HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1_Appeal SFADR 19-29_139 Laurel AveDATE: March 23, 2021
TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commission
FROM: Lisa L. Flores, Planning & Community Development Administrator
By: Luis Torrico, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2076 – DENYING THE APPEAL OF SITE PLAN AND
DESIGN REVIEW FOR SINGLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. SFADR 19-29 FOR A PROPOSED FIRST AND SECOND
STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY RESIDENCE WITH A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AT 139 LAUREL AVENUE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2076
SUMMARY
The Appellant and property owner, Ms. Xinwnen Zhang is appealing the Development
Services Department’s denial of Site Plan and Design Review for Single-Family
Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 19-29 for a 512 square foot first-story addition,
a new 697 square foot second-story addition, and a 51 square foot front covered porch
to the existing 1,182 square foot residence located at 139 Laurel Avenue. The appeal
was filed on February 4, 2021. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution No. 2076, thereby denying the appeal and upholding the Development
Services Department’s decision.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a 7,090 square foot corner lot improved with a 1,182 square foot,
one-story single-family residence and a detached 715 square foot three-car garage (see
Figure 1). The property is zoned R-1 (7,500), Low Density Residential – refer to
Attachment No. 2 for an aerial photo with zoning information and photos of the subject
property and surrounding properties.
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Figure 1 - Existing One-Story Residence
The properties immediately around the subject site consist of one-story, Ranch and
Traditional style homes. Some of the homes east of 2nd Avenue are designed with a
Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style; however, those homes are located on a
different block and fit within that portion of the neighborhood. There are two (2) two-story
homes located at 805 and 811 Wigwam Avenue, south of the subject site (see Figure 2).
The Appellant originally proposed a larger addition to the first and second floor (658
square feet and 900 square feet, respectively) and to change the Traditional style home
to Spanish. However, during the design review process Staff expressed concerns that the
proposed project would not be compatible in terms of scale or mass with all the one-story
residences on this street, and that the size and configuration had to be scaled back
significantly to fit in with this existing neighborhood, or consider adding to the first floor
only. With this comment, and three revisions to the plans, the Appellant revised the plans
and reduced the first floor from 658 square feet to 512 square feet, and decreased the
second floor addition from 900 square feet to 697 square feet. While the second-floor
addition was reduced in area, the second floor still appears out of scale when compared
to the surrounding homes and is still very prominent given that the site is a corner
property.
During the notification process, Staff received nine comments of opposition from the
neighbors, including the adjacent neighbor to the east of the subject site. They had
concerns related to impacts to the neighborhood’s character with the second -story
addition, loss of privacy, and the architectural style - Refer to Attachment No. 6 for those
comments.
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After a full review of the project and taking into account the neighbor’s comments, the
Development Services Department denied the project on January 21, 2021. The denial
was based on that the project was not compatible in terms of mass and scale with the
other residences in the neighborhood, as well as the predominant architectural style of
the neighborhood. On February 4, 2021, the Appellant filed an appeal within the
prescribed appeal period (refer to Attachment No. 3 – Appeal Letter).
ANALYSIS
The subject site is located on a street that consists
of all one-story, Ranch or Traditional style homes
that were built between 1910-1945. The nearest
two-story homes are located at 805 and 811
Wigwam Avenue, south of the subject site (see
Figure 2).
The final proposal was for a 2,391 square foot
residence, which consists of a 1,694 square foot
first floor (existing: 1,182 SF / proposed addition:
512 SF), and a 697 square foot second floor, and
a 51 square foot front covered porch – refer to the
architectural plans under Attachment No. 5. The
first floor includes a living area, kitchen, dining
room, an office, three bedrooms and three
bathrooms. The second floor includes two
bedrooms and two bathrooms. The existing
detached three-car garage will remain and will
provide the required parking spaces. The
proposed architectural style is Spanish and
includes a stucco finish and concrete tile roof (see
Figure 3).
South (Front) Elevation
Figure 2 - Two Story Homes in the Neighborhood
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Figure 3 - Elevations
The following table provides the required and proposed development standards for the
project:
Development Code Standard Proposed
Floor Area Ratio 3,190 SF 2,456 SF
Lot Coverage 2,481 SF 2,460 SF
Setbacks:
Front 25’ 25’
Interior First Story: 5’-6”
Second Story: 11’-0”
First Story: 7’-5”
Second Story: 11’-5”
Street-side First Story: 20’-0”
Second Story: 20’-0”
First Story: 25’-7”
Second Story: 25’-7”
Rear First Story: 25’-0”
Second Story: 35’-0”
First Story: 46’-2”
Second Story: 48’-8”
Height 25’ 22’-10”
The Appellant believes the proposed project does meet the intent of the City’s guidelines,
especially since they provided greater setbacks on all four sides so it would not impact
the neighbors, and the proposed project will transition well into the existing neighborhood.
As a result, the Appellant appealed the Development Services Department’s decision
based on the following reasons (refer to Attachment No. 3):
1. The house is very old and needs a lot of maintenance. They referenced a Notice
of Violation issued by the City which cites maintenance issues with the house
(paint peeling on the house/fascia boards) and overgrown weeds. Note: These
issues have since been corrected and closed on July 14, 2020.
2. A gas pipe was found leaking on 1/14/21 which adds to the urgent need or
renovation of the house.
West (Street-Side) Elevation
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3. The lot is relatively small compared to neighboring houses, and the two-story
design is to have more rooms to accommodate their big family (some of their family
members had to live in hotels due to shortage of rooms). They also indicated that
they already adhere to the zoning regulations and the City’s design guidelines.
4. They are willing to make adjustments to the two-story design to be consistent with
the Ranch style of the neighborhood and meet the privacy concerns of the
neighbors.
