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Commission approves replacement single‑family at 318 Arleta with facade redesign conditions
Summary
The commission approved discretionary review of a replacement single‑family dwelling at 318 Arleta Avenue, requiring the sponsor to refine the front façade with staff to better tie into the block’s character.
The Planning Commission approved discretionary review for 318 Arleta Avenue, allowing a single‑family reconstruction on a lot where a two‑unit building was substantially demolished. Planning staff recommended approval because the project generally matches the former footprint, is consistent with RH‑1 zoning and creates minimal net new impacts.
Staff noted the owner had originally filed to repair but the structure collapsed after interior removals and wind damage in October 2009; replacement as a single‑family home complies with the zoning and building permit history, staff said. Commissioners asked the sponsor to work with staff on the front‑elevation details: windows, mullions and a more proportionate garage/entry relationship to the sidewalk. The sponsor agreed to refine the façade to better align with adjacent bay windows and to avoid an overly dominant garage face.
The commission voted to approve the discretionary review with the façade‑work condition; staff will clear the project for building permit once final facade refinements are coordinated and documented.
