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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1 - PC AM 21-02 & SFADR 21-08DATE: September 14, 2021 TO: Honorable Chair and Planning Commission FROM: Lisa L. Flores, Planning & Community Development Administrator By: Christine Song, Associate Planner SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2079 – APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 21-08 AND ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION NO. PC AM 21-02 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR SETBACK MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITIONS, AND TO MAINTAIN THE EXISTING LEGAL NONCONFORMING SETBACKS OF THE EXISTING TWO-STORY RESIDENCE THAT WILL BECOME A REBUILD AT 252 SHARON ROAD Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2079 SUMMARY The Applicant, Xin Wang, on behalf of the property owner, Jonathan Huang, is requesting approval of Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08 and Administrative Modification No. PC AM 21-02 to construct a 1,170 square foot addition to the first floor and a 205 square foot addition to the second floor, which will become a rebuild. The proposed modifications will allow the following: 1) Maintain existing legal nonconforming side yard setbacks along the existing portions of the first and second floors as part of the proposed rebuild; 2) The first floor addition to encroach into the required side yard setback of 9’-9”, but maintain the existing side yard setback that varies from 8’-5” to 9’-0”; and 3) A second story addition at a 9’-0” and 11’-0” westerly side yard setback instead of 19’-8” to line up with the first floor addition. This item was originally scheduled for the July 27, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, but due to discrepancies found in the architectural drawings, the item was pulled from the agenda in order to provide the Applicant with time to revise the drawings. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2079 (refer to Attachment No. 1), find that the project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approve SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 2 of 8 Figure 1 – Existing Residence BACKGROUND The subject property is a 14,907 square foot interior lot, currently improved with a 2,680 square foot, two-story residence with an attached two-car garage that was built in 1963 (see Figure 1). The property is zoned R-0, Low Density Residential with a General Plan Land Use Designation of Very Low Density Residential – refer to Attachment No. 2 for an Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property. The property is surrounded by other R-0 zoned properties to the north, south, west, and east. Since the Applicant is proposing to demolish more than 50% of the building’s exterior walls, the entire residence must be brought into compliance with the current code regulations. The house complies with all the zoning regulations, including the required parking except for the requested setback modifications. PROPOSAL The Applicant is proposing to remodel and construct a first and second story addition to the existing two-story residence, which will become a rebuild. The residence has an existing legal nonconforming easterly side yard setback of 8’-5” and a westerly side yard setback of 9’-0” on the first floor, whereas the Development Code requires 9’-9”. Additionally, there is an existing legal nonconforming side yard setback of 9’-0” on the second floor along the west side, whereas 19’-8” is required. Modifications to first floor SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 3 of 8 interior side yard setbacks are processed administratively by staff and modifications to second floor setbacks are subject to the Planning Commission’s approval. In this case, all the proposed setback modifications are being reviewed together under the Planning Commission’s review. As part of the addition and remodel project, an existing covered patio and an enclosed patio at the rear will be demolished to accommodate the 1,170 square foot one-story addition of the expanded kitchen, a new family room, a new recreation room, and expansions of the living room, dining room, and bedroom with den. The project will also add a 205 square foot second story addition to expand the master bedroom and bathroom and add a walk-in closet – refer to Attachment No. 3 for Architectural Plans. The new total floor area ratio (FAR) of the residence will be 4,070, whereas 6,462 square feet is allowed. The site will have a total lot coverage of 3,301 square feet, whereas 5,217 square feet is allowed. The overall height of the residence will remain unchanged at 20’-10”. The project will not impact any of the existing trees on site. The proposed addition is subject to the following modifications: x Reduction to Side Yard Setbacks for One Story Addition and Maintain Existing Legal Nonconforming Side Yard Setbacks for Rebuild : The existing house currently does not comply with the required 9’-9” first floor side yard setback nor does it comply with the required 19’-9” second floor side yard setback. The proposed one-story addition on the east side proposes to maintain the nonconforming side yard setback of 8’-5”. Most of the one-story addition to expand the kitchen area is proposed within the existing building footprint of where the covered patio is currently located, so requiring the 9’-9” side yard setback would result in an imbalanced appearance along that side of the house (see Figure 2). The proposed one-story addition on the west side will provide 9’-0” and 11’-0” side yard setbacks. Since the Applicant is proposing to demolish more than 50% of the building’s exterior walls, the entire residence should be brought into compliance with the current code regulations. However, in order to keep some of the existing exterior walls and limit unnecessary construction, the Applicant is proposing to maintain the legal nonconforming side yard setbacks along the first and second floors. SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 4 of 8 Reduction to Second Floor Westerly Side Yard Setback (PC AM 21-02): The proposed second story addition will be constructed directly above the first floor addition footprint and the second story addition will encroach into the required 19’- 8” second floor side yard setback. The Applicant’s request to expand the master bedroom toward the rear of the second floor by 8’-0” (205 square foot addition) is to accommodate a walk-in closet and a bathroom expansion. A small portion of the addition will provide a 9’-0” side yard setback and the larger portion of the addition will provide a 11’-0” side yard setback. There is an existing second story side yard setback of 9’-0”. The proposed second story addition initially lines up with the existing building wall and then provides an additional 2’-0” setback in order to SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 5 of 8 provide a break along the long continuous wall plane. The proposed project will comply with all other required setbacks and development standards. ANALYSIS 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 proposed modifications will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot and promote uniformity of development. The proposed modifications will allow the following: 1) Maintain existing legal nonconforming side yard setbacks along the existing portions of the first and second floors as part of the proposed rebuild; 2) A first floor addition to encroach into the required side yard setback of 9’-9” but maintain the existing side yard setback that varies from 8’-5” to 9’-0”; and 3) A second story addition at a 9’-0” and 11’- 0” westerly side yard setback instead of 19’-8” to line up with the first floor addition. The proposed encroachments into the first floor side yard setbacks are minimal and would not result in any negative impacts to the neighboring properties. If required to comply with the 9’-9” side yard setback, the proposed first story addition would appear imbalanced and would not result in a seamless addition to the existing house. The addition along the west side will add 8 feet to the overall length of the existing building wall and the addition along the east side will mostly replace the existing enclosed patio area. The proposed encroachment into the second floor side yard setback is warranted because it is the Applicant’s intention to expand the master bedroom by lining up the small addition (205 square feet) with the existing second floor at the rear. Requiring the 19’-8” setback would result in an addition that appears fragmented and incompatible with the existing house. A portion of the proposed second story addition provides an additional 2’-0” side yard setback to create a visual break along an otherwise long and flat wall plane. The alternative option would be to propose the addition on the east side of the existing second floor to meet the required side yard setback, but from a design perspective this would create additional massing along the front elevation and emphasize the verticality of the house. Additionally, it would require significant structural engineering to modify the existing roof to accommodate a horizontal second story addition. The proposed addition provides a logical expansion of the existing floor plan and a compatible continuation of the first and second floors. Overall, the project is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of scale and design, will adequately fit in with the streetscape, and is consistent with the Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. For the reasons stated in this report, it is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the project. SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 6 of 8 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed project qualifies under Class 1 and Class 5 exemptions as a minor addition to an existing structure and a minor alteration to the land use limitations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301(e) and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. Refer to Attachment No. 5 for the Preliminary Exemption Assessment. PUBLIC NOTICE/COMMENTS A public hearing notice for this item was published in the Arcadia Weekly newspaper and mailed to the property owners located within 300 feet of the subject property on September 2, 2021. As of September 9, 2021, staff received one public comment in opposition of the project (refer to Attachment No. 4). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21- 02, find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt Resolution No. 2079, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Applicant/Property Owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02. 2. The plans submitted for Building plan check shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: a. California Building Code b. California Electrical Code 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 3. 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 SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 7 of 8 construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and employees. 4. