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1 City of Beverly Hills Planning Division 455 N. Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA TE. (310) FAX. (310) Design Review Commission Report Meeting Date: Thursday, December 6, 2018 Subject: Project Applicant: Recommendation: 211 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE (P ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence located in the Central Area of the City, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Zaven Ayvazian Conduct public hearing and provide the applicant with an approval. REPORT SUMMARY The applicant is requesting review and approval of a new two-story single-family residence, located within the Central Area of the City, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. The proposed style is identified by the applicant as a Modern French Chateau, and was determined by staff to require review by the Design Review Commission. URBAN DESIGN ANAYSIS The residence in designed as a modern French chateau, as stated by the designers. In the end, the design is a more generic traditional design that introduces a mix of details and treatments which could be tempered in a further refined future iteration. Consideration may be given to reducing the amount of limestone finished precast veneer incorporated on all of the facades, and removing the raised molding details around the fenestration units to simplify the design overall. Maintaining the cladding below the belt course only, could allow finances to be devoted to improvements to the architectural design overall. In addition, the further study for the inclusion, specification, and location of all exterior lighting fixtures should continue to be reviewed. For example, the sconces on the front façade could be relocated to either side of the main entry feature, with the removal of the large shutters, and the reduced scale of the lighting element incorporated with the recessed entry area. Finally, the glazing units on the side elevations of the residence should respond to the design, quality, and operation of the glazing units on the front façade, and not be specified as if for use on another building. In addition, a magnified wall section should be provided to ensure the window units are deeply recessed, as called out on the larger wall sections provided. Further refinement and general simplification of the design overall, as stated in this brief evaluation, should help to create a design that responds in a more restrained way to the aesthetic proposed. Finally, a review of the final specification for the materials palette Attachment(s): A. Detailed Design Description and Materials (applicant-prepared) B. Project Design Plans C. DRAFT Approval Resolution Report Author and Contact Information: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner (310) gmillican@beverlyhills.org

2 Design Review Commission Report 211 North Oakhurst Drive December 6, 2018 proposed, including the faux slate roofing material, should be undertaken to ensure the finishes and specifications for the residence are of a high quality. Overall, the landscape design is well resolved and should help to better associate the architectural design with the style selected. Project-specific conditions have not been proposed as a result of this analysis; however, the Commission may wish to consider such comments during the course of its review. ENVIRONMENTA ASSESSMENT The subject project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code ), pursuant to Section Class 3 (b) Exemption of the State CEQA Guidelines in that the project consists of the construction of a new single-family residence in a residential zone. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the subject activity could result in a significant effect on the environment. PUBIC OUTREACH AND NOTIFICATION The project requires mailed public notice within 100 feet and the block face of the subject property be mailed, and an on-site notice at the subject property be posted, twenty (20) days prior to the hearing. The public notice for this project was mailed on Thursday, November 15, 2018; the site was also posted on Thursday, November 15, To date, staff has not received comments in regards to the submitted project. Type of Notice Required Period Actual Period Required Date Actual Date Newspaper Notice N/A N/A N/A N/A Mailed Notice (Owners & Occupants -100' Radius + block face) 20 Days 21 Days 11/16/ /15/2018 Property Posting 20 Days 21 Days 11/16/ /15/2018 Agenda Posting 72 Hours 7 Days 12/03/ /29/2018 Website 72 Hours 7 Days 12/03/ /29/2018

3 Attachment A Detailed Design Description and Materials (applicant-prepared) Design Review Commission Report 211 North Oakhurst Drive December 6, 2018

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23 CONSTRUCTION PAN N RIVER ROCK STRIP 124 SQ.FT. P P/A FRONT DRIVEWAY CONCRETE STEP PADS 226 SQ.FT. WITH 4" CHANNES RIVER ROCK 66 SQ.FT. POO GATE P/A P/A P/A P/A BUESTONE FRONT STEPS 57 SQ.FT. FRONT WAK CONCRETE STEP PADS 78 SQ.FT. WITH 4" CHANNES RIVER ROCK 16 SQ.FT. PATIO CONCRETE STEP PADS 1,282 SQ.FT. WITH 4" CHANNES RIVER ROCK 389 SQ.FT. RESIDENCE COVERED ENTRY NOTE: A HARDSCAPE TO HAVE A SOAR REFECTANCE VAUE OF AT EAST SRI 0.30 AS DETERMINED BY ASTM E1918 OR ASTM C1549 P P/A 2-CAR GARAGE P/A P COVERED PATIO POO COPING 153 SQ.FT. UNCOVERED BUESTONE PATIO 38 SQ.FT. P/A P/A POO GATE CONCRETE WAK 356 SQ.FT. P/A P/A P P/A P/A P/A /2 Whitworth Dr. os Angeles, CA PERMEABE PAVERS DRIVEWAY 95 SQ.FT. Beautiful Gardens A RIVER ROCK GUED IN BETWEEN PAVERS. A CHANNES WI HAVE SAN QUINTIN 1" BACK RIVER ROCK ADHERED WITH GRAVE OK 7,500 SQ.FT. 2,403 SQ.FT. 419 SQ.FT. 1,490 SQ.FT. 308 SQ.FT. PERMEABE HARDSCAPE: FRONT WAK RIVER ROCK CHANNES DRIVEWAY RIVER ROCK CHANNES PATIO RIVER ROCK CHANES RIVER ROCK STRI PERMEABE PAVERS DRIVEWAY IMPERMEABE HARDSCAPE: FRONT WAK CONC. PADS DRIVEWAY CONC. PADS PATIO CONC. PADS ENTRY BUESTONE STEPS UNCOVERED PATIO BUESTONE CONCRETE WAK POO COPING 660 SQ.FT. 11 SQ.FT. 56 SQ.F. 374 SQ.FT. 124 SQ.FT. 95 SQ.FT. Project: OT SIZE BUIDING FOOTPRINT DETACHED GARAGE ANDSCAPE POO 2,220 SQ.FT. 211 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, CA SQ.FT. 226 SQ.FT. 1,282 SQ.FT. 57 SQ.FT. 38 SQ.FT. 356 SQ.FT. 153 SQ.FT. 2 All drawings, specifications and documents prepared by BEAUTIFU GARDENS A are instruments of service for use solely with respect to this project and shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project without the express written permission of BEAUTIFU GARDENS A. BEAUTIFU GARDENS A shall be deemed the author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other rights, including copyright. Viewing these drawings and or documents shall constitute acceptance of the above terms. Scale: 1/8"=1'-0' Date: 05/01/18 TOM STOUT ANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR B C27-C KATHERINE KARGES ANDSCAPE DESIGNER REV: 10/24/18

24 WATER REQ. WUCOS QTY SIZE 1 48"bx CONEBUSH 6 5 gal WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA COAST ROSEMARY 18 5 gal "All Planting areas to include a min. of 3in of mulch shall be applied to all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated." EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS MEDITERRANEAN SPURGE V 8 5 gal FESTUCA 'SISKIYOU BUE' SISKIYOU BUE FESCUE gal TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS GERMANDER 5 1 gal "For soils less than 6% organic mater in the top 6in of soil, compost at a rate of 4 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet." IPPIA NODIFORA KURAPIA GROUNDCOVER BOTANICA NAME COMMON NAME ABIZIA JUIBRISSIN SIK TREE "A certificate of completion shall be signed by the designer of the landscape plans, irrigation plans, or the licensed landscape contractor for the project." EUCADENDRON SPP FRONTYARD PANTING AND IGHTING Planting Notes FATS N "Recirculating water systems shall be used for all water features." TREE PANTING AND STAKING SHRUB PANTING "A minimum 3-inch layer of mulch shall be aplied on all expose soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcoves, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated." "Unless contradicted by a soils test, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil." "For soils less than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches of soil." KURAPIA GROUNDCOVER ABIZIA JUIBRISSIN PANT SPACING EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA FESTUCA SISKIYOU BUE FESTUCA SISKIYOU BUE /2 Whitworth Dr. os Angeles, CA Beautiful Gardens A P EUCADENDRON SPP EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA RESIDENCE WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA ABIZIA JUIBRISSIN IGHTING EGEND T EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS SPJ-119-R 3 PATH IGHT SPJ-BG3 3 UP IGHT Mr. UNIVERSE / TITAN 10 TRANSFORMER SPJ FB 600W 1 NO HEDGE TO BE TAER THAN 3'-0" IN THE FRONTYARD Project: EUCADENDRON WISON'S WONDER STEP IGHT 211 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, CA P NO HEDGE TO BE TAER THAN 7'-0" IN THE SIDEYARD COMPOST SPECIFICATION FESTUCA SISKIYOU BUE KURAPIA GROUNDCOVER All drawings, specifications and documents prepared by BEAUTIFU GARDENS A are instruments of service for use solely with respect to this project and shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project without the express written permission of BEAUTIFU GARDENS A. BEAUTIFU GARDENS A shall be deemed the author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other rights, including copyright. Viewing these drawings and or documents shall constitute acceptance of the above terms. "COMPOST SHA BE PRODUCED BY A COMPOST FACIITY FUY ICENSED BY THE STATE OF CAIFORNIA WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PATHOGEN REDUCTION PROCESS. COMPOST IS TO BE WE-COMPOSTED, STABE, AND WEED-FREE ORGANIC MATTER, PH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 8; MOISTURE CONTENT 35 TO 55 PERCENT BY WEIGHT: 100 PERCENT PASSING THROUGH 3/8" SEEVE; SOUBE SAT CONTENT OF 5 OT 10 DECISIEMENS/M; AND NOT EXCEEDING 0.5 PERCENT INERT CONTAMINANTS AND FREE OF SUBSTANCE TOXIC TO PANTINGS." A) "ORGANIC MATTER CONTEN: 50 TO 60 PERCENT OF DRY WEIGHT" B) "FEEDSTOCK: AGRICUTURA, FOOD, OR INDUSTRIA RESIDUAS; YARD TRIMMINGS; OR SOURCE-SEPARATED OR COMPOSTABE MIXED SOID WASSTE. SUDGE OR SEWAGE WASTE COMPOSTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABE." C) "AMMEND SOI WITH AGRI SERVICE OR COMPARABE HUMIC COMPOST SOI AMMENDMENT, SIX CUBIC YARDS PER 1,000 SQ. FT. TO A DEPTH OF 5" TO 8" OF SOI." 3 TOM STOUT ANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR B C27-C KATHERINE KARGES ANDSCAPE DESIGNER Scale: 1/4"=1'-0' Date: 05/01/18 REV: 10/24/18

25 EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS ARBUTUS MARINA, STD P Beautiful Gardens A DYMONDIA (GROUNDCOVER) SAVIA GREGGII DYMONDIA (GROUNDCOVER) T IGHTING EGEND EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS PATH IGHT SPJ-BG3 8 UP IGHT Mr. UNIVERSE / TITAN 11 JUNCUS PATENS T TRANSFORMER SPJ FB 600W DYMONDIA (GROUNDCOVER) EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS 1 2-CAR GARAGE RESIDENCE BOTANICA NAME COMMON NAME WATER REQ. WUCOS QTY P EPTOSPERMUM DARK SHADOWS SIZE JUNCUS PATENS /2 Whitworth Dr. os Angeles, CA BACKYARD PANTING KATHERINE KARGES ANDSCAPE DESIGNER TOM STOUT ANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR B C27-C N AURUS NOBIIS ARBUTUS 'MARINA' MARINA ARBUTUS, STD 3 24" bx JUNCUS PATENS CAIFORNIA GREY RUSH 12 1 gal EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS MEDITERRANEAN SPURGE V 12 5 gal AURUS NOBIIS SWEETBAY AURE (HEDGE) gal SAVIA GREGGII AUTUMN SAGE 24 5 gal EPTOSPERMUM 'DARK SHADOWS' DARK SHADOWS TEA TREE DYMONDIA MARGARETAE DYMONDIA (GROUNDCOVER) 3 SAVIA GREGGII NO HEