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Case planner Vista Azadi said the 16,000‑square‑foot hillside lot in the R1R zone will retain one existing oak tree toward the rear; the design locates the new house on a flat pad and includes an attached two‑car garage. The applicant proposes a 3,477‑square‑foot single‑story house with an expanded rear deck, a lower‑level pool room, and a pool supported by caissons. Azadi said the new design is lower in front elevation (about 14 feet, 6 inches) than the existing house and follows the neighborhood pattern of attached garages and contemporary materials, including off‑white stucco, split face stone veneer, glass railings, maple garage doors, and aluminum‑clad windows.

Applicant Sarkis Bayamjan told the board his family chose a single‑story plan to limit view impacts for neighbors and that materials and colors were selected to fit the hillside context. Neighbor Mickey Parseggian, who owns the adjacent property, said neighbors reviewed the plans and did not object, adding they were “happy for the family.”

Azadi said staff received one written comment querying height; staff confirmed the proposed front elevation (14 ft. 6 in.) is lower than the existing structure. The board approved the design with the condition to comply with Urban Forestry Department comments (tree protection plan) as recommended by staff. The approval was unanimous in roll call: yes votes recorded for Board member Halagian, Board member Lockraff, and Chair Kaskanian (3–0).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Design Review Board - 8/14/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a previously reviewed design for a new one‑story, 3,477‑square‑foot single‑family home with an attached two‑car garage, expanded deck and pool at 820 Misty Isle Drive in the R1R Hillside zone, subject to urban forestry conditions and consistent with the prior 2021 DRB approval.","taxTitle","Glendale, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4651,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482650,"Design Review Board clears Incarnation Parish master plan with historic‑review suggestions; board asks staff to explore subtle horizontal detailing",2207,1552000,3759000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5588949-25738d2f9f5928fb6c43d133edd807c5&start=1552&end=3759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5588949-25738d2f9f5928fb6c43d133edd807c5/thumbnail_1552000.jpg","/articles/6482650/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Design-Review-Board-clears-Incarnation-Parish-master-plan-with-historicreview-suggestions-board-asks-staff-to-explore-subtle-horizontal-detailing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482650-f39da70ccec208bef02fe47fec75af4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969804&Signature=CtFV9fZ4Q0Cz8B8vbrgkrRDfK-pKYB0vs-MZJnrqIGYumkDp2Mv5zVJ3toWzj0bepKqxkSpVZMFhxD8OJYW2tB-FMnKiXOcnseYsLeNlLsXsp6mEgna1FK7UdqWhWirRyYY3ccRZpoDE5XsUX8kfIYMywZgQQfeQ34fnBjXhOBSwVh0F~aDWxyZTHtd01AQAUNakCwQx~Vf69Q03yS7iXbef2ypvGnqG2fAYpGWEKQgM3OeZORdUySmxVyCi2MtQgHVPp0zuuqJCKezyPDbhT4e3tFqVmcsaIhwQFV1h6KPPI3PuAKwiuYS6ioBhB6eXoP6RxvpKQ7YaCLSeHCa41Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Design Review Board on Aug. 14 approved a master plan for Incarnation Parish at 1001 Brand Boulevard that will add a new parish center, site improvements, and campus upgrades while preserving identified historic resources on the roughly 4.5‑acre campus.

Case planner Alan Lambert reviewed the proposal, which includes demolition of a rectory garage and construction of a new parish assembly hall with an arcade, a small addition to parish offices to add restrooms, reconfigured east parking with new landscaping and EV‑ready infrastructure, undergrounding of overhead utilities, and other site improvements. Lambert said the project qualified for multiple CEQA exemptions cited in the record (Class 1, Class 3, and Class 31) and that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the project and issued advisory recommendations.

Why it matters: The project affects a large religious and school campus near northwest downtown Glendale and includes historically notable buildings by architect Jean Virge Sr.; changes to materials, color palette, and detailing could affect historic character and campus cohesion.

Father Rodel Baluctus, pastor of Incarnation Church, described the plan as the culmination of a master‑planning process that began in February 2023 with Pika & Sullivan Architects and said the parish intends the new center to serve worship, school, and community needs ahead of its centennial in October 2027.

Neil Munsell, project architect for Pika & Sullivan, presented design details and said the new parish center is sited centrally to create a courtyard and garden serving both the school and church. Munsell said materials include brick veneer, glass, cement plaster (stucco) and GFRC panels in selected locations; he said GFRC was chosen for a central west facade area to provide a durable, consistent finish that would “anchor this project in the 21st century,” and that the GFRC would help balance a heavy mechanical screen above it.

The Historic Preservation Commission made three nonbinding recommendations: replace proposed GFRC panels with stucco for consistency with historic campus buildings; add horizontal decorative banding to echo existing buildings; and reevaluate the color palette to better align with the campus. Lambert said the HPC recommendation on color was split (2–2) and that the recommendations are advisory, not mandatory.

Board members expressed overall support for the project and for the staff conditions (decorative paving at Brand Boulevard entrances, low‑water landscaping, screening of mechanical equipment, and new street trees on Brand Boulevard). Several members said they were comfortable with GFRC for durability and finish consistency but asked staff to work with the applicant to explore a subtle horizontal banding or other modest gestures that would reference nearby historic elements without creating a pastiche.

