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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings and Action ReportRanch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: January 19, 2024 File No. Project Address: 25 Corto Road Association Name: Rancho Santa Anita Residents’ Association Applicant Name: Eric Tsang Property Owner(s) Name: Stephen AU Project Description: Demolish an existing one story single family residence (SFR) and construct a new 3,642 square foot (SF) two- story SFR with an attached two car garage on a 10,500 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. The proposed project is consistent with the Forms and Mass Guidelines. Explanation: The building mass is consistent will other new homes on the block. 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 reoriented to the rear of the house, so that the garage door would not front on the street. The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines. Explanation: Has a clear and distinctive architectural style that is consistently applied throughout the design. Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -2- The proposed project is consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale Guidelines. Explanation: The second story plate height was 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. The front elevation was revised to provide greater articulation. The proposed project is consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines. Explanation: Façade details consistently applied. The proposed project is consistent with the Colors and Materials Guidelines. Explanation: The design utilizes quality materials. 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 Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -3- 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 new 6 foot wood fence will be constructed to match the existing wood fence. The proposed project is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. Explanation: The driveway and garage turnaround will 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: JANUARY 18, 2024 ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision: AYES: Eriksson, Boehr, Huang, Medeiros and Pappas NOES: None ABSENT: Fricke Conditions of Approval: 1) Final construction shall closely follow the approved rendering. 2) The project Landscape Architect shall meet on site with Bob Eriksson and Greg Medeiros to discuss design details including the removal of Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- existing trees and placement of new trees before landscape construction drawings are submitted to the City. 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 January 29, 2024. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approved designs shall expire in one year (January 19, 2025) 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. 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