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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
December 19, 2024
Eric Tsang
440 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 323
Arcadia, CA 91006
Subject: Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-01
Project Address: 157 Genoa Street
Dear Mr. Tsang:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
November 26, 2024. Staff received a collective list of comments from
several property owners neighboring the project site. After careful review
and consideration, staff determined that the proposed project complies with
City’s Multifamily Residential Design Guidelines and the Development
Code. Therefore, the Development Services Department has conditionally
approved the multi-family design review project, for a new four-unit, multi-
family development which will comprise of two, three-story, Spanish-style
buildings with attached two-car garages. Units will have floor area ranging
between 1,700 to 2,021 square feet. The project will also provide two guest
parking spaces, bicycle parking, and open space in compliance with the
Development Code. The MFADR 24-01 approval is subject to the following
conditions:
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Property
Owner/Applicant in a manner that is consistent with the plans and
materials conditionally approved for Multiple-Family Architectural
Design Review No. MFADR 24-01.
2. Any utility or mechanical equipment, such as backflow devices, visible
from the public right-of-way, shall be screened from public view.
Screening may include landscaping, solid walls or other methods
deemed appropriate for the development. The placement and height of
said screening shall be subject to review and approval by the Deputy
Development Services Director.
3. Prior to final inspection one (1) 36-inch box-sized Crape Myrle
“Dynamite” tree shall be planted in the parkway. Exact location shall
be determined by the Public Works Services Inspector.
4. All structures shall be fire sprinklered per the City of Arcadia Fire
Department Single and Multi-Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard.
5. A knox switch shall be provided for any proposed vehicular gates.
6. The existing driveway approach shall be removed and replaced with a
new driveway approach providing a minimum width of 12’-6” and a
minimum 1-foot separation from driveway wing to the property line.
7. The driveway leading to Unit four shall remain below ten percent (10%) slope.
8. All overhead utilities, including but not limited to cable television, telephone, and
electrical systems, shall be underground.
9. The Property Owner/Applicant shall remove the existing and construct new
sidewalk providing adequate path of travel in compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
10. The Property Owner/Applicant shall remove and replace curb and gutter with 2’
slot cut from property line to property line.
11. The Property Owner/Applicant shall remove and replace asphalt and ribbon
gutter in alley from west property line to east property line. The asphalt north of
the ribbon gutter shall be replaced only if damaged during construction.
12. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Property Owner/Applicant
shall dedicate 12 feet of additional right-of-way to the City of Arcadia along
Second Avenue from property line to property line. Proposed private sewer and
drainage structures shall be placed on property behind the newly established
property line.
13. Prior to occupancy, repair of any damage caused by the development to the
street frontages from property line to property line including but not limited to
trench cuts and construction traffic, shall be done per the direction of the City
Engineer. The repair may extend from curb to curb, according to the direction
of the City Engineer should the street at the time be under the City’s pavement
moratorium.
14. Grading plans shall be submitted and approved by Building & Safety. The
grading plans shall indicate all site improvements and shall indicate complete
drainage paths of all drainage water run-off.
15. A demolition permit shall be obtained from Building Services prior to the
removal and/or demolition of the structures on site.
16. The development shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following
codes as applicable:
a. California Building Code
b. California Electrical Code
c. California Mechanical Code
d. California Plumbing Code
e. California Energy Code
f. California Fire Code
g. California Green Building Standards Code
h. California Existing Building Code
i. Arcadia Municipal Code
17. Project shall comply with Chapter 35A Multiple Family Construction Standards
as amended in the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.20
18. An 8" VCP City sewer line is available on Genoa St, and another 8" VCP City
sewer line is available on the alley between Fano St. and Genoa St. Assuming
typical sanitary sewer demands for a project of this size and type, the existing
City sewer system should be capable of meeting all anticipated demands of the
improvements as described in the information provided. Property
Owner/Applicant is to confirm sewer capacity with Public Works prior to the
issuance of building permits.
19. The existing sewer lateral(s) shall be utilized if possible.
20. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream
manhole cover, an approved backwater valve shall be required.
21. A 6” CIP water mains with 72 psi static pressure are available on the north side
of Genoa St. and shall be used for domestic water and/or fire services.
22. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Property
Owner/Applicant shall install separate water meters for each condo unit. A
water meter for each unit can be used to supply both domestic water services
and fire services. The fire service shall be separated from domestic water
services with an approved back flow device.
23. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Property
Owner/Applicant shall install a separate water service and meter for irrigation
uses at common/shared areas. A back flow prevention device shall be installed
per Department of Public Works Services approval.
24. Prior to building permit issuance, a Water Meter Permit Application shall be
submitted to the Public Works Services Department.
25. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Property
Owner/Applicant shall install a new water service according to the specifications
of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Section. Abandonment
of existing water services, if necessary, shall be carried out by the Property
Owner/Applicant, according to Public Works Services Department, Engineering
Division specifications.
26. The proposed project is subject to LID requirements. These requirements
include using infiltration trenches, bioretention planter boxes, roof drains
connected to a landscaped area, pervious concrete/paver, etc.
27. Prior to building permit issuance, a Landscape Plan in compliance with the
City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) shall be submitted to the
Building Serviced Division with the project plans for review and approval.
28. The Property Owner/Applicant 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.
29. 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 Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-
01 (“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 promptly notify the Applicant of
the claim, action, or proceedings and will fully cooperate in the defense of the
matter. Once notified, 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 def ense 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 that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties hereby agree
to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any
such third-party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the Applicant in
connection with 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.
30. Approval of MFADR 24-01 shall not take effect until the Applicant and the
Property Owner has executed and filed with the City the attached Acceptance
Form on or before January 21, 2025, to indicate acceptance of the conditions
required by this approval.
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 $728.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024. You will be
notified if an appeal is filed.
This approval shall expire in one year (December 31, 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 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 Buildi ng
Services to initiate the permitting process.
Approval of Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-01 shall not go
into 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 January 21, 2025, or if the
project is appealed, this approval will become null and void.
You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this
notice. If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5422, or by email at
gyesayan@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division / Planning Services
Gary Yesayan
Associate Planner
Attachments:
Acceptance Form
c: Henrui Properties LP, Property Owner