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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings & Action Form 1 Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia Architectural Review Board Findings and Action Report November 18, 2021 Project Address: 937 Coronado Arcadia 91007 File # 1310 Applicant: Eric C. Tsang 440 E. Huntington Dr. Suite 356 Arcadia CA 91006 909-569-3737 MAIL@ERIC-DESIGN.COM Owners: Catherine & Patrick Smith 937 Coronado Dr. Arcadia CA 91007 Action: Approved with conditions: Conditions: 1. New block wall on west side is to be constructed after demolition and BEFORE construction. 2. AC Unit is to be placed within the building envelop on the side or back 3. The pitch of the roof is to be reduced to 6:12 Description: A new single story home – FINDINGS: 1. SITE PLANNING –The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Guidelines. This is a large new home and while the scale pushes the envelop it is mitigated by being single story. The scaled streetscape exhibits a one story project that appears to be harmonious. 2. FORMS AND MASS– The proposed project is consistent when compared to the new one story project across the street. 3. FRONTAGE CONDITIONS – While the frontage height is greater than that of the adjacent properties the majority of the board did not see it as an issue. 2 4. GARAGES AND DRIVEWAY – The front facing garage is somewhat recessed. The architecture of the front entrance is strong enough to visually dominate instead of the garage. 5. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE – A consistent architectural style is consistent on all 4 elevations. 6. HEIGHT, BULK AND SCALE – Height, bulk and scale are mitigated by being a one story project. 7. ROOFS – The proposed project features a Tesla solar roof. The proposed 7:12 roof pitch is to be reduced to a 6:12. It is noted that the ARB has no authority regarding solar. 8. ENTRIES – The entry follows the design guidelines and is prominent enough to provide the main focal point. 9. WINDOWS AND DOORS – The windows and doors are harmonious with the overall design. 10. ARTICULATION – Covered porches and patios provide some articulation. The wall articulation is better than the roof articulation. The building envelop established by setback codes on this lot constrain the ability to achieve the allowable FAR and still exhibit a good level of articulation. The majority of the board was not concerned by the level of articulation achieved by this project. 11. FAÇADE DETAILS – The proposed project is consistent with the Façade Details Guidelines. Façade treatment relevant to the style is carried out on all elevations. Detailing on the windows on all 4 facades assists in breaking up the look of large blank walls. 12. COLORS AND MATERIALS – Colors and materials are consistent with the architectural style. 13. ACCESSORY LIGHTING- Lighting is consistent with all guidelines in this section. 14. NA 15. NA 16. WALLS – The existing wall on the east is to remain. The existing walls on the west are to be removed and a 6’ stucco covered (same color as the stucco on the house) is to be constructed. New walls are to be constructed after demo and before construction. 3 17. LANDSCAPE – The landscape plan is expected to meet WELO requirements and preserves existing trees. .In conclusion this project was found to adequately meet the guidelines described above. These Actions and Findings were made by the following ARB Members of the Santa Anita “Village” Community Association of Arcadia at a telephone conference meeting held on November 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM. It was a 5-0 vote to approve with the conditions as listed on page 1. Names of ARB Board Members: Laurie Thompson Michael Lee Thanh Lim Patrick Hu Awny Malak You are hereby advised that appeals from the ARB’s decision shall be made to the Planning Commission. You may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or anyone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. Appeals of the decision to the Planning Commission may be made in writing and delivered to Planning Services at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 within 7 calendar days of the decision accompanied by a complete application packet and 12 sets of architectural plans and the appeal fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule.