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HomeMy WebLinkAbout45 Corto Road Findings and Action Report 3-28-2025Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -1- Date: March 28, 2025 File No. Project Address: 45 Corto Road Association Name: Rancho Santa Anita Residents’ Association Applicant Name: Eric Tsang Property Owner(s) Name: Haijun Li and Fuhui Zhad Project Description: Demolish an existing one story single family residence (SFR) and construct a new 3,845 square foot (SF) two- story SFR with an attached two car garage on an 11,260 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 rear second story balcony was removed 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 detached two car garage is proposed in the rear of the lot. The driveway approach was widen to 12 feet. The planter adjacent to the driveway along the house was widen as to not interfere with the driveway. 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: 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. It was widened to 7ft., 6 inches to create a better functioning porch. 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. 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 proposed project is consistent with the Impervious Coverage and Landscape Areas Guidelines. Explanation: The driveway 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: MARCH 27,2025 ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision: AYES: Chan, Medeiros and Pappas NOES: None Ranch Santa Anita Residents’ Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Findings and Action Report -4- RECLUSED: Huang Conditions of Approval: 1) Consult with SC Edison regarding the existing power pole and guide wire. 2) Consider dormer design similar to the design used at 1009 Paloma Dr. 3) Provide adequate distance between bottom of second story windows and roof. 4) Replace exterior light fixture with more traditional design. 5) Use either podocarpus macrophyllus or Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’ adjacent to driveway or plant Ficus Nitida with root barrier or other means to prevent damage to concrete paving. ARB Chair to review and sign off that the above conditions have been incorporated in the plans 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 April 7, 2025. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approved designs shall expire in one year (April 8, 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