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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision 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 October 3, 2023 Robert Wang W Design & Architects 2211 Michelson Drive, Suite 900 Irvine, CA 92612 Subject: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR No. 23-06, Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 23-04, and Removal of Health Protected Tree No. TRH 23-05 Project Address: 62 W. Woodruff Avenue Dear Applicant: The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on October 2, 2023. Staff received no comments during the notification period. After careful consideration, staff has determined that the design of the new single family residence is consistent with the Single Family Design Guidelines. Therefore, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the single-family design review project, for a new 3,833 square-foot, two-story, Prairie-style residence with a detached two-car garage and detached accessory recreation structure. The Applicant is also proposing to remove one (1) London Plane Tree that is within the projects footprint and encroach into the dripline of one (1) protected Juniper Tree that is within the rear setback area, located at 62 W. Woodruff Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials conditionally approved for Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 23-06. 2. Two (2) 24”-box trees shall be required as replacement trees for the removal of the one protected tree. The Landscape Plan for plan-check review must identify the trees and the trees must be planted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. The Property Owner/Applicant shall develop and maintain the site in compliance with all of the recommended tree protection measures listed in the Arborist Report, March 15, 2023. 4. All windows shall be recessed a minimum of two inches. The plans submitted for Building plan check shall include a detail. 5. A Covenant is required for the detached Accessory Entertainment structure, and the required documents shall be updated and filed to Planning Services when the plans are submitted to Building Services for plan-check. After review and approval by the City, the Covenant shall be recorded at the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office prior to issuance a Certificate of Occupancy from Building Services.. 6. 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. 7. 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 and employees. 8. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and hold the 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 No. 23-06, TRH 23-05, and TRE 23-04 (“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 notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will cooperate in the defense of the matter. 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, the Applicant shall provide to the 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. The 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. The City shall only refund to the 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. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any 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, at the request of the Applicant or not. 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 Community Development Division along with a $673.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approval of SFADR 23-06 shall not be in 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 November 3, 2023, this approval will become null and void. This design approval shall expire in one year (October 13, 2024) 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) 574-5447 or by email at amaccarley@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/Planning Services Alison MacCarley Assistant Planner Enclosure c: Wei Jian Chen, Property Owner