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Date: June 26, 2025 File No.
Project Address: 1436 Carmelita Place
Association Name: Santa Anita Oaks HOA
Applicant Name: Zhao Chen
Property Owner(s) Name: Zhao Chen
Project Description: A new 4428 square foot, four bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, one-story,
Ranch style residence with an existing 2 car garage
FINDINGS
Only check those that are apply and provide a written explanation for each
The proposed project x£ is, £ is not consistent with the Site Planning Principles
and Neighborhood Context Guidelines.
Explanation:
This one story home is in harmony and character with the
neighborhood
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Forms and Mass
Guidelines.
Explanation: One story
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Frontage Conditions
Guidelines.
Explanation:
New home will be on the same frontage dimensions as the original
home
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Garages and Driveways
Guidelines.
Explanation:
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Architectural Styles
Guidelines.
Explanation:
This on story ranch style home is consistent with the architectural
guidelines
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The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Height, Bulk, and Scale
Guidelines.
Explanation:
The new 12 foot interior ceiling and external roof lines are consistent
with the residential guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Roofline Guidelines.
Explanation: The roofline is consistent with the guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Entries Guidelines.
Explanation: The front entry way is consistent with the guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Windows and Doors
Guidelines.
Explanation: Windows and doors are consistent with the guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Articulation Guidelines.
Explanation: One story home is consistent with the guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Facade Details Guidelines.
Explanation:
The new home will have natural stone features to highlight the west
facing facade
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Colors and Materials
Guidelines.
Explanation: All colors and materials are consistent with the guidelines
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The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Accessory Lighting
Guidelines.
Explanation: Lighting is consistent with the guidelines
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Additions, Alterations,
and Accessory Buildings/Structures Guidelines.
Explanation: There will be NO additions, alterations to accessory building or garage
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Hillside Properties
Guidelines.
Explanation: This is NOT a hillside property
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Fences, Walls, Gates, and
Hedges Guidelines.
Explanation: There are no new fences,, walls or gates proposed for this property
The proposed project X£ is, £ is not consistent with the Impervious Coverage and
Landscape Areas Guidelines.
Explanation:
Impervious coverage and landscape will remain the same as it exists
presently
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.
X£ APPROVED £ CONDITIONALLY APPROVED £ DENIED
Date of ARB Meeting: MONDAY JUNE 23, 2025
ARB Members Rendering the Above Decision:
AYES: Lee, Louie, Lile, Chen, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Liberio, Mulvehill abstained because the live within the 300 ft
radius of the project
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Conditions of Approval:
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 _________ p.m. on__________________________. You will be
notified if an appeal is filed.
Approved designs shall expire in one year (_June 26, 2026I _) 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 the
ARB Chairperson at (saohoaarb@gmail.com). Thank you.
c: City of Arcadia, Planning Division
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