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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings & Action Form SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: 12-10-20 File No. #1292 Project Address: 1123 Drake Rd. Association Name: Village Applicant Name: Eric Tsang Property Owner(s) Name: Paul Alikin Project Description: A new 2 story Prairie style single family home with an attached ADU FINDINGS Only check those that are apply and provide a written explanation for each NOTE TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: The Village ARB is requesting that the city carefully review the Arborist’s Report and the Soils Report and revision letter. The Soils Evaluation came in after the Arborist’s Report and requires significant compaction. The Arborist’s Report states no compaction under the dripline of the large oak located along the south property line. The compaction requirement has not been evaluated by the arborist nor have recommendations been made as specific to the Soils Report The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Principles and Neighborhood Context Guidelines. Explanation: Setbacks, heights, proportions, rooflines, and architectural features are harmonious and compatible with the site and surroundings. The second story Setback on the south elevation will help to preserve the canopy of the Oak Tree. The proposed project is consistent with the Forms and Mass Guidelines. Explanation: The front entry is a clear focal point and the building base visually Appears more massive than the upper story. The bulk of the mass of the upper story is to the north side and rear. A generous visual corridor is on the upper right. The proposed project is consistent with the Frontage Conditions Guidelines. Explanation: The proposed home is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood and exhibits similar height and bulk. SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -2- The proposed project is consistent with the Garages and Driveways Guidelines. Explanation: The front facing garage has been approved with less than usual setback to cause less intrusion into the root zone of the Oak tree. The driveway has been narrowed towards the street to provide a smaller curb cut and more landscaping. The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines. Explanation: A clear Prairie style is featured but not overdone since this style can be very “blocky” and result in having too much mass. The streetscape provides evidence to this project being harmonious as viewed from the street. The proposed project is consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale Guidelines. Explanation: Evidence of the height, bulk, and scale being harmonious is Provided on the streetscape. The proposed project is consistent with the Roofline Guidelines. Explanation: The roof pitch, roof type, overhangs, color and materials are consistent with the architectural style and with the neighborhood. Eves are to be boxed. The proposed project is consistent with the Entries Guidelines. Explanation: The entry porch is large enough to provide the feeling of shelter and Is architecturally appropriate for the proposed project and for the neighborhood. The proposed project is consistent with the Windows and Doors Guidelines. Explanation: The Prairie style windows and doors are architecturally compatible. The windows will be recessed with mostly casement windows featuring SDF grids. The proposed project is consistent with the Articulation Guidelines. Explanation: Articulation is provided giving visual relief and to assure the health of the Oak Tree. The proposed project is consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines. Explanation: The same architectural story is carried out on all facades. All details and features support the Prairie style. SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -3- The proposed project is consistent with the Colors and Materials Guidelines. Explanation: Earth tones appropriate for a Prairie style home have been selected. The proposed project consistent with the Accessory Lighting Guidelines. Explanation: Outdoor lighting fixtures match the style of the home and meet code requirements to shine downward. The proposed project  is,  is not consistent with the Additions, Alterations, and Accessory Buildings/Structures Guidelines. Explanation: NA The proposed project  is,  is not consistent with the Hillside Properties Guidelines. Explanation: NA The proposed project is consistent with the Fences, Walls, Gates, and Hedges Guidelines. Explanation: The walls on the back and sides will be 6 foot stucco covered block with the exception of wood and a wood bridge to protect the roots of the Oak tree. The proposed project is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. Explanation: Please see the NOTE at the beginning of this report. SANTA ANITA VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- 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 Date of ARB Meeting: DECEMBER 10, 2020 ARB Members: Laurie Thompson, Patrick Hu, Jerry Shen, Thanh Lim AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Conditions of Approval: NONE Approved designs shall expire in one year (December 11, 2021) one day_ 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 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. c: City of Arcadia, Planning Division City Clerk