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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1116 Panorama Drive Findings and Action Report 5-28-2025Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: May 30, 2025 File No. Project Address: 1116 Panorama Drive Association Name: Rancho Santa Anita Residents’ Association Applicant Name: Brian Chen Property Owner(s) Name: Perry and Penny Poon Project Description: Demolish an existing one story single family residence (SFR) and construct a new 3,555 square foot (SF) two- story SFR with a detached three car garage on a 10,570 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 second floor square footage was reduced to achieve a better first floor to second floor ratio. 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 detached three car garage is proposed in the rear of the lot. The driveway is 12 feet wide and includes an attractive pattern and finish. The proposed project is consistent with the Architectural Styles Guidelines. Explanation: The architectural style was revised to be more traditional with additional detailing which was 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 massing was stepped back to minimize impacts on adjacent neighbors and the streetscape. 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 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. 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 new 6 foot CMU wall will be constructed. The driveway and walkway swing gate will be a solid design. The proposed project is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. Explanation: The landscape plan will meet City of Arcadia Welo requirements. 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: MAY 28, 2025 ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision: AYES: Boehr,Chan, Huang, Medeiros and Pappas NOES: None Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- Conditions of Approval: 1) Both the driveway and the walkway swing gate to be a solid design. 2) Paint gable end batten board a single color matching the siding color. 3) Add note on plan regarding the location of gutters and downspouts. 4) Reduce size of second floor closet window in east elevation and second floor bathroom window in west elevation. 5) Use consistent window gird design for all windows. 6) Replace podocarpus gracilior with 24” box podcarpus macrophyllus. 7) Add 36” box Japanese maple to planting area adjacent to driveway and walkway. 8) Replace redbud with 48” box multi-trunk carrot wood tree (cupaniopsis anacardioides). ARB Chair to review and sign off that the above conditions have been incorporated in the plan. 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 $728.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on June 9, 2025. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approved designs shall expire in one year (June 10, 2026) 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