HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB Public Hearing Minutes- 1111 San CarlosSanta Anita Oaks Homeowners Association
Architectural Review Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER - Chair Tom Walker called the remote meeting to order at 5:14 PM
PURPOSE – Hearing for proposed new home at 1111 San Carlos Road, Arcadia
ATTENDEES -
Tom Walker (chair, ARB)
Matt Rimmer (ARB)
Vince Vargas (ARB)
Jessica Louie (ARB)
Loren Brodhead (ARB)
Philip Chan (architect)
Tom Nguyen (owner)
BACKGROUND –
Plans were submitted to the ARB by Philip Chan, architect, for a new two-story house at 1111
San Carlos Road. Tom and Michelle Nguyen are the owners of the property which currently has
a one-story house.
PUBLIC COMMENTS –
Loren Brodhead –
Objected to the front courtyard. Architect agreed to make modifications.
Noted that the door arches and rectangular windows were incongruous. Architect agreed to
make changes.
Asked to add two oak trees in front. Architect agreed.
Jessica Louie –
Objected to courtyard and noted it was a safety hazard.
Vince Vargas –
The focus of the house is confusing. Entry is redundant.
Move driveway closer to the home.
Consider removing the balcony in the back.
The chair then proposed a continuation meeting to review the proposed modifications which was
seconded and agreed to by the ARB.
Meeting was closed at 6:57 PM.
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The Continuation meeting was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association
Architectural Review Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER - Chair Tom Walker called the remote meeting to order at 5:00 PM
PURPOSE – Continuation of hearing for proposed new home at 1111 San Carlos Road, Arcadia
ATTENDEES -
Tom Walker (chair, ARB)
Matt Rimmer (ARB)
Vince Vargas (ARB)
Jessica Louie (ARB)
Loren Brodhead (ARB)
Gabriel Rousset (ARB)
Philip Chan (architect)
Gil Perez (neighbor)
Tom Nguyen (owner)
BACKGROUND –
Philip Chan, architect, presented the revised plans and described the changes made. Questions
were asked and consensus was reached on all issues. The changes and issues are summarized as
follows:
- The courtyard was removed
- The rectangular windows in the front were changed to arched windows
- Oak trees were added to the landscape plan
- Driveway was moved closer to the house
- Balcony in the back was removed
- Garden wall will be less than 24” high
- The front gate was eliminated
- The wall next to the front door was removed
- The front fence was removed
- Pool plans to be submitted with no waterfall features
The chair then called for a vote resulting in unanimous approval:
Tom Walker (Yes)
Matt Rimmer (Yes)
Vince Vargas (Yes)
Jessica Louie (Yes)
Loren Brodhead (Yes)
Gabriel Rousset (Yes)
Meeting was closed at 6:57 PM.