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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Decision Letter City of Arcadia Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director 240 West Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (626) 574-5415 (626) 447-3309 Fax www.ArcadiaCA.gov May 27, 2020 Julie Wu 2011 Highland Oaks Drive Arcadia CA 91006 SUBJECT: Homeowners Association Appeal No. HOA 20 -01 and Minor Administrative Modification No. Minor AM 20-09 PROJECT ADDRESS: 2011 Highland Oaks Drive Dear Ms. Wu: At the May 26, 2020 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 4-1 with Commissioner Thompson dissenting, to conditionally approve the Homeowners Association Appeal No. HOA 20-01 and Minor Administrative Modification No. Minor AM 20-09 with changes, and overturn the Highlands Homeowners Association Architectural Review Board’s denial of a proposed first and second story addition to an existing one story residence at 2011 Highland Oaks Drive, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. Prior to submitting for Building plan check, the Owner/Appellant shall submit the revised plans to the Development Services Department – Planning Services that are consistent with the Planning Commission’s direction, subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 2. Landscape screening shall be installed along the southern property line between the homes at the project site and 2001 Highland Oaks Drive. This condition shall be met by the existing trees on the project site. If such trees are proposed to be removed, mitigation measures for replacement screening shall be a condition of issuance of a permit to remove these trees, unless the design review aut hority determines replacement screening is unnecessary. 3. The second floor plate height shall not be taller than 8.5 feet. 4. Window sizes on the second floor front elevation shall be reduced to be proportional to the window sizes on the first floor elevation , subject to approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. In addition, the second floor dormers shall be modified appropriately to accommodate the new window sizes. 5. The project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: a. California Building Code b. California Electrical Code 2011 Highland Oaks Drive HOA Appeal No. 20-01 and Minor AM 20-09 Page 2 c. California Mechanical Code d. California Plumbing Code e. California Energy Code f. California Fire Code g. California Green Building Standards Code h. California Existing Building Code i. Arcadia Municipal code 6. The Appellant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or conditional approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptl y notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 7. Approval of HOA 20-01 and Minor AM 20-09 shall not be of effect unless the Property Owner/Appellant has executed and filed the Acceptance Form with the City on or b efore 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission has approved the appeal. The Acceptance Form to the Development Services Department is to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 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 Community Development Division along with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. This approval shall expire in one year (June 9, 2021) from the effective date unless plans are submitted to Building Services for plan-check, a building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been issued, or the appro val 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 Development Services Director 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 2011 Highland Oaks Drive HOA Appeal No. 20-01 and Minor AM 20-09 Page 3 acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an extension. A building permit must be obtained prior to any construction activity. Please contact Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and fees for the appropriate permit. This approval letter must be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting process. Approval of Homeowners Association Appeal No. HOA 20-01 and Minor Administrative Modification No. Minor AM 20-09 shall not go into effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due now and if it is not received by (June 26, 2020), or if the project is appealed, this approval will become null and void. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this notice. If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5447, or by email at csong@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Christine Song Associate Planner Attachment: Acceptance Form c: Highlands Homeowners Association ARB CITY OF ARCADIA ACCEPTANCE FORM Development Services Department Community Development Division-Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Issued 5/27/20 APPLICATION NO.: Homeowners Association Appeal No. HOA 20-01, Minor Administrative Modification No. Minor AM 20-09 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2011 Highland Oaks Drive I am/We are the applicant(s), and the owner(s), or the duly authorized representative(s) of the owner(s), respectively, of the project and real property that is the subject of the above application(s). I am/We are aware of, understand, and accept, all the provisions and conditions imposed upon the project and real property that is the subject of the above application(s), and also understand that noncompliance with said provisions and conditions shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals granted through said application(s). I/We certify and declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE PRINT NAME PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE DATE PRINT NAME Approval of your application shall not be of effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed this Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due now and if it is not received by (June 26, 2020), this approval will become null and void and all fees will be forfeited.