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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecisionRanch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: December 8, 2023 File No. Project Address: 1144 Encanto Drive Association Name: Rancho Santa Anita Residents’ Association Applicant Name: YWR Architects Property Owner(s) Name: Kylie Choi Project Description: Demolish an existing one story single family residence (SFD) and construct a new 3,708 square foot (SF) two- story SFD with a 728 SF Accessary Dwelling Unit (ADU) and 574 SF attached two car garage on a 12,375 SF lot. The plan includes landscaping improvements to the front and rear yard. FINDINGS Only check those that are apply and provide a written explanation for each The proposed project is consistent with the Site Planning Principles and Neighborhood Context Guidelines. Explanation: The building footprint is within required setbacks and considers potential privacy issues of neighbors. Podocarpus shrubs were added in the front yard along the east property line and in the rear yard along the south property line to provide additional privacy for the neighbors The proposed project is consistent with the Forms and Mass Guidelines. Explanation: The garage was moved to the front of the house so that the massing of the structure was shifted further back on the lot. The proposed project is consistent with the Frontage Conditions Guidelines. Explanation: Is compatible with the existing on-site relationship to the street. The proposed project is consistent with the Garages and Driveways Guidelines. Explanation: The attached two car garage was turned so that the garage door would not front on the street. The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines. Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -2- Explanation: Has a clear and distinctive architectural style that is consistently applied throughout the design. The proposed project is consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale Guidelines. Explanation: Both the first floor and second story plate height were reduced. The proposed project is consistent with the Roofline Guidelines. Explanation: The roof plans including overhang, color, and material are consistent with the chosen architectural style. The proposed project is consistent with the Entries Guidelines. Explanation: The front porch provides an inviting entrance The proposed project is consistent with the Windows and Doors Guidelines. Explanation: The building facades are well articulated with window and door types complementary of the architectural style. The proposed project is consistent with the Articulation Guidelines. Explanation: The design avoids large expanses of wall plane. Both the siding and stonework were wrapped around the corner of the house. The proposed project is consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines. Explanation: Façade details consistently applied. Additional details were added as part of the review process The proposed project is consistent with the Colors and Materials Guidelines. Explanation: The design utilizes quality materials. Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -3- The proposed project is consistent with the Accessory Lighting Guidelines. Explanation: Lighting fixtures are consistent with the architectural style. Light fixtures were positioned to limit spillover light on neighboring properties The proposed project  is,  is not consistent with the Additions, Alterations, and Accessory Buildings/Structures Guidelines. Explanation: NA The proposed project  is,  is not consistent with the Hillside Properties Guidelines. Explanation: NA The proposed project is consistent with the Fences, Walls, Gates, and Hedges Guidelines. Explanation: A 6 foot CMU block wall and 24 inch box shrubs were added along the east, south and west property lines to respond to neighbors’ comments. The proposed project is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. Explanation: The concrete driveway was revised to use pavers. ACTION Pursuant to City’s Development Code Section 9107.20.050, a Site Plan and Design Review in the Homeowners Association Areas may be approved only if it is found that the proposed development is consistent with the City’s adopted Design Guidelines. APPROVED X CONDITIONALLY APPROVED  DENIED Date of ARB Meeting: DECEMBER 7, 2023 ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision: AYES: Eriksson, Boehr, Medeiros and Pappas NOES: ABSENT: Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- Conditions of Approval: 1) Final construction shall closely follow the approved rendering. 2) The Landscape Architect shall meet on site with Bob Eriksson to discuss design details before landscape construction drawings are submitted to the City. 3) Use 24 inch box Podocarpus Macrophyllus instead of Pittosporum ‘Marjorie Channon’ along the rear property line. 4) Revise the front yard lawn area so that shrubs are not planted within the lawn area 5) Revise walkway per sketch provided to the applicant. Reason for Denial: 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 City’s Planning Division along with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on December 18, 2023. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approved designs shall expire in one year (December 8, 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 ARB 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. Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -5- You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this document. If you have any questions regarding the above decision, please contact Greg Medeiros, ARB Chairperson at 626-833-0249, ranchosaarb@gmail.com. Thank you. c: City of Arcadia, Planning Division