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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415
May 27, 2026 Delivered Via EDGE & Email
Emily Tong
255 E. Santa Clara St. STE 200
Arcadia, CA 91006
Subject: Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 26-02;
Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 26-03; and
Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 26-06
Project Address: 945 Singing Wood Drive
Dear Applicant:
At its May 26, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously approved Planning
Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 26-02; Protected Healthy Tree Removal
Permit No. TRH 26-03; and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 26-06 to reduce
the required front yard setback from the required 151’-6” to 120’-0”, removal of one
protected healthy Coast Live Oak tree, and allow encroachment into the protected zones of
additional protected trees in connection with the demolition of an existing residence and
construction of a new two-story single-family residence with attached garages, pool
house/cabana, swimming pool, and associated site improvements within the Rancho Santa
Anita Homeowners Association at 945 Singing Wood Drive, subject to the conditions listed
as part of the enclosed Resolution No. 2189.
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 Community Development Division either
in person during business hours, or through Arcadia’s EDGE Portal at
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/EDGE, along with a $772.00 appeal fee by June 5, 2026, at 4:30PM.
The approval of PC AM 26-02, TRH 26-03 and TRE 26-06 shall expire in one year (June 7,
2027) 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
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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 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 findings can be
made. 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 (626) 574-5416 for information on submittals and fees. This letter of approval must
be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting process.
Approval of Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 26-02; Protected
Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 26-03; and Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No.
TRE 26-06 shall not go into effect unless the Property Owner and Applicant have executed
and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these
conditions of approval. The Acceptance Form is due now and if it is not received by June
27, 2026, or if the project is appealed, this approval will become null and void.
You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this
notice. If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5447, or by email at
mchipres@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Melissa Chipres
Senior Planner
Attachments: Resolution No. 2189
Acceptance Form