The reason for the Development Services Department’s denial is that the proposed
addition would not be compatible with the neighborhood, nor will it be consistent with the
City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. All of the homes on this portion of
Laurel Avenue are one-story and the proposed mass and scale of the proposed project
would be out of context with the existing neighborhood. The proposed design does not
make attempts to minimize the visual appearance of the second floor’s massing. As
viewed from Wigwam Avenue (see Figure 3), the second floor is very prominent and
would not be consistent with the neighborhood’s development pattern . Although greater
setbacks were provided in some areas, the second floor leaves very little margin between
the first and second floor where only one course of tiles were proposed on both sides
(approximately 5-inches), therefore creating a very top heavy second floor appearance
which is visible from the street-side. Typically, when there are concerns about second
floor additions adjacent to single story residences, increased setbacks beyond the
minimum are recommended. However, the proposed second floor addition only provides
an additional five inches above the minimum requirement, which is not enough to alleviate
privacy impacts or concerns about disproportionate size and scale. The denial was also
based on the proposed Spanish architectural style, which is not consistent with the
surrounding Ranch-style homes. It does not necessarily have to be a Ranch or Traditional
style home since there are other Spanish style homes nearby on Laurel Avenue between
2nd Avenue and North View Avenue, however the proposed design was not executed
correctly and it did not integrate similar elements of the predominant “Ranch” style into
the design, comments which were conveyed to the Appellant. The image below (see
Figure 4) shows the expected level of character and detailed elements that typify the
Spanish style with the “Ranch” style woven into the design.
Early on in the process, the City’s Architectural firm, RRM Design Group, was retained to
provide some solutions to help mitigate the problems since it can be very challenging to
be the first property owner to add a second story addition into a one-story neighborhood.
The consultant agreed that the predominant architectural style within the neighborhood
is “Ranch” and that Spanish could work as long as some of the Ranch style elements are
incorporated into the design and continued onto all the elevations (not just the front
elevation). The overall design should also be simplified, and the Appellant should reduce
the second floor square footage to further minimize the second story appearance.
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Below is an example (see Figure 4) that was provided to the Appellant on how to
incorporate the second story mass to appear as a dormer to minimize the appearance
since their current proposal is a flat wall with a window, as shown in Figure 3.
Recommended Changes:
Figure 4 – Recommended Front Elevation Design Concept
In terms of the overall mass and scale, it is recommended that the second floor be
reduced to minimize the appearance from the street which will help break the two masses
that appear to have a tacked-on appearance, as shown below (see Figure 5). Also, more
articulation is needed in order to enhance the overall design.
Figure 5 – West Elevation Massing Concerns
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The Appellant also states that their lot size is smaller compared to neighboring houses.
The subject site has a lot width of 55.83 feet, and lot depth of 127 feet for a total lot size
of 7,090 square feet. The adjacent lots on Laurel Avenue have lot widths of 52 feet, and
lot depths of 127 feet for a total lot size of 6,604 square feet. The subject site is slightly
larger, but given that it is a corner lot the required 20-foot street-side setback reduces the
subject site’s developable area. However, the other three corner properties on this portion
of Laurel Avenue all are developed with single-story homes. Therefore, the fact that it is
a corner property does not warrant approving the second story as proposed, which is out
of scale with the existing neighborhood.
As for the last item regarding the gas leak, it has no bearing on the project. According to
the City’s records, this issue has been resolved.
As a result, the project was denied because it was inconsistent with the City’s Single-
Family Residential Design Guidelines and General Plan Land Use Element policies.
FINDINGS
Section 9107.19.050 of the Development Code requires that the Review Authority may
approve a Site Plan and Design Review application, only if it first makes all the following
findings:
1. The proposed development will be allowed within the subject zone.
Facts to Support This Finding: Aside from design review criteria addressed
hereafter, the subject site is zoned R-1 (7,500), Low Density Residential zone,
which allows for a single-family residence. The proposed project will not change
the use or density allowed in this zone.
2. The proposed development will be in compliance with all the applicable
criteria identified in Subparagraph 9107.19.040.C.5 for Site Plan and Design
Review application.
Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project would not be in compliance
with all the applicable criteria set forth in Subparagraph 9107.19.040.C.5 and the
City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines because the proposed
additions will be too massive and out of scale compared to the rest of the homes
on this street which is comprised of solely one-story homes, and within the
neighborhood, which is comprised of primarily one-story homes. Also, the design
has too few articulations to minimize the bulk and mass, and the proposed Spanish
architectural home does not blend with the other architectural styles that exists in
this neighborhood. Therefore, the proposed project is not consistent with the City’s
Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines, nor can the findings be made to
support it.
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3. The proposed development will be in keeping with the character of the
neighborhood, in terms of structure(s) general appearance.
Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project would not be in keeping
with the character of the neighborhood in terms of the structure’s general
appearance, since the subject site is located in a residential neighborhood that is
comprised solely on this street, and primarily in this area, of one-story, Ranch or
Traditional style homes. The architectural design does not minimize the mass and
scale of the second floor to help allow this house to transition from a one-story
neighborhood to two-stories, and very little articulation is proposed on the street-
side elevation to help soften the appearance. O ne of the objectives of the City’s
Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines is to Protect the character of single-
family residential neighborhoods through the preservation and improvement of
their character-defining features. The neighborhood’s one-story homes are a
defining character and should, therefore, be protected by ensuring that any
proposed construction is thoughtfully designed to minimize impacts to the
neighborhood’s existing streetscape. The proposed Spanish architectural style
would also be out of character as the homes on this portion of Laurel Avenue
consist of only Ranch or Traditional style residences. Therefore, approval of a
Spanish design on this portion of Laurel Avenue would not be in keeping with the
character of this neighborhood.
4. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the harmonious and
orderly growth of the City.
Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project would not be harmonious
with the neighborhood since the second story is out of scale with the existing
neighborhood, the placement of the second floor does not create a balanced look,
and the overall style needs to be enhanced significantly in order for the house to
blend with the other homes. Furthermore, the proposed second floor addition is
not designed to minimize impacts to the neighborhood’s streetscape, and it would
change the visual appearance of the neighborhood. The proposed Spanish style
would not be consistent with the City’s Single-Family Residential Design
Guidelines as it would not be consistent with the neighborhood’s Ranch or
Traditional style homes. Therefore, the proposed additions would be detrimental
to the harmonious and orderly growth of the City and the surrounding
neighborhood, would not be consistent with the City’s Single -Family Residential
Design Guidelines, and would not be consistent with the City’s General Plan and
its following policies:
Land Use and Community Design Element policies related to single-family
development:
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x Policy LU-3.1: Protect the character of single-family residential
neighborhoods through the preservation and improvement of their
character-defining features. Such features include but are not limited to
tree-lined streets, building orientation, sidewalks, and architectural scale
and quality.
x Policy LU-3.5: Require that new construction, additions, renovations, and
infill developments be sensitive to neighborhood context, building forms,
scale, and colors.
x Policy LU-3.7: Ensure that the design and scale of new and remodeled
single-family residential buildings are appropriate to their context.