A motion to approve the master plan with staff conditions and to have staff work with the applicant on the HPC’s design suggestions passed in roll call: yes votes recorded for Board member Halagian, Board member Lockraff (listed in roll call as Loughraf/Lakera in the record), and Chair Kaskanian (roll call recorded as 3–0). The approval record includes the HPC recommendations as advisory items and requires standard conditions such as water‑efficient landscaping and mechanical screening.

The board and applicant will proceed to design refinements, with staff directed to develop options for modest banding or other subtle detailing for board review during subsequent submittals.","The Design Review Board approved the Incarnation Parish master plan at 1001 Brand Boulevard, including a new parish center and campus improvements; the Historic Preservation Commission gave nonbinding recommendations on color, GFRC versus stucco, and horizontal banding, and the DRB asked staff to work with the applicant on subtle banding options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6482656,"Glendale DRB approves new 2,170 sq ft house with 496 sq ft junior ADU at 644 Alexander St.; parking exception granted under state law",1290,215000,1505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5588949-25738d2f9f5928fb6c43d133edd807c5&start=215&end=1505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5588949-25738d2f9f5928fb6c43d133edd807c5/thumbnail_215000.jpg","/articles/6482656/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Glendale-DRB-approves-new-2170-sq-ft-house-with-496-sq-ft-junior-ADU-at-644-Alexander-St-parking-exception-granted-under-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482656-399260ef8634bd3897a93f996a1c80e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969804&Signature=a9xyXV4IT2nP6IAMnhrrJ5ocBb3Sj4uV0ZU5vQyqw5tbzwqZ0OGU17-Uqh9iJ~GiJaNmGLe5d9BlBWI5pceDicNfDAY5~Axn5mzGr~dkUYAy6NHgmqE0T8l7pM1oybC-rEWm6ull~HWtj-XROMMhQ3aRsZUfL5S4DirDWXK7il0k2MdUGsdgyy8Hsc5SqOQtkG40g-MVyQ8hZqjvyDargHwtttGnuOw3CZCRLSPKGH93blqHX4yP83xhWQXUWWA~1p60EEWYWsoPfGbQlUYad4Dv2SX~C3J45j5yQzz-ccuRAcYPktdO0bhH1Cc6xf0mZBL239T83MrbaUeX8Kf10Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale Design Review Board on Aug. 14 approved design review for a new two‑story single‑family home with a junior accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 644 Alexander Street, authorizing a parking exception under California Assembly Bill 2097.

The project, presented by case planner Alan Lambert, proposes demolition of a 536‑square‑foot 1921 single‑family residence and a detached garage to build a 2,170‑square‑foot primary dwelling with a 496‑square‑foot junior ADU on a 5,800‑square‑foot lot in the R3050 (moderate density) zone in South Glendale. Lambert said staff recommends approval, subject to conditions including use of permeable pavers for the front walkway/driveway, limited exterior lighting, and coordination with urban forestry on tree protection.

Why it matters: The board’s approval allows the applicant to proceed toward building permits. The project uses a ministerial state parking exemption rather than local parking rules, a point that drew public comment because of on‑street parking constraints in the neighborhood.

Lambert told the board the application qualifies for a Class 3 CEQA exemption for small new construction and detailed site planning, massing, and design findings showing the building “fits well within the neighborhood,” respects setbacks, and includes tree‑protection measures. He said urban forestry flagged an existing tree within about 20 feet of the rear of the property and that staff is coordinating an arborist protection plan with the applicant.

Brad McDonald, the applicant’s representative for Jupiter Point Development, said the proposal will demolish the existing 536‑square‑foot house and a 316‑square‑foot garage and construct a contemporary house and an internal junior ADU. McDonald said the applicant will replace the existing asphalt driveway with permeable pavers to reduce runoff, use drought‑tolerant landscaping, and coordinate an arborist report with urban forestry.

Resident commenter Jessica Mallon said she was concerned about “proposed 0 parking,” telling the board the street is already difficult to park on and that future occupants could add multiple vehicles. Lambert and McDonald responded that the project applied for and met the statutory criteria for an AB 2097 exception (the transcript references the state assembly bill), which eliminates the local requirement for two enclosed off‑street parking spaces when the project meets the state’s transit proximity and ministerial criteria.

Board members supported the design and staff conditions. Several members praised the material choices and the project’s attention to tree protection and drought‑tolerant landscaping. A motion to approve the design review with staff’s recommended conditions passed in a roll‑call vote: 3–0 (yes: Board member Lockraff; Board member Halagian; Chair Kaskanian). The board’s approval includes the conditions Lambert outlined about exterior fixture placement, permeable pavers, and continued coordination with urban forestry.

The project record notes the AB 2097 finding was made prior to the hearing and that the parking exception is ministerial under state law, which supersedes local parking requirements.

Votes at a glance: The board approved the 644 Alexander Street design review, motion carried 3–0.","The Glendale Design Review Board approved design review for a two‑story, 2,170‑square‑foot single‑family home with a 496‑square‑foot junior ADU at 644 Alexander Street and granted a parking exception under California Assembly Bill 2097; the decision included tree protection and permeable‑paver conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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DRB approves one‑story 3,477 sq ft residence and pool at 820 Misty Isle Drive; previous 2021 approval renewed with urban forestry condition

Design Review Board clears Incarnation Parish master plan with historic‑review suggestions; board asks staff to explore subtle horizontal detailing

Glendale DRB approves new 2,170 sq ft house with 496 sq ft junior ADU at 644 Alexander St.; parking exception granted under state law