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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
December 7, 2020
Geoffrey Nguyen
1050 S. Grand Avenue, Suite #1707
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Subject: Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 20-12 and
Administrative Architectural Design Review No. ADMIN ADR 20-178
Project Address: 1930 S. Santa Anita Avenue
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
November 20, 2020. Staff did not receive any comments during the notification
period. The Development Services Department has conditionally approved
the conceptual plans to allow a new tennis court with a side yard setback of
5’6” in lieu of the required side yard setback of 13’-1” in the rear yard of the
property located at 1930 S. Santa Anita Avenue.
According to Arcadia Development Code Section 9107.05.050, it states that an
Administrative Modification may be approved if at least one of the following
findings can be made.
1. Secure an appropriate improvement of a lot;
2. Prevent an unreasonable hardship; or
3. Promote uniformity of development.
The Modification will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot. The tennis
court will be placed at the rear of the site, over 190 feet from the street. The
tennis court is proposed at the minimum industry dimension standards and only
the outer slab and court fencing will encroach into the required setback. An
alternative layout out was considered, however, the middle portion of the site
is currently developed with an existing outdoor area and pool which would
require a substantial amount of changes in order fit the sports court in such a
manner in which it could comply with the side yards setbacks. T here will be
minimal impact to the adjacent sites as the tennis court abuts outdoor space at
the Dana Middle school to the north and east side of the property and the rear
yards of two residential properties to the south. Specifically, the tennis court
will abut non-active spaces of the two adjacent residential properties where
accessory structures are located. The tennis court will comply with the general
performance standards. The light posts will be located over 25 feet from all
property lines. An exterior lighting agreement shall be required and filed with
Planning Services to ensure the light standards are followed at all times.
Fencing and landscaping shall also be provided to further screen the tennis
court. Therefore, staff finds the request will secure an appropriate improvement
of the lot.
The proposed project qualifies as a Class 5 Categorical Exemption for an on
premise sign for a minor alteration in land use limitations from the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15305 of the
CEQA Guidelines.
Conditions of Approval
1. The Applicant/Property Owner shall execute an Exterior Lighting Agreement
agreeing to all of the court lighting standards as listed in Section
9104.02.330.C.5 of the Development Code.
2. A six-foot block wall shall be provide along the perimeter of the site abutting the
tennis court.
3. All tennis court fencing shall revised to comply with Section 9104.02.330.C.4 of
the Development Code
4. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted for the review and approval of Planning
Services.
5. The Applicant/Property Owner shall comply with all City requirements regarding
building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public
right-of-way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer
facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building
Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director, and Planning & Community
Development Administrator, or their respective designees. Compliance with these
requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans
submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and
employees.
6. The Applicant/Property Owner 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 promptly 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.
There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. Appeals must be submitted in writing
to the Development Services Department with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, December 17, 2020. You will be notified if an appeal is filed.
Approval of Major AM 20-12 shall not be in 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 January 6, 2020 this approval will become null and void.
A building permit must be obtained prior to any installation of a sign(s). Please contact
Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and fees
for the appropriate permit. Once the appeal period has passed, this approval letter and two
additional sets of plans must be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting
process.
This approval shall expire in one year (December 18, 2021) from the effective date unless a
permit from Building Services is issued for plan-check, and construction is diligently pursued,
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 prohibit the issuance of a building permit.
If you have any questions regarding the above approval, please contact me at (626) 574-
5422 or by email at vquiroz@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Vanessa Quiroz
Associate Planner
Enclosed