City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines:
x Site Planning
Guideline 1a. The location, configuration, size, and design of new buildings
and structures, or the alteration or enlargement of existing structures,
should be visually harmonious with their respective sites and compatible
with the character and quality of their surroundings.
Guideline 1c. In neighborhoods with an established architectural style or
pattern(s), new homes or remodels should enhance the neighborhood
character. The stronger the existing neighborhood pattern, the more
important it is for an applicant to reinforce and respect those existing
patterns.
x Forms and Mass
Guideline 2j. Proposed height and bulk should respect existing structures
on neighboring properties and not overwhelm them with disproportionate
size and scale.
x Architectural Style
Guideline 5c. Consistency and/or complementary architectural styles
should be maintained within an existing neighborhood context.
x Height, Bulk and Scale
Guideline 6j. A structure’s size and bulk should complement the
predominant massing types of the neighborhood.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the
CEQA Guidelines for additions to existing structures. Refer to Attachment No. 7 for the
Preliminary Exemption Assessment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public hearing notices for this appeal were mailed to the owners of the properties that are
located within 300 feet of the subject property and published in Arcadia Weekly on March
11, 2021. As of March 19, 2021, staff received two comments from the public in opposition
to the Appeal. The comments raised concerns pertaining to the second floor obstructing
view, privacy concerns, the house will look out of character with the one story homes in
the neighborhood, inconsistency with the Ranch style house on this block of Laurel
Avenue, parking, and concerns that the expansion will change the use to a multi-family
residence (Attachment No. 5).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2076 to deny the
Appeal and uphold the Development Services Department’s denial of SFADR 19 -29 with
a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval of Appeal
If the Planning Commission intends to approve the appeal and overturn the Development
Services Department’s decision of the project, the Commission should pass a motion to
approve the Appeal, stating that the proposed project is consistent with the City’s Single-
Family Residential Design Guidelines and the findings can be made for the Site Plan and
Design Review for Single-Family Architectural Design Review, and that the project is
exempt per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, and direct the staff to prepare a
resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the Commission’s decision
and specific findings.
Denial of Appeal
If the Planning Commission intends to deny the appeal and uphold the Development
Services Department’s denial of the project, the Commission should pass a motion to
deny the Appeal, stating that the proposed project is not consistent with the City’s Single-
Family Residential Design Guidelines and the findings cannot be made for the Site Plan
and Design Review for Single-Family Architectural Design Review, as stated in this staff
report.
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If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the March 23, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting, please
contact Luis Torrico, Senior Planner by calling (626) 574-5442, or by email to
ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov.
Approved:
Lisa L. Flores
Planning & Community Development Administrator
Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 2076
Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information & Photos of Subject Property
and Vicinity
Attachment No. 3: Appeal Letter
Attachment No. 4: Architectural Drawings
Attachment No. 5: Public Comments Received for the Appeal
Attachment No. 6: Department’s Decision Letter and Public Comments Received for
SFADR 19-29
Attachment No. 7: Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 2076
Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 2
Aerial Photo with Zoning Information
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Property Characteristics
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Site Address:139 LAUREL AVE
Parcel Number: 5772-015-012
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Subject Site
Subject Site
Subject Site
Subject Site
Neighbor to the east – 143 Laurel Ave
Neighbor directly across Laurel Avenue – 138 Laurel Ave
Properties across Wigwam Avenue
Properties across Wigwam Avenue
147 & 151 Laurel Avenue
155 & 157 Laurel Avenue
165 & 171 Laurel Avenue
170 & 166 Laurel Avenue
154 & 160 Laurel Avenue
150 Laurel Avenue
146 Laurel Avenue
142 Laurel Avenue
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 3
Appeal Letter
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 4
Architectural Drawings
