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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConditional Approval DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415 November 5, 2025 Kenny Yu 5917 Oak Avenue #317 Temple City, CA 91780 Subject: Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 24-25 and Protected Tree Encoroachment Permit No. TRE 25-05 Project Address: 2506 Florence Avenue Dear Mr. Yu: The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on September 22, 2025. Staff did not receive any comments during the notiflcation period. After receipt of the required flndings for the Historical Evaluation Report on November 4, 2025, and after careful consideration, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the plans for Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 24-25 and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 25-05 for the proposed two-story, Mediterranean-style single-family residence at 2506 Florence Ave. The residence will include 6,189 square feet of habitable area where the maximum allowed limit is 7,355 square feet. The structure will be 26 feet in height and below the maximum allowed height limit of 30 feet. The residence will provide a three-car garage with a total fioor area of 768 square feet but exempt from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) inclusion per the Development Code. The residence includes an attached single and a two-car garage. A Protected Tree Encroachment Permit is requested for a Redwood tree located in the front yard which will be preserved and protected during demolition and construction activity. The development will also include a State-exempt 800-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) located within the rear yard. Although part of the project, the ADU is not subject to this SFADR 24- 25 application process. The proposed project complies with all the Development Standards including setbacks, height, lot coverage, and fioor area limits. The project Page 2 of 4 also meets City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines. The approval of this SFADR 24-25 and TRE 25-05 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 submitted and conditionally approved for Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 24-25 and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 25-05, subject to the satisfaction of the Deputy Development Services Director or designee. 2. Prior to demolition and during all phases of construction activity the existing protected tree on site shall be fenced and protected per the arborist recommendation included in the Arborist Report dated April 11, 2025. 3. Prior to final inspection/Certificate of Occupancy issuance an arborist report must be submitted to the Building Services Department to provide evaluation of the protected tree on site. 4. The Property Owner/Applicant shall comply with all City requirements regarding building safety, flre 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. 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 officials and employees. 5. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Property Owner/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 24-25 and TRE 25-05 (“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 Page 3 of 4 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, speciflcations, 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 Property Owner/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 Property Owner/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, the Property Owner/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 flnal, 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 flle an appeal, a completed Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community Development Division along with a $772.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. You will be notifled if an appeal is flled. Approval of SFADR 24-25 and TRE 25-05 shall not be of effect unless the Property Owner and Applicant have executed and flled the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance Page 4 of 4 Form is due now and if it is not received by December 5, 2025, 4:30 p.m. this approval will become null and void. This approval shall expire in one year (November 18, 2026) from the effective date unless a building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certiflcate of occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed. An extension may be granted by the Deputy 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 flndings 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. If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5422 or email gyesayan@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/Planning Services Gary Yesayan Associate Planner Attachment: Acceptance Form c: Juan Reyes, Applicant/Architect