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and hold City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or commissions of the City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officials, agents, employees, and attorneys of the City (“Indemnitees”) harmless from liability for damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other actions and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in connection with SFADR 21- 08 and PC AM 21-02 (“Project”) on the Project site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or those of the Applicant’s contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other persons acting on Applicant’s behalf, which relate to the development and/or construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and claims, actions, or proceedings for damages, as described above, regardless of whether the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other documents for the Project. In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation of any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the Project, the City will promptly notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will fully cooperate in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the Applicant must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, with respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred by, and/or awarded against, the City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action. Within 15 days’ notice from the City of any such action, Applicant shall provide to City a cash deposit to cover legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection with defense of any legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the City Attorney. City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and expenses. Within 5 business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has fallen below the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time in order for City’s legal team to continue working on the matter. City shall only refund to Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of: (i) a final, non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action; or (ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select legal counsel of its choice that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any such third-party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the Applicant in connection with such third-party challenge(s). In consideration for approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the entitlement(s) related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of the Applicant. SF ADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 252 Sharon Road September 14, 2021 Page 8 of 8 5. Approval of SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 shall not be in effect unless the Property Owner/Applicant has executed and filed the Acceptance Form with the City on or before 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this project, the Commission should move to approve Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08 and Administrative Modification No. PC AM 21-02, state that the proposal satisfies the requisite findings, and adopt the attached Resolution No. 2079 that incorporates the requisite environmental and subdivision findings, and the conditions of approval as presented in this staff report, or as modified by the Commission. Denial If the Planning Commission is to deny this project, the Commission should state the specific findings that the proposal does not satisfy based on the evidence presented with specific reasons for denial, and move to deny Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08 and Administrative Modification No. PC AM 21-02, and direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the Commission’s decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the September 14, 2021, hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Christine Song, at (626) 574-5447, or by email at csong@ArcadiaCA.gov. Approved: Lisa L. Flores Planning & Community Development Administrator Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 2079 Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo and Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property Attachment No. 3: Architectural Plans Attachment No. 4: Comment Letter Attachment No. 5: Preliminary Environmental Assessment Attachment No. 1 Attachment No. 1 Resolution No. 2079 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2079 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SINGLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. SFADR 21-08 AND ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION NO. PC AM 21-02, WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR SETBACK MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITIONS, AND TO MAINTAIN THE EXISTING LEGAL NONCONFORMING SETBACKS OF THE EXISTING TWO-STORY RESIDENCE THAT WILL BECOME A REBUILD AT 252 SHARON ROAD WHEREAS, on March 22, 2021, applications for a Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08 and an Administrative Modification PC AM No. 21-02 were filed by Xin Wang on behalf of the property owner, Jonathan Huang, requesting approval of three (3) modifications as part of a remodel and addition to an existing two- story house at 252 Sharon Road. The modifications consist of: 1) maintaining existing legal nonconforming side yard setbacks along the existing portions of the first and second floors as part of the proposed rebuild; 2) the first floor addition encroaching into the required side yard setback of 9’-9”, but maintaining the existing side yard setback that varies from 8’-5” to 9’-0”; and 3) a second story addition at a 9’-0” and 11’-0” westerly side yard setback instead of 19’-8” to line up with the first floor (collectively, “Project”); and WHEREAS, on June 29, 2021, Planning Services completed an environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and recommends that the Planning Commission determine that the Project qualifies as a Class 1 and Class 5 Categorical Exemptions under CEQA pursuant to sections 15301(e) and 15305 from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a minor addition to an existing structure and minor alteration in land use limitations per the CEQA Guidelines; and 2 WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said application, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The factual data submitted by the Community Development Division in the staff report dated September 14, 2021 are true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds that based upon the entire record, pursuant to Section 9107.05.050 of the Arcadia Development Code, 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 