4'-4"16'ALLEY55.83'127'55.83'127'(E) 3 CAR GARAGE715 S.F.10'-1"4'-9"21'11'-9"4'-4"15'-2"21'WIGWAM AVELAUREL AVE10'40'10'-5"CURBNEIGHBORC.L.C.L.NEIGHBOR25'15'CURBCURB(E) PATIO NO PERMITTO BE REMOVED 66 S.F.PLPL(E) 1 STORYSINGLE FAMILYRESIDENTIAL1182 S.F.BACKFILL THE(E) POOL10'-0" PARK WAY(N) 1ST ADD.498 S.F.(E) PORCH TO BEREMOVE 178 S.F.(E) PATIO TO BEREMOVE 174 S.F.47'-3"5'-6"9"(N) 2ND 697 S.F.(N) PORCH51 S.F.(N) 1ST ADD.14 S.F.25'32'-10"20'-7"9"47'-6"46'-2"30'-6"9'-10"2'-6"9'-5"20'-5"5'-6"7'-5"25'-7"25'-7"36'-6"18'-10"11'-5"42'-2"3'-7"10'-1"10'43'22'-10"1222PLPL24'-4"16'ALLEY55.83'127'55.83'127'(E) 3 CAR GARAGE715 S.F.10'-1"4'-9"21'11'-9"4'-4"15'-2"21'WIGWAM AVELAUREL AVE10'40'10'-5"CURBNEIGHBORC.L.C.L.NEIGHBOR4'(E) SOD25'15'(N) CONC.(E) SODCURBCURB(E) PATIO NO PERMITTO BE REMOVED 66 S.F.PLPL(E) 1 STORYSINGLE FAMILYRESIDENTIAL1182 S.F.BACKFILL THE(E) POOL10'-0" PARK WAY(N) 1ST ADD.498 S.F.(E) PORCH TO BEREMOVE 178 S.F.(E) PATIO TO BEREMOVE 174 S.F.47'-3"5'-6"9"(N) 2ND 697 S.F.(N) PORCH51 S.F.(N) 1ST ADD.14 S.F.25'32'-10"20'-7"9"47'-6"46'-2"30'-6"9'-10"2'-6"9'-5"20'-5"5'-6"7'-5"25'-7"25'-7"36'-6"18'-10"11'-5"42'-2"3'-7"10'-1"10'43'22'-10"1222PLPL2(N) CONC.(N) CONC.(N) CONC.(N) CONC.ON SAME DWG. 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NOT INCLUDE STAIR:46 S.F.MAX LOT COVERAGE: 2481 S.F.MAX F.A.R.:3190 S.F.PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE=1182+512+715+51=2460 S.F.PROPOSED F.A.R.= 1182+512+697=2391 S.F.ON SAME DWG. FOR DESCRIPTIONKEY NOTE, REFER TO LISTINGWALL SECTION NUMBERDRAWING WHERE SECTION IS DRAWNREVISION CALLOUTSITE PLAN &LANDSCAPE PLANCOVER SHEET &NWINDOW SYMBOLDOOR NUMBERPHOTOGRAPH DIAGRAMSALAN GAO17793 NEFF RANCH RD ,YORBA LINDA , CA 92886(626)-899-6108CONSULTANT INFOR.PROJECT DATASCOPE OF WORKSHEET INDEXSYMBOL LEGENDABBREVATIONSSPECIFICATIONLEGENDWWATER METERGGAS METERPPOWER POLESSEWERDDOWN SPOUTFFIRE HYDRANTA-1. COVER SHEET, SITE PLAN , LANDSCAPE PLAN ,A-2. PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLANA-3. (E) FLOOR PLAN & DEMOLITION PLAN, PROPOSED ELEVATIONSA-4. GARAGE PLANSDETAIL NUMBERDRAWING WHERE DETAIL IS DRAWNA/CAIR CONDITION1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONSPRIOR TO ANY WORK AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORK ANDMATERIALS INCLUDING THAT FURNISHED BY SUBCONTRACTORS.2. DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER DRAWINGS; DO NOT SCALEDRAWINGS TO DETERMINE ANY LOCATION. THE OWNER OR DESIGNER SHALLBE NOTIFIED IF ANY DISCREPANCY OCCURS PRIOR TO CONTINUING WITHWORK.3. ALL PLAN DIMENSIONS ARE FROM CENTER LINE OF STUD OR FACE OF FINISHUNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.4. ANY CHANGES PRIOR TO APPROVED SET OF PLANS, C.B. HOME DESIGN MUSTBE NOTIFIED. CONTRACTOR OR PERSON CONDUCTING WORK SHOULDNOTIFY C.B. HOME DESIGN IF ANY DISCREPANCY OCCURS DURINGCONSTRUCTION. C.B. HOME DESIGN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTRACTOROR HOME BUILDER PERFORMANCE TO PERFORM WORK.5. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE BUILDING CODESAND LOCAL RESTRICTIONS.6. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO LOCATE ALLEXISTING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTIONSYSTEMS WHETHER SHOWN OR NOT, AND TO PROTECT THEM FROM DAMAGE.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR ALL EXPENSE OR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTOF UTILITIES OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGED BY OPERATIONS INCONJUNCTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT ORREMEDY OF ANY FAULTY, IMPROPER OR INTERIOR MATERIALS ORWORKMANSHIP WHICH SHALL APPEAR WITHIN (1) YEAR OR AS OTHERWISESPECIFIED FOR A SPECIFIC COMPONENT AFTER THE COMPLETION ANDACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT.8. SILICONE CAULK SHALL BE USED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS INCLUDINGBUT LIMITED TO:1. METAL DOOR AND WALL CONNECTION2. CONDUIT AND PIPE PENETRATIONS AT WALLS AND CEILING.3. JUNCTION OF MILLWORK (CABINETS, SHELVES, BOOTHS).4. STAINLESS STEEL TO WALLSDO NOT CAULK ANY OTHER AREAS, ESPECIALLY AT GREYWOOD9. CONTRACTOR IS TO CLEAN WORK AREAS ON A DAILY BASIS SO AS NOT TOACCUMULATE DEBRIS.10. UPON PROJECT COMPLETION CONTRACTOR IS TO CLEAN WORK AREAS ANDJOB SITE THOROUGHLY SO AS TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST,RESIDUE, AND DEBRIS.11. DO NOT OBSTRUCT STREETS, SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS OR OTHER RIGHT-OF-WAYWITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PROPER PERMITS.12. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP OF THEHIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED INSTRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS ANDRECOMMENDATIONS. MATERIALS AND METHODS SHALL CONFORM TO THEAPPROPRIATE NATIONAL TRADE BOOK; I.E. TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICAHANDBOOK FOR CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION, ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKINSTITUTE, "QUALITY STANDARDS" ETC.13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR JOB SAFETY, AND SHALLTAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE SAFETY OF WORKS ANDOCCUPANTS AT ALL TIMES.14. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING THE HOURS OF 7:00 AMTO 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. NO WORK IS TO OCCUR ONSUNDAYS OR HOLIDAYS.15. