HomeMy WebLinkAboutConditional Approval
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415
April 27, 2026 Delivered via email and EDGE
Alfred Davis
5850 Glenflnnan Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
Subject: Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 25-26
Project Address: 386 Torrey Pines Drive
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 Architectural Design Review
No. SFADR 25-26 for a proposed 419-square-foot second-story addition to an existing single-
family residence, consisting of an expansion of the primary bedroom walk-in closet. The project
also includes minor exterior modiflcations such as roof and façade enhancements, replacement
of architectural trim elements, and repainting of the residence at 386 Torrey Pines Drive. The
proposed project complies with all applicable Development Standards including setbacks, fioor
area ratio, and height. The project also meets the City’s Residential Design Guidelines. The
approval of SFADR 25-26 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 25-26, subject to the satisfaction of the Development
Services Director or designee.
2. All exterior materials, colors, and architectural details shall match the approved plans and
shall be maintained in good condition.
3. 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.
4. 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
Page 2 of 3
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 requiremen ts 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 ot her actions and liabilities
for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in
connection with SFADR 25-26 (“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
Page 3 of 3
with the required appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on May 7, 2026. You will be notifled if an appeal is
flled.
Approval of SFADR 25-26 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.
This approval shall expire in one year (May 7, 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 fl ndings 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: Lily Chang, Property Owners