Design Review Board

MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING - CITY OF GLENDALE July 11, 2019 Meeting called to order at 5:05 p.m. I. ROLL CALL: Present: Arzoumanian, Benlian, Boyajyan, Welch Absent: Simonian Community Development Department - Vilia Zemaitaitis, Kris Agardi , Kathy Duarte, Manoosh Zakarian II. REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF THE AGENDA: The agenda for this meeting was posted on or before 5 p.m. on July 5, 2019, on the bulletin board outside City Hall. Ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None IV. REVIEW CALENDAR: a) Staff Announcement: Introduction of a new ORB Member Christopher Welch b) Design Review Cases: 1. PDR1728328 - 318 Brockmont Drive Continued to August 8, 2019. 2. PDR1825656 - 5227 Maryland A venue Speaking on the item: Asik Menachekanian (Architect) Razmik Hatoomian (Owner) Esther Chicaferro Odette Hambarsoomian Melissa and Daniel Lee Connie Berg Motion: Moved by: Approved with conditions (Record of Decision attached) Arzoumanian Seconded: Boyajyan Vote as follows : Ayes: Arzoumanian , Boyajyan, Benlian, Welch Noes: None Absent: Simonian Abstain: None V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 13, 2019 VI. STAFF AND BOARD BUSINESS / DISCUSSION OF ITEMS: None VII. ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m. Chairperson - Design Review Board 1

City of Glendale 633 E. Broadway, Room 103 Community Development Glendale, CA 91206-4386 Department Tel (818) 548-2140 or (818) 548-2115 Planning Division Fax (818) 240-0392 www .glendaleca.gov_____________.;.___________•...;..;,;.;.~~~..;;.;;~.;;;~ =~~~~--- Meeting Date Project Summary: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD RECORD OF DECISI ON July 11 , 2019 ORB Case No. Address Applicant PDR1825656 5227 Maryland Avenue Asik Menachekanian The applicant is proposing a 1,015 square-foot addition and interior remodel to the first floor, a new 1,290 square-foot second story for a total of 3,257 square feet and a new attached garage at the existing 952 square-foot house with an attached garage (built in 1954) on a 11,768 square-foot lot, zoned R1 (Residential) Zone , Floor Area Ratio District II. The project is considered a new house as more than 50 percent of the combined area of the exterior walls and roof will be demolished. Design Review: Board Member Motion Second Yes No Absent Abstain Arzoumanian X X Benlian X Boyajyan X X Simonian X Welch X Totals 4 0 1 0 DRB Decision Approved with conditions. Conditions: 1. Provide permeable pavers for the new entry walkway; add decorative bands to the existing driveway using the same walkway paver. 2 . Eliminate the light fixtures as shown on the elevations at the second floor. Provide fixture specifications and locations for other lighting for review by staff. 3. Provide a location for trash storage. 4. Revise the building elevations to show gutters and downspouts. 5. Locate the air conditioner condenser unit on the north side of property and provide a hard wall material for screening . 6. Replace the existing chain link fence with new decorative fencing utilizing a material such as wood or concrete block.

Considerations: 7. Conside making the Master Bedroom window on the north elevation smaller. Analysis: Site Planning: The proposed site planning is appropriate, as modified by any proposed conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons: • The majority of the first addition is located at the front of the house and will be approximately16 feet closer to the street (60-foot street front setback to a 44'-9" street front setback), which is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood average setback of 41 feet. • The new second floor is setback from the first floor to provide appropriate distance from the adjacent neighbors (approximately 10 feet on the north and 15 feet on the south). • The garage will remain attached to the side of the house, pushed back from the main entry, which is in keeping with the existing design. • The existing trees will be maintained and new drought tolerant landscaping will be provided, which is appropriate to the style of the house. • The location of the existing driveway and fences will remain unchanged except for the addition of a new walkway to the front entry, which is appropriate for the new front entry, and the walkway and driveway will be decorative. Mass and Scale: The proposed massing and scale are appropriate, as modified by any proposed conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons: • The new second floor addition is setback from the front and sides of the house helping to reduce its impact front the street and on the adjoining neighbors at each side. • The house forms are appropriately proportioned and fit in with the existing design. • The character defining features of the existing modest, residence, including the front windows, and front porch are maintained stylistically and incorporated into the proposed project. Design and Detailing: The proposed design and detailing are appropriate, as modified by any proposed conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons: • The addition and front porch maintain the character defining features of the house and integrates well within the existing residence. • The project incorporates design details and materials to match the existing styles of the single family dwelling, such as stucco, windows and shutters, wood fascia, and asphalt composition shingles. • The neighborhood is comprised of a variety of building styles. The proposed first and second story additions are well designed and fit the neighborhood style. ORB Staff Member Kathy Duarte__..:.,_________ _ Notes: Contact the case planner for an appointment for a ORB stamp. ORB stamps will not be stamped over the counter without an appointment with the case planner. The Design Review Board approves the design of project only. Approval of a project by the Design Review Board does not constitute an approval of compliance with the Zoning Code and/or Building Code requirements. If an appeal is not filed within the 15-day appeal period of the Design Review Board decision, plans may be approved for Building Division plan check. Prior to Building Division plan check submittal, Design Review Board approved plans must be stamped approved by the Design Review staff. Any changes to the approv ed plans may constitute returning to the Design Rev iew Board for approval. Prior to Building Division plan check submittal , all changes in substantial conformance with approved plans by the Design Review Board must be on file with the Planning Division.

Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM

I. Roll Call: Arzoumanian, Boyajyan, Benlian, Simonian

II. Report Regarding Posting of Agenda: The agenda for this meeting was posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall at or before 5:00 p.m. on

July 5, 2019

III. Oral Communications: Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. The Board may question the

speaker, but there will be no debate or decision. The Board may refer the matter to the proper department’s section for investigation and report.

IV. Review Calendar:

A. Staff Announcements:

B. Design Review Cases:

DRB Case No. Address Applicant Planner Project Last Reviewed

a. PDR1728328** 318 Brockmont Drive E. Hagobian B. Collin New 2-Story SFD --

1. DRB Record of Decision to Approve Final Project Design

Environmental Determination: Exempt from CEQA review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”

exemption, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 due to this project being a new single family residence.

** To be continued to August 8, 2019, at the request of the applicant, and the case will be re-noticed.

b. PDR1825656 5227 Maryland Avenue A. Menachekian K. Duarte New 2-Story SFD --

1. DRB Record of Decision to Approve Final Project Design

Environmental Determination: Exempt from CEQA review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”

exemption, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 due to this project being a new single family residence.

V. Approval of Minutes: June 13, 2019

VI. Adjournment:

NOTES:

1) PARTICIPATION: Applicants will be allotted 5 minutes to explain their projects; other interested parties will be allotted 3 minutes to speak

at the discretion of the Chairperson, with a 2 minute rebuttal for the applicant. The Chairperson may alter the order of agenda items.

2) APPEALS: There is a 15-day appeal period for decisions rendered by the Design Review Board.

3) REPORTS ONLINE: Staff reports and their respective attachments are accessible through hyperlinks in the “Agendas and Minutes” section of

the City website: www.glendaleca.gov. The case file and copies of plans may be viewed in the Community Development Department,

Municipal Service Building, Room 103.

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