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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ArcadiaCA.gov | 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 574- 5415
April 30, 2026 Via EDGE & E-Mail
Eric Tsang
440 E. Huntington Dr. Ste 323
Arcadia, CA 91006
Subject: Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 26-05
Project Address: 243 E. Forest Avenue
Dear Applicant:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on April 27, 2026. Staff
did not receive any comments during the comment period. After careful review and
consideration, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the
plans for Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 26-05 for a new 3,448-square-
foot, two-story, French Country style residence, with an attached 422-square-foot two-car
garage. The residence will also include 16-square-foot high-ceiling areas and covered patios
and porches totaling 252 square feet.
The proposed project qualifles for a Categorical Exemption per Section 1530 3 from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a new, single-family residence, and complies
with all the Development Standards including setbacks, lot coverage, height, and fioor area
limits. The project also meets City’s Single-Family Residential Design Guidelines.
The approval of SFADR 26-05 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 26-05, subject to the satisfaction
of the Development Services Director or designee.
2. Removal and/or installation of property line fences and walls shall require adjacent
property owner approval. All new property line walls must be flnished on both sides to
match the main house.
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3. City Engineer’s approval shall be required if stamped and/or colored concrete will be
proposed within the City’s right-of-way.
4. Prior to occupancy, the Property Owner/Applicant shall perform the following off-site
improvements:
a. Construct a new driveway approach per City Standard 801-1.
b. Remove the existing driveway and replace with full height curb and gutter.
c. Remove and replace curb and gutter, with 2’ slot cut, from property line to
property line.
5. As part of the new development, all dry utilities shall be undergrounded. Existing
overhead electrical service must be removed and replaced with underground electrical
services. Electrical transformers, if needed, must be installed on private property and
outside of the public right-of-way.
6. Prior to occupancy, the Property Owner/Applicant shall repair any damage caused by
the development to the street and alley frontages from property line to property line
including but not limited to trench cuts and construction traffic to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
7. Removal and replacement of any tree located on the City property shall be subject to
review and approval from the Public Works Services Department.
8. 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 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.
9. 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 26-05 (“Project”) on the Project site,
and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or those of
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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, 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 May 11, 2026. You will only be notifled if an appeal
is flled.
Approval of SFADR 26-05 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 Form is due now and if it is not received by
Monday, June 1, 2026, this approval will become null and void.
This approval shall expire in one year (May 12, 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.
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An extension may be granted by the 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.
For questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5422 or by email at gyesayan@arcadiaca.gov
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division/Planning Services
Gary Yesayan
Associate Planner
Enclosure: Acceptance Form
cc: Ying Li, Property Owner