This Commission further finds that the Project is consistent with the City’s Single Family Residential Design Guidelines, pursuant to Section 9107.19.050 of the Arcadia Development Code. FACT: The Project will secure an appropriate improvement of the lot and promote uniformity of development. The Project will allow the following: 1) maintain existing legal nonconforming side yard setbacks along the existing portions of the first and second floors as part of the proposed rebuild; 2) a first floor addition to encroach into the required side yard setback of 9’-9” but maintain the existing side yard setback that varies from 8’- 5” to 9’-0”; and 3) a second story addition at a 9’-0” and 11’-0” westerly side yard setback instead of 19’-8” to line up with the first floor addition. The proposed encroachments into 3 the first floor side yard setbacks are minimal and would not result in any negative impacts to the neighboring properties. If required to comply with the 9’-9” side yard setback, the proposed first story addition would appear imbalanced and would not result in a seamless addition to the existing house. The addition along the west side will add 8 feet to the overall length of the existing building wall and the addition along the east side will mostly replace the existing enclosed patio area. The proposed encroachment into the second floor side yard setback is warranted because it is the Applicant’s intention to expand the master bedroom by lining up the small addition (216 square feet) with the existing second floor at the rear. Requiring the 19’-9” setback would result in an addition that appears fragmented and incompatible with the existing house. A portion of the proposed second story addition provides an additional 2’-0” side yard setback to create a visual break along an otherwise long and flat wall plane. The alternative option would be to propose the addition on the east side of the existing second floor to meet the required side yard setback, but from a design perspective this would create additional massing along the front elevation and emphasize the verticality of the house. Additionally, it would require significant structural engineering to modify the existing roof to accommodate a horizontal second story addition. The Project provides a logical expansion of the existing floor plan and a compatible continuation of the first and second floors. Overall, the Project is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of scale and design, will adequately fit in with the streetscape, and is consistent with the Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines that the Project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(e) and 15305 of the California 4 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and approves Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08 and Administrative Modification No. PC AM 21-02 for setback modifications to the proposed first and second story additions, and to maintain the existing legal nonconforming setbacks of the existing two-story residence that will become a rebuild at 252 Sharon Road, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of September, 2021. ______________________ Marilynne Wilander Chair, Planning Commission ATTEST: ______________________ Lisa L. Flores Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney for 5 Page Internationally Left Blank 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2079 Conditions of Approval 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Applicant/Property Owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02, subject to the satisfaction of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. The plans submitted for Building plan check shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: a. California Building Code b. California Electrical Code 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 3. 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. 4. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and hold City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or commissions of the City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officials, agents, employees, and attorneys of the City (“Indemnitees”) harmless from liability for damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other actions and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in connection with SFADR 21- 08 and PC AM 21-02 (“Project”) on the Project site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or those of the Applicant’s contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other persons acting on Applicant’s behalf, which relate to the development and/or construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and claims, actions, or proceedings for damages, 7 as described above, regardless of whether the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other documents for the Project. In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation of any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the Project, the City will promptly notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will fully cooperate in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the Applicant must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, with respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred by, and/or awarded against, the City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action. Within 15 days’ notice from the City of any such action, Applicant shall provide to City a cash deposit to cover legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection with defense of any legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the City Attorney. City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and expenses. Within 5 business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has fallen below the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time in order for City’s legal team to continue working on the matter. City shall only refund to Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of: (i) a final, non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action; or (ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select legal counsel of its choice that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any such third-party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the Applicant in connection with such third-party challenge(s). In consideration for approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the entitlement(s) related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of the Applicant. 5. Approval of SFADR 21-08 and PC AM 21-02 shall not be in effect unless the Property Owner/Applicant has executed and filed the Acceptance Form with the City on or before 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. ---- Attachment No. 2 Attachment No. 2 Aerial Photo with Zoning Information & Photos of the Subject Property Overlays Selected parcel highlighted Parcel location within City of Arcadia N/A Property Owner(s): Lot Area (sq ft): Year Built: Main Structure / Unit (sq. ft.): R-O (15,000) Number of Units: VLDR Property Characteristics 1963 2,680 1 MIYAMOTO,OSAMU CO TR MIYAMOTO TRUST Site Address:252 SHARON RD Parcel Number: 5785-006-017 N/A Zoning: General Plan: N/A Downtown Overlay: Downtown Parking Overlay: Architectural Design Overlay:N/A N/A N/A N/A Residential Flex Overlay: N/A N/A N/A N/A Special Height Overlay: N/A Parking Overlay: Racetrack Event Overlay: This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Report generated 15-Jul-2021 Page 1 of 1 Subject Site – 252 Sharon Road East of subject site West of subject site Northeast of subject site North of the subject site Attachment No. 3 Attachment No. 3 Architectural Plans PROJECT SUMMARY,VICINITY MAP ,SITE PLAN ,A-1VICINITY MAPN.T.S.PROJECT SUMMARYSITE PLANSCALE:3/32"=1'-0"132REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLANA-2REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 A-3PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANREVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLANA-4REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 PROPOSED ROOF PLANA-5REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 PROPOSED ELEVATIONSA-6REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 PROPOSED ELEVATIONSA-7REVISIONSDATE NODateScaleDrawnJobSheetSTAMP: SHEET TITLE:DESIGNER:JOB ADDRESS:ARCADIA, CA 91007252 SHARON RDJONATHAN HUANG'S RESIDENCE 3-9-21AS SHOWNXW030921 Attachment No. 4 Attachment No. 4 Comment Letter From:Mailbox - Planning To:Christine Song Cc:Lisa Flores Subject:FW: to Marilynne Wilander and the Planning Commission. Date:Monday, August 9, 2021 8:38:01 AM Hi Christine, Below is a comment received in the Planning inbox regarding SFADR 21-08 & PC AM 21-02. Thanks, Jeramie From: Teresa Schreiner <tlhs6366@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 8, 2021 3:29 PM To: Mailbox - Planning <planning@ArcadiaCA.gov> Subject: to Marilynne Wilander and the Planning Commission. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. I am a resident at 255 West Lemon and attended the last Commission meeting which was scheduled to discuss the property at 252 West Lemon. (an aside: I held the council chamber door open for you that evening). The discussion was ultimately postponed by the Planning Commission. I have tried to communicate with the owner of the property in question, by knocking on his door but to no avail. (I don't know their name or phone number, only the name and number of a previous resident...another aside!) Most building in the city happens without too much difficulty it seems; however, I really don't want any building to extend too close to my property (or anyone else's) nor a second story that overlooks my property with ease. Right now their second story is about midway of their property and is shrouded by a wall of greenery. I understood someone to say that the add-on will just take the place of the shed that is right now in the backyard, on the south side of the pool and right up against the wall abuting my property. No add on can be the same as a shed, which has no windows and no one living in it. A shed should never be considered or compared to a living space. I believe your date for this discussion is this coming Tuesday, a date I will not be in town. Please consider my comments and how overbuilding poorly affects all of us and our inherent right to privacy. Thank you for your time and consideration. Teresa Schreiner resident of Arcadia since 1966. sent Sunday, August 8, 2021 -- Terry Schreiner Yesterday is gone Tomorrow has not come We only have today So let us begin. Mother Teresa Attachment No. 5 Attachment No. 5 Preliminary Environmental Assessment Preliminary Exemption Assessment FORM “A” PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT 1. Name or description of project: Single Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 21-08, Administrative Modification No. PC AM 21-02 – A request to construct a first and second story addition which will become a rebuild of the existing two-story residence at 252 Sharon Road. The modifications consist of: 1) A request to maintain an existing 8’-5” side yard setback (east side) and an existing 9’-0” side yard setback (west side) on the first floor, in lieu of the required 9’-9”; and 2) A second floor side yard setback of 9’-0” and 11’-0”(west side), in lieu of the required 19’-8”. 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): 252 Sharon Road –The closest intersection is located east of the property at Sharon Road and El Monte Avenue. 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name Xin Wang (2) Address 19834 Camino de Rosa Walnut CA 91789 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 (Addition to existing structure) 15305 – Class 5 (Minor alteration to land use limitations) 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: June 29, 2021 Staff: Christine Song, Associate Planner