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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
November 9, 2023
Kenny Yu
5917 Oak Avenue #317
Temple City, CA 91780
Subject: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 23-05
Project Address: 625 E. Norman Ave
Dear Mr. Yu:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on November
9, 2023. Staff received one comments during the notification period regarding
construction time and size of the proposed home. There are other two-story homes
with similar size in the neighborhood; therefore, Staff has determined that the
design of the new single-family residence is consistent with the Single Family
Design Guidelines and the homes in the neighborhood. After careful consideration,
staff has determined that the design of a new 5,788 square foot French Style Home
with a three-car attached garage. Therefore, the Development Services
Department has conditionally approved the subject proposal at 625 E. Norman
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 Design Review No. SFADR 23-
05.
2. All windows shall be recessed a minimum of two inches. The plans
submitted for Building plan check shall include a detail.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 Single-Family Design
Review No. SFADR 23-05 (“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 Development Services Department along with a
$713.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Approval of SFADR 23-05 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 December
10, 2023, this approval will become null and void.
This design approval shall expire in one year (November 21, 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: Lilian Wu, 5917 Oak Avenue, Temple City 91780, Property Owner
Wen Hsieh, 706 E Norman Ave, Neighbors