Design review OKs contemporary two‑story at 1105 Walnut Street; conditions require standard plan check

The San Gabriel Design Review Commission voted to approve planning case SPR23‑012, allowing construction of a two‑story, 2,617‑square‑foot single‑family home at 1105 Walnut Street.

Staff summarized the proposal as consistent with the R1 zone’s development standards, describing a contemporary house with white stucco, horizontal James Hardie siding, El Dorado stone veneer and new landscaping. Staff also noted the project was evaluated under CEQA and found exempt as Class 3 (new construction, guideline 15303).

Architect Eric Sang, representing the owner, said the house is custom‑designed for the client, includes three bedrooms with the master on the ground floor, and that horizontal siding and color choices would match the rendering. He confirmed the frameless glass balcony railing would use black‑finished aluminum clamps to match the window frames.

Commissioners asked technical questions about siding width (the applicant specified an 8.25‑inch V‑groove profile), railing material and finish, and a five‑foot metal awning detail; the applicant clarified materials and drainage for the awning. City architect Julia and commissioners said they had no outstanding objections.

On a motion to approve the project with standard conditions and staff recommendations, the commission passed the resolution by unanimous roll call. Commissioners asked that final material samples and any plan‑check clarifications be provided to the city architect to ensure the built project matches the approved renderings and material board.

Next steps: The applicant will proceed to plan check. The city architect will confirm final material/color selections and installation details consistent with the commission’s approval.