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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
June 9, 2025 SENT VIA EMAIL AND MAIL
Ralph Poon
4316 Walnut Street #A
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Subject: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 24-08
Project Address: 53 W. Longden Avenue
Dear Applicant:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on
June 6, 2025. Staff received no comments during the notification period.
After careful consideration, staff has determined that the design of the new
single family residence is consistent with the Single Family Design
Guidelines. Therefore, the Development Services Department has
conditionally approved Single Family Architectural Design Review No.
SFADR 24-08 for a new 4,714 square foot two-story house with an attached
three car garage at 53 W. Longden Avenue, subject to the conditions of
approval listed below. A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is also
proposed. Please note that pursuant to State law, the ADU requires only
ministerial approval through a building permit and is not subject to
discretionary review
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Property
Owner/Applicant in a manner that is consistent with the plans
submitted and conditionally approved for Single Family Architectural
Design Review No. SFADR 24-08, subject to the satisfaction of the
Deputy Development Services Director or designee.
2. Where a side property line contains a fence within the subject
property, or on the property line, a block wall is to be constructed in
place of the fence by the Applicant/Property Owner prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The block wall is to be
constructed within the property, adjacent to the side property
boundary and in compliance with the provisions of the Development
Code. The block wall shall be stucco-ed to match the residence on
both sides and have a decorative trim cap. The wall foundation is not
to encroach into any neighboring property.
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 Deputy Development
Services Director, 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 SFADR 24-08 (“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 Community Development Division
along with a $728.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025. You will be
notified if an appeal is filed.
Approval of SFADR 24-08 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 July 9, 2025, this approval will become null and void.
This approval shall expire in one year (June 20, 2026) from the effective date unless a
building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of
occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed.
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) 574-5442 or by email at fgraham@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Fiona Graham
Planning Services Manager
Enclosure
Attn: Rudy Lam on behalf of the property owner, Kah Hong Teddy Lee