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL MINOR ITEMS WHICHARE OBVIOUSLY AND REASONABLE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ANYINSTALLATION.16. MINIMUM FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATION OF INTERIOR FINISH SHALLCONFORM TO THE BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL GOVERNING BUILDINGCODES/ORDINANCES.17. PROJECT SHALL CONFORM TO THE:2019 CBC.2019 CMC2019 CPC2019 CEC2019 T-242020 LA COUNTY CRCAND ALL CITY AND COUNTY LAWS AND ORDINANCES.18. ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PERMITS SHALL BEOBTAINED AS REQUIRED.GENERAL NOTESSCALE: 3/32 " = 1'- 0" SITE PLANADDITION LIVING AREA:NEW PORCH 51 S.F.1ST FLOOR 498+14=512 S.F.2ND FLOOR 697 S.F.SITEOWNERNAMEADDRESSPHONEVICINITY MAPDESIGNERNAMEADDRESSPHONEXINWEN ZHANG139 LAUREL AVENUE,ARCADIA, CA 91006(626)-353-5566(N) SCREEN TREES1(E) BLOCK WALL H:6'-0"2A-1SHEET TITLESheetPROJECT NAME & ADDRESSREVISIONS of SheetDrawn AlanDate 10/30/20DATE NO.THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS,IDEAS, DESIGNS AND ARRANGEMENTSARE, AND SHALL REMAIN, THE PROPERTYOF 168CAD NO PART SHALL BE COPIED,REPRODUCED OR OTHERWISE USED,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR INPART, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHERWORK OR PROJECT WITHOUT THE WRITTENCONSENT OF 168CAD VISUAL CONTACTWITH THESE DRAWINGS AND/ORSPECIFICATIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE APRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTANCE OFTHESE RESTRICTIONS.17793 Neff Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda,CA 92886168cad@gmail.comTel: (626) 899-6108www.168CAD.netxxROOM ADDITION139 LAUREL AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA91006NSCALE: 3/32 " = 1'- 0"LANDSCAPE PLAN
(N) KITCHEN 172 S.F.(N) LIVING 290 S.F.(N) BATH 3 70 S.F.(N) DINING 89 S.F.(N) OFFICE 136 S.F.(N) BEDROOM 3 156 S.F.(N) BEDROOM 1 197 S.F.(N) BEDROOM 4 143 S.F.(N) MASTER BEDROOM 228 S.F.(N) WALLS(E) WALLS TO REMAINWALL LEGENDW8W5DW5'-2"27'-6"W85'-6"W8W810'-3"W9W6(N) PORCH 51 S.F.LINE OF 1ST FLOORLINE OF 1ST FLOORLINE OF 1ST FLOOR15'-6"22'-10"7'-4"5'-0"5"10'-1"12'-4"3'-8"4'-0"42'-2"10'-3"9'-4"1'-8"20'-6"6'-0"6'-4"6'-0"1'-8"5'-6"4"W82'-0"LINE OF 2ND FLOOR15'-6"12'-0"3'-6"37'-0"18'-10"8'-8"11'-8"5'-8"11'-0"3'-4"7'-8"2'-10"2'-10"2'-8"6'-10"12'-0"3'-4"8'-8"3'-8"3'-2"6'-10"4'-6"40'-8"15'-8"4'-8"20'-4"3'-2"2'-10"18'-10"9'-5"9'-5"40'-8"21'-0"5'-0"14'-8"2'-8"2'-6"2'-6"9'-2"11'-10"LINE OF 1ST FLOOR18'-10"11'-2"7'-8"4'-0"3'-8"4'-0"2'-2"9'-10"4'-2"5'-0"8'-8"3'-2"3'-10"22'-10"W814'-4"13'-6"2'-2"2'-6"2'-6"2'-6"2'-6"2'-6"12'-8"W7(N) M. BATH 103 S.F.(N) C.L.20 S.F.(N) BATH 4 43 S.F.(N) W.I.C60 S.F.2'-4"2'-4"12'-0"7'-4"3'-2"10'-10"3'-6"4'-2"3'-6"3'-6"4"8'-0"4'-10"(N) W.I.C 39 S.F.(N) BEDROOM 2 145 S.F.(N) BATH 2 49 S.F.(N) BATH 1 62 S.F.9'-0"2'-1"W36'-8"3'-10"14'-4"5'-2"7'-2"W3(N) PANTRY10 S.F.6'-10"2'-10"3'-2"3'-0"3'-8"2'-8"10'-2"1'-9"1'-10"(N) C.L.16 S.F.(N) C.L.(N) WINE 12 S.F.5'-8"3'-6"2'-4"4'-4"12'-0"3'-4"10'-0"8'-4"8'-4"2'-0"2'-4"3'-10"3'-0"2'-0"3'-0"10'-4"4'-0"3'-6"1'-6"10'-0"12'-0"3'-4"6'-6"2'-8"6'-0"2'-4"5'-2"5'-0"7'-6"11'-10"3'-4"9'-2"7'-4"3'-0"2'-6"99 S.F.21 S.F.147 S.F.(N) CAB.7 S.F.21 S.F.28 S.F.100 S.F.W103'-8"W8F.P.5'-7"5'-7"W3W11W11W11W11W11W124:124:124:124:124:124:124:121'-6"4:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:122'-6"DOOR SCHEDULE30"LOW E, INSULATEDVINYLKEY12WHDIMENSION24" 60"TYPE FRAME MATERIALWINDOW SCHEDULEKEY LOCKSWINGWOODKEY12WHDIMENSION68" 80"TYPE MATERIAL HARDWARENOTES:ABOVE THE TUB AND SHOWER ON THE FLOOR PLAN OR INCLUDE IN THE WINDOWSCHEDULE ALL TEMPER GLAZING.ALL SLIDING GLASS DOORS AND DOORS WITH GLASS SHOULD BE TEMPER GLASS.LOW E, INSULATEDVINYLSLIDER80"WOODSWINGWHITE3WHITECOLOR4VINYL48"WHITEVINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDER36"330"SWING80"5660"48"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDERWHITE36" 36"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDWOOD460"SLIDER80"36"48"WHITEVINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDERWHITESWING530"WOOD680"POCKET80"36"VINYL7 24"36"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDER WHITE60"48"PICTUREPICTURE848"48"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDERWHITE9 24"48"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDSLIDER WHITE1060"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDWHITE72"SLIDER1124"VINYLLOW E, INSULATEDWHITE36"SLIDER1260"VINYLLOW E, INSULATED WHITE48"PICTUREPROPOSEDFLOOR PLANSROOF PLANPROPOSED 1ST FLOOR PLANSCALE: 1/4 " = 1'- 0"ROOF PLANSCALE: 1/8 " = 1'- 0"PITCH 4:12NPROPOSED 2ND FLOOR PLANSCALE: 1/4 " = 1'- 0"NNA-2SHEET TITLESheetPROJECT NAME & ADDRESSREVISIONS of SheetDrawn AlanDate 10/30/20DATE NO.THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS,IDEAS, DESIGNS AND ARRANGEMENTSARE, AND SHALL REMAIN, THE PROPERTYOF 168CAD NO PART SHALL BE COPIED,REPRODUCED OR OTHERWISE USED,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR INPART, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHERWORK OR PROJECT WITHOUT THE WRITTENCONSENT OF 168CAD VISUAL CONTACTWITH THESE DRAWINGS AND/ORSPECIFICATIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE APRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTANCE OFTHESE RESTRICTIONS.17793 Neff Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda,CA 92886168cad@gmail.comTel: (626) 899-6108www.168CAD.netxxROOM ADDITION139 LAUREL AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA91006
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T.O.PGARAGE FLR9'-0"12'-11"T.O.PT.O.R12'-11"9'-0"T.O.R412GARAGE FLR9'-0"12'-11"GARAGE FLR9'-0"12'-11"T.O.PT.O.RT.O.PT.O.R4141215'-2"11'-9"4'-9"4'-4"21'-0"31'-8"21'-0"4'-4"(E) 3-CAR GARAGE(E) PATIO NO PERMITTO BE REMOVED 66 S.F.1ELEVATION KEY NOTES2NEW WINDOW, STYLE SPANISH, SEE DETAIL 1/A-354" X 6" EXPOSED RAFTER TAILS3CONC. ROOF TILE, TYPE: BARREL CLASS ICC-ESR-1475 COLOR:RED4STUCCO WALL COLOR-WHITE MATCH EXISTING,BRAND OMAGE ICC# ESR-2671NEW DOORS,STYLE SPANISH6PRE-CAST TRIM7TRIM,BRAND FOAMFACTORY8ADDRESS NUMBER9WOOD SHUTTERSGARAGE FLR9'-0"14'-8"GARAGE FLR9'-0"14'-8"T.O.PT.O.RT.O.PT.O.RGARAGE FLR9'-0"14'-8"T.O.PT.O.R9'-0"14'-8"T.O.PT.O.R6:121:124:126:126:124:124:124:124:124:124:124:12A-4GARAGE PLANSPROPOSE NORTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"PROPOSE SOUTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"PROPOSE WEST ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"PROPOSE EAST ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"(E) GARAGE FLOOR PLANSCALE: 1/4 " = 1'- 0"(E) NORTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"(E) SOUTH ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"(E) WEST ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"(E) EAST ELEVATIONSCALE: 3/16 " = 1'- 0"(E) GARAGE ROOF PLANSCALE: 1/8 " = 1'- 0"(N) GARAGE ROOF PLANSCALE: 1/8 " = 1'- 0"SHEET TITLESheetPROJECT NAME & ADDRESSREVISIONS of SheetDrawn AlanDate 10/30/20DATE NO.THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS,IDEAS, DESIGNS AND ARRANGEMENTSARE, AND SHALL REMAIN, THE PROPERTYOF 168CAD NO PART SHALL BE COPIED,REPRODUCED OR OTHERWISE USED,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR INPART, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHERWORK OR PROJECT WITHOUT THE WRITTENCONSENT OF 168CAD VISUAL CONTACTWITH THESE DRAWINGS AND/ORSPECIFICATIONS SHALL CONSTITUTE APRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTANCE OFTHESE RESTRICTIONS.17793 Neff Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda,CA 92886168cad@gmail.comTel: (626) 899-6108www.168CAD.netxxROOM ADDITION139 LAUREL AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA91006NNN
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 5
Public Comments Received for the Appeal
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Luis Torrico
From:Gerald Wuenschell <cwgewuen@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, March 15, 2021 1:48 PM
To:Luis Torrico
Subject:Re: Comments for Appeal 21-01 of SFADR 19-29 139 Laurel Ave
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ThankyouLuis,
Theadditionalinformationisverywelcome.However,myprimaryobjection,andthatofotherneighborsI'vetalked
with,remainstheadditionofasecondstorytothehouse,somethingthathasbeensuccessfullyavoidedonthissection
ofLaurelforsometime.Iobjecttothefootholditwouldprovidefortheconstructionof"miniͲmansions"thathave
alreadysignificantlydamagedthecharacteroftheneighborhoodonthesectionofLaurelimmediatelytotheeastof
us.Anotherneighbor,wholivesclosertothehouseinquestion,objectstoobstructionoftheviewofthemountainsand
skyfromtheirproperty.AsIhavesaidbefore,Idonotobjecttothe1stflooradditiontothehouse,providingthatthe
changesdonotchangethecharacterofthestreet.Thehousenexttomine(ontheeast)wasalteredtoincreased
squarefootagesignificantlywithlittlechangeintheappearanceofthehousefromthestreet,andwithoutaddinga
secondfloor.Iactuallyfinditquiteoddthatsuchadramaticchangetothepropertyat139isevenbeingconsidered,
especiallygiventhefactthat,whenIhadmyownhomereͲroofedabout5yearsago,thecitywouldn'tevenletme
changethecoloroftheroofshinglestoalightershadeinordertosaveenergy,becausetheywouldn'tmatchthecolor
ofthoseonthedetachedgarage(whichisalmostinvisiblefromthestreet).
Iwouldstillliketoknowifthepropertyowner,XinwenZhang,actuallyresidesatthataddressorwhetheritisbeingused
asarentalproperty.Internetsearches(notyetconfirmeddirectlybythecounty)wouldindicatethatXinwenZhangis
theowner,buttheresidentsmaybeaY.KoizumiandanH.Young,suggestingitismaybearentalproperty.Ifthe
intentionoftheadditiontothepropertyistoincreaseitsrentalcapacity(whetherornotitis"officially"anapartment),
thatwouldstillconcernmefromaparkingstandpoint.TheDevelopmentCodepresumesthesehousestobe"single
family"units.Assuch,a3Ͳcargarage,ifusedforcarsandnotstorage,shouldbeenoughtokeepadditionalcarsoffthe
street.IfthepropertyisbeingusedasamultiͲfamilyrentalIwouldstilllikeassurancethatadditionalcarswillnotbe
parkingonthestreet.Thishas,inthepast,proventobeaproblemwiththerentalhouseattheotherendoftheblock
(171Laurel).OnatleastoneoccasionIhadtogetthePolicetocomeandhaveahighͲschoolagetenantof"partofthe
house"(herwords),movehercarfromcompletelyblockingthedrivewayoftheolderneighborladyacrossthestreet
fromme.Sheclaimedthatshedidn'tknowitwasillegal,andthatshealsodidn'tknowwhoownedthehouseorwho
elselivedthere(herwordstotheofficer).Myowndrivehasmanytimesbeenpartiallyblockedbycarswithcity
permits,oftenbypeopleseengoingintothatparticularproperty.AsIsaid,IwastoldbythecitywhenImovedin,that
thepermitswere"onlyissuedtemporarily"andoneneededtohavesufficientonͲsiteparkingforyourvehicles.
Iwouldliketoslowdownthedegradationofcodesandregulationswhichare,albeitslowly,makingtheneighborhooda
lesspleasantplacetolivein.
ThankYou
Gerry
On3/15/20219:12AM,LuisTorricowrote:
GoodmorningDr.Wuenschell,
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Thankyouforyourcomment.ThiswillbemadepartoftherecordthatispresentedtothePlanning
Commission.Inregardstoyourquestions:
1. TheprojectthatwasdeniedandisnowbeingappealedtothePlanningCommission,providesa
threeͲcargaragewhichcomplieswiththeparkingrequirementsintheDevelopmentCode.
2. Theprojectconsistsofanadditionandisnotaddinganotherunitorapartment.
Thankyou,
Luis
From:MailboxͲPlanning<planning@ArcadiaCA.gov>
Sent:Monday,March15,20219:01AM
To:LuisTorrico<ltorrico@arcadiaca.gov>
Subject:FW:CommentsforAppeal21Ͳ01ofSFADR19Ͳ29139LaurelAve
From:GeraldWuenschell<cwgewuen@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday,March14,20215:06PM
To:MailboxͲPlanning<planning@ArcadiaCA.gov>
Subject:CommentsforAppeal21Ͳ01ofSFADR19Ͳ29139LaurelAve
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Summaryofobjectionsstatedinletterdated22December2020editedforlength:
(1)ThissectionofLaurelAveconsistsentirelyofsinglestory,ranchstylehousesoffairlyconsistent
styling.Itismybeliefthatallowinganexceptionallowingasecondstoryadditiononthisblockwould
detractfromthecharacteroftheneighborhood.Itistruethatmosthousesontheblockhave
undergoneexpansionofonekindoranotheroverthedecades,butthoseexpansionshavenotincluded
asecondstorynoralteredthecharacterofthestructuresinvolved.Ihavenoobjectiontothefirstfloor
additionaslongasitisnot"outofcharacter"withtherestofthestreet.
(2)Parking.WhenImovedintothisneighborhood25yearsago,Iwasinformedthateachresidenthad
tohavesufficientparkingontheirpropertytoparktheircarswithoutleavingthemonthestreet
overnight.Overnightstreetparkingwaslegal,withapermit,butnottobeconsideredapermanent
replacementforonͲpropertyparking.Iwastoldthatconversionofgarageorcarportspaceforlivingor
storageroomwasnotanexcuse,andifsuchconversionwascarriedout,offstreetparkingwouldhave
tobearrangedtocompensateforsuchconversion.Iwouldliketoknowifthepropertyownerat139
LaurelhasmadesufficientonͲpropertyparkingpartoftheirplan.Ihavealreadycomplainedaboutthe
increaseinovernightparkingpermitsonournarrowstreet.
(3)Relatedtotheabove,Ihavehadconcernsthatsomepropertiesintheareathatarerentals(isthis
one?)havebeenseekingexpansionsforthepurposeofrentingas"multiͲfamily"residentsͲͲineffecta
deͲfactoapartmentcomplex,whichwouldalsoincreasesthenumberofcarsonthestreet.Nowthatthe
ownerswanttoaddasecondstoryandasinglestoryadditiontherebymorethandoublingthesquare
footageoftheproperty.Iwouldliketobereassuredthattheadditionisnotforthepurposeofadding
another"apartment"tothecomplexandperhapsmorevehiclestothestreet.
Dr.GeraldE.Wuenschell,Dr.CarolW.Wuenschell,ArthurP.Wuenschell,andAlexanderK.Wuenschell
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From:K2<kk0724@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday,March13,20219:57PM
To:MailboxͲPlanning<planning@ArcadiaCA.gov>
Subject:Commentonthesecondstoryadditionproject
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IamwritingthelettertobringyourattentionthatIagainstthesecondstoryadditionofthehouseat139LaurelAve.
Arcadia.Asaneighbor,Iamconcernedabouttheiradditionforseveralreasons.First,bybuildingasecondstory,itwill
besignificantlyobstructingourcurrentviews.Second,thesecondstorywillcreateaprivacyconcerntothesurrounding
neighbors.Third,thehousewilllookoutofcharacterwiththerestoftheneighborhood,whichcurrentlyonlyhasone
storyhomes.ThereforeIagainstthesecondstoryadditionofthishouse.Pleasekeepoutconcernsseriously.
Thanks,
Ron
Attachment No. 6
Attachment No. 6
Department’s Decision Letter and Public
Comments Received for SFADR 19-29
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
January 21, 2021
Alan Gao
2467 Sanabria Ln
Brea, CA 92821
Subject: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR No. 19-29
Project Address: 139 Laurel Avenue
Dear Mr. Gao:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on January
7, 2021. During the comment period Staff received nine (9) letters of opposition
from the neighboring property and other property owners in the neighborhood.
The neighbors were concerned with the mass and scale of the proposed two-story
addition in comparison to the other smaller single-story homes in the
neighborhood, with the privacy impacts that the new two-story addition would
have on the adjacent property, and the compatibility of the proposed architectural
style with the existing neighborhood.
After consideration, Staff determined that the proposed 512 square foot single-
story addition, a new 697 square foot two-story addition, and 51 square foot
covered porch to an existing 1,182 square foot single-story single family dwelling
is not consistent with the Development Code’s Site Plan and Design Review
findings, and the City’s Single-Family Design Guidelines. Section 9107.19.050 of
the Development Code requires that projects incorporate efficient site layout and
design, and be compatible with neighboring properties and developments. The
proposed second story addition would create impacts on the neighbor’s privacy
as the second story would be imposing onto the single-story dwelling and provide
direct visibility into the neighbor’s rear yard. The subject site is a narrow corner
lot which makes it difficult to provide increased setbacks for the second story to
adequately address privacy impacts. The proposed second story addition would
not be compatible with the other homes in the neighborhood which consist
primarily of single-story homes. The proposed two-story addition would create
mass and scale impacts that are incompatible and not prevalent in this
neighborhood. In addition, the Design Guidelines recommend that new homes or
additions should enhance the neighborhood character by being compatible with
the neighborhood’s established architectural style or pattern. The existing
neighborhood is primarily made up of small-scale Ranch homes. The proposed
two-story Spanish architectural style would not be compatible.
As proposed, the proposed addition would appear out of scale and incompatible
with the neighborhood’s established single-story development pattern, would
create privacy impacts, and would not be compatible with the neighborhood’s
Ranch architectural style. Therefore, the Development Services Department has
denied the single-family design review project.
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, February 4, 2021. You will be notified if an appeal
is filed. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this
letter. If you have any questions regarding the above denial, please contact me at (626) 574-
5442 or by email at ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Luis Torrico
Senior Planner
c: Xin Wen Zhang, Property Owner
Molly Hetrick & Mehdi Tadayon, Neighboring Resident
Shirley Chen, Neighboring Resident
Lily & Riki Gen Liu, Neighboring Resident
Radhika & Sanjay Rao, Neighboring Resident
Dianne MacDonnell, Neighboring Resident
Dr. Gerald, Dr. Carol W., Arthur P. & Alexander K. Wuenschell, Neighboring Resident
Patricia Ruyter, Neighboring Resident
Ron Tu, Neighboring Resident
Joan & Ron Bloomfield, Neighboring Resident
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Luis Torrico
From:KK <kk724@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, January 6, 2021 5:04 PM
To:Luis Torrico
Subject:SFADR No. 19-29
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HiLuis,
IthinkitwillbetoolateformetomailinawrittenstatementbeforeJan7thsoIamemailingyoutoletyouknowthatI
againstthedecisionofSFADRNo.19Ͳ29.
MynameisRonTuandIlivein907WigwamAve.Arcadia.Tohaveatwostoryhouseinthecornerofthestreetwillnot
onlyblocktheviewtotheFoothillblvdbutinvadetheprivacyofallthesinglestoryhousesaroundit.Iamnotsureifan
emailwillbeavalidsourcetocommentbutIjustwanttoexpressmyopinion.
Thanks,
Ron
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Luis Torrico
From:Gerald Wuenschell <cwgewuen@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, December 22, 2020 9:05 AM
To:Luis Torrico
Subject:Re: SFADR No. 19-29
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DearMr.Torrico,
First,Ithinkthatyoushouldbeawarethatthemapinthe"PendingDecision"noticeyousentoutisincorrectand
somewhatdeceptive.ItshowsthepropertyunderconsiderationasbeingatthecornerofLaurelAvenueand1st
Avenue.Laureldoesnotgothroughto1standthecrossstreetisactuallyWigwam.AtfirstIthoughtthattheproperty
wasnotinmyimmediateneighborhoodand,thereforenotmyconcern.Youshouldsendoutanamendednotification
withtheresponsedatespushedbackaccordinglytoavoidmisunderstanding.However,myimmediateneighborhood
wasconstructedin1939andhasaparticularcharactertoitthatwouldbemarredbytheadditionofmultistoryhouses,
andIthereforeobjecttheexemptionbeingconsideredforthepropertyat139LaurelAvenue.Thereareother
objectionstotheexception,butIhaveoutlinedthesefullyinalettersenttoyourofficetoday.Mymainobjectivein
sendingthiseͲmailistoallowyoutocorrectthenotice,potentiallyavoidingdifficultiesdowntheline.Feelfreeto
contactmeifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutmyopinionsorreasonsforthem.
Sincerely,
Dr.GeraldE.Wuenschell
160LaurelAve.
Arcadia,CA91006
cwgewuen@gmail.com
(626)483Ͳ4013
P.S.Iwillhavebeena25yearresidentatthisaddressasofMarch2021,alongwithmywife,Dr.CarolW.Wuenschell
andmytwoadultsonsArthurP.andAlexanderK.Wuenschell.
January 6, 2021
To: City of Arcadia Planning Services, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia,
CA 91066 | Luis Torrico, Senior Planner, ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov
Re: Pending Decision - SFADR No. 19-29, 139 Laurel Avenue
Dear Members of the Arcadia Planning Commission,
We are writing to express our concern with the proposed 2nd story addition at 139 Laurel
Avenue. We would appreciate your consideration of these issues as you make a decision
about the home remodel plans.
1. None of the homes in this neighborhood have a 2nd story. The addition of a 2nd
story at 139 Laurel will change the character of our neighborhood and look out of
place.
2. The 2nd story addition will block views of the San Gabriel Mountains, which is one
of the benefits we enjoy in living in this area.
3. The owner of the property has sufficient space behind the home to add to the 1st
floor square footage and increase living space.
4. The homes immediately surrounding this property will certainly lose privacy.
We hope that you will take these concerns into serious consideration as you review the
plans for 139 Laurel.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signed by neighbors of Laurel & Wigwam:
Name Address Phone No.
Molly Hetrick 138 Laurel 626-692-2557
Mehdi Tadayon 138 Laurel 626-665-9638
Shirley Chen 142 Laurel 626-623-2565
Lily Liu 143 Laurel 626-823-7165
Riki Gen Li 143 Laurel 626-340-3400
Radhika Rao 147 Laurel 214-437-6727
Sanjay Rao 147 Laurel 214-437-6727
Dianne MacDonnell 155 Laurel 626-358-1608
Patricia Ruyter 906 Wigwam 626-357-6331
Joan Bloomfield 908 Wigwam 626-359-9571
Ron Bloomfield 908 Wigwam 626-359-9571
Attachment No. 7
Attachment No. 7
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Preliminary Exemption Assessment FORM “A”
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
1. Name or description of project: Appeal of City’s decision to deny Single Family Architectural
Design Review No. SFADR 19-29 with an a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”)
2. Project Location – Identify street
address and cross streets or
attach a map showing project site
(preferably a USGS 15’ or 7 1/2’
topographical map identified by
quadrangle name):
139 Laurel Avenue (Laurel Avenue & Wigwam Avenue)
3. Entity or person undertaking
project:
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name Xinwen Zhang
(2) Address 139 Laurel Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
4. Staff Determination:
The Lead Agency’s Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in
accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental
assessment because:
a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b. The project is a Ministerial Project.
c. The project is an Emergency Project.
d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
e. The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class: 15301(e) – Class 1 (Additions to existing
structures)
f. The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. The project is otherwise
exempt on the following basis:
h. The project involves another public agency, which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date:
March 23, 2021
Staff:
Luis Torrico, Senior Planner