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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings & Action Form SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: 4-29-20 File No. 1251 Project Address: 845 Balboa Association Name: Santa Anita Village Applicant Name: Alison Fung Property Owner(s) Name: Joannie Yan Project Description: New 2 story home FINDINGS Only check those that are apply and provide a written explanation for each The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Principles and Neighborhood Context Guidelines. Explanation: This project is visually harmonious with the site and neighborhood. Setbacks, heights, proportions, and rooflines complement the architecture. Building footprint has adequate variance. The proposed project is consistent with the Forms and Mass Guidelines. Explanation: The building base visually anchors by being more massive. The proposed height respects neighboring properties. The proposed project is consistent with the Frontage Conditions Guidelines. Explanation: The height and landscaping is compatible in the neighborhood. The proposed project is consistent with the Garages and Driveways Guidelines. Explanation: The front facing garage has adequate setback from the front façade. The garage door is to be painted Sorrel Felt. The curb cut of the driveway is narrower than the width of the driveway providing more landscaping. The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines. Explanation: This prairie style house has clear and distinctive features of the style. All details (windows, doors, sills) are consistent with the style on all 4 elevations. SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -2- The proposed project is consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale Guidelines. Explanation: Proposed first and second story eves blend with the immediate neighboring properties. Second floor massing is scaled much smaller than the first floor. The proposed project is consistent with the Roofline Guidelines. Explanation: The roof pitch is consistent throughout. Similar roof forms are found in the neighborhood. The proposed project is consistent with the Entries Guidelines. Explanation: The height of the entry is compatible with the neighborhood. The design of the door is harmonious with the chosen style and is to be painted an accent color – Peacock Plume. The proposed project is consistent with the Windows and Doors Guidelines. Explanation: A defining feature of this proposal is the high quality clad wood windows compatible with the architectural style. The proposed project is consistent with the Articulation Guidelines. Explanation: Building articulation is adequate. The proposed project is consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines. Explanation: The façade treatment relevant to the house’s style is carried throughout the entire house on all facades. The proposed project is consistent with the Colors and Materials Guidelines. Explanation: With the exception of the accent color on the front door, the earth colors are consistent with the chosen architectural style and will blend with the neighborhood. SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -3- The proposed project is consistent with the Accessory Lighting Guidelines. Explanation: Exterior light fixtures are complementary to the style. The proposed project is consistent with the Fences, Walls, Gates, and Hedges Guidelines. Explanation: The block walls are to be covered in a tan stucco. The neighbor’s sides are to be stucco also only if the adjacent neighbors agree. The proposed project as shown on the conceptual landscape plan is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. ACTION Pursuant to City’s Development Code Section 9107.20.050, a Site Plan and Design Review in the Homeowners Association Areas may be approved only if it is found that the proposed development is consistent with the City’s adopted Design Guidelines.  APPROVED X CONDITIONALLY APPROVED  DENIED Date of ARB Meeting: 4-29-20 ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision: AYES: Albrecht, Lim. Lee, Samaan, Thompson NOES: Conditions of Approval: Garage door to be Dunn and Edwards DET624 Sorrel Felt House stucco color Dunn and Edwards DET625 Reclaimed Wood Move band down on side elevation to match height of others Include roof plan with both the first and second story to plan check There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed Appeal Application form must be submitted to the City’s Planning Division along with a $600.00 appeal fee p.m. on_May 11, 2020. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approved designs shall expire in one year May 12, 2021 from the effective date unless plans are submitted to Building Services for plan-check, a building permit is issued and SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved design concept plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the approved design concept plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit. An extension may be granted by the ARB or designee, or the Review Authority that approved the project for a maximum period of one (1) year from the initial expiration date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be made. Please note that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an extension. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this document. If you have any questions regarding the above decision, please contact the ARB Chairperson at 626-447-5092 or laurie229@gmail.com Thank you.