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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes MINUTES Santa Anita Village Association Public Hearing Regarding 421 Magellan Road Thursday August 25, 2022 Arcadia City Hall. City Council Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: 7:06 PM ROLL CALL PRESENT: Laurie Thompson, Jerry Shen, Thanh Lim, Michael Lee ABSENT: Patrick Hu -arrived late PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments on issues not the subject of tonight’s hearing PUBLIC HEARING 421 Magellan Road Front facing garage addition and changes to driveway and slope. Architectural change to front façade. Chuck Lau presented the project on behalf of the applicant and owner. He describes the project at 421 Magellan. Presents the latest plan revision which differs significantly from the plans provided to the ARB for this meeting. The style was identified by Chuck Lau as Post War. PUBLIC HEAING OPENED COMMENTS Neighbor at 951 Palo Alto Neighbor on Altura Drive Neighbor at 504 Magellan Neighbors expressed concerns that the project does not fit in with the neighborhood, along with concerns about the curved driveway, retaining walls, amount of concrete paving, and the lack of landscaping. They were concerned that the. plans lacked sufficient quality. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED BOARD DISCUSSION AND ACTION: d Laurie Thompson, Chair, advised Mr. Lau that the previously submitted plans are the versions that will be considered during this meeting, as the latest revision did not meet the deadline. Board concerns included the inaccuracy of plans, lack of respect for the natural topography of the site, and preservation of the characteristics of the neighborhood, along with several code compliance issues and non- consistency with multiple Single Family Guidelines. More information is needed about materials, average slope, height and materials of retaining walls and depth of front porch pilasters. Michael Lee advised major rethinking about concepts, and ideas in order to make this harmonious and compatible with the neighborhood. MOTION: Than Lim offers motion to deny based on the findings at this hearing. Jerry Shen and Michael Lee both seconded. ROLL CALL AYES: 4 NOS: 0 There is a 14 day appeal period. ADJOURNMENT The Village Architectural Board adjourned this meeting at 8:43 pm..