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Home My WebLink AboutSFADR 21-13 Decision Letter 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 February 28, 2022 Eric Tsang 440 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 356 Arcadia, CA 91006 SUBJECT: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 21-13 PROJECT ADDRESS: 26 E. Santa Anita Terrace Dear Mr. Tsang, The proposed project was first noticed on October 11, 2021. The public comment period for that Notice of Pending Decision ended on October 25, 2021. Staff received five comments in opposition of the proposed project. The neighbors had concerns with the proposed half cul-de-sac that would be constructed within the public right-of-way and the new two-story home. After consultation with City staff, a half cul-de-sac was no longer required. As a result, a driveway was proposed. The Applicant also significantly reduced the area of the second floor to better blend with the other one story homes in this neighborhood and, due to the orientation of the lot, the placement of the house, and the existing foliage that exists along the side property lines, most of the house will not be visible from the street. The project was re-noticed on February 2, 2022. Staff received five comments in opposition of the revised project with concerns from the neighbors regarding the new driveway access from the street and that the house is a still a two-story house. After careful review, staff determined that the design of the house is consistent with the Single-Family Design Guidelines and access to the house is being adequately provided through the public right- of-way. Therefore, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the single-family design review project for a new 3,169 square foot, two-story, Traditional-style residence with an attached two-car garage, an attached 268 square foot covered patio, and a 633 square foot basement. This project is subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Owner/Applicant in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 21-13, subject to the satisfaction of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. The project shall comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO). The application shall be submitted with the plans for plan check in Building Services. 3. The driveway leading to the subject property shall be a private driveway and be constructed in accordance with any requirements from the Engineering Division. A private driveway sign shall be placed at the end of E. Santa Anita Terrace. 4. Landscaping shall be planted in the public right-of-way as indicated on the plans. All landscape and hardscape areas within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the Property Owner. 5. The hedges/shrubs along the property lines shall be planted at a height of 6’-0” or taller prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from Building Services. 6. The Property Owner/Applicant 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. 7. 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 Single- Family Design Review No. SFADR 21-13 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. 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 Development Services Department along with a $630.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Approval of SFARD 21-13 shall not be of effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance Form is due now and if it is not received by March 30, 2022 or if the project is appealed, this approval will become null and void. This design approval shall expire in one year (March 11, 2023) 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 Development Services Director 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. A building permit must be obtained prior to any construction activity. Please contact Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and fees for the appropriate permit. This approval letter must be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting process. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this letter. If you have any questions regarding the above approval, please contact me at (626) 821-4334 or by email at earreola@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Edwin Arreola Assistant Planner Enclosed c: Johnny Ngo, Property Owner Bingbing Zhang, Neighboring Resident Wei Cong, Neighboring Resident Lesley Ma, Neighboring Resident Li Chen and Chi Liang, Neighboring Residents Yang Liu and Jun Dai, Neighboring Residents Marianne Martin, Neighboring Resident