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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision Letter DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415 July 8, 2026 Delivered via email and EDGE Eric Tsang 440 E. Huntington Dr. STE 323 Arcadia, CA 91006 Subject: Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 26-04 Project Address: 415 E. Norman Avenue Dear Applicant: The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision has ended. No comments were received during the notiflcation period. After careful consideration, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the plans for Single-Family Design Review No. SFADR 26-04 for the construction of a new 3,535-square-foot, two-story single-family residence with an attached 600-square-foot two-car garage at 415 E. Norman Avenue. The proposed project complies with all applicable Development Code standards, including setbacks, maximum fioor area, lot coverage, and height, and is consistent with the City's Residential Design Guidelines. The approval of SFADR 26-04 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 26-04, subject to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or designee. 2. Existing masonry walls located on the subject property shall be stucco flnished to match the proposed residence. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide documentation verifying the ownership of all existing perimeter walls. If any wall is located on an adjoining property, written authorization from the property owner and a recorded wall agreement shall be provided prior to modiflcation. If a wall agreement cannot be obtained, a new masonry wall shall be constructed entirely on the subject property with the foundation set a minimum of two (2) inches inside the property line. The new wall shall include a decorative cap and a stucco flnish compatible with the approved residence. 3. Prior to flnal inspection, the Applicant/Owner shall obtain all required permits from the City of Arcadia Public Works Department for the removal of the existing ash tree located within Page 2 of 4 the public right-of-way. The Applicant/Owner shall install one (1) 36-inch box Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora) within the public right-of-way as replacement mitigation. The flnal planting location shall be determined and approved by the Public Works Inspector. All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 4. Prior to flnal inspection, the Applicant/Owner shall remove the existing easterly driveway approach and replace it with full-height curb and gutter in accordance with City standards, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 5. Prior to flnal inspection, the Applicant/Owner shall construct a new driveway approach in accordance with City Standard 801-1, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 6. Prior to flnal inspection, the Applicant/Owner shall remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the project frontage, from property line to property line, with a two-foot slot cut in accordance with City Standard 802-1 through 802-3, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. Prior to flnal inspection, the Applicant/Owner shall underground all dry utilities associated with the project, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 8. Prior to issuance of a Certiflcate of Occupancy, the Applicant/Owner shall repair any damage to the street frontage resulting from construction activities, including but not limited to trench cuts and construction traffic, from property line to property line, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 9. All exterior materials, colors, and architectural details shall match the approved plans and shall be maintained in good condition. 10. All construction related regulations imposed by the Building Division shall be strictly adhered to including hours allowed for construction, permitted noise levels, and dust control. 11. The Property Owner/Applicant 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 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. 12. 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, Page 3 of 4 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 action s and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in connection with SFADR 26-04 (“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 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 the required appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on July 20, 2026. You will be notifled if an appeal is flled. Approval of SFADR 26-04 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 Form is due within 30 days of the date of this letter and if it is not received, this approval will become null and void. Page 4 of 4 This approval shall expire in one year (July 20, 2027) 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 required 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 this approval, please contact me at (626) 574-5447 or mchipres@ArcadiaCA.gov. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/Planning Services Melissa Chipres Senior Planner Attachment: Acceptance Form cc: Baolin Han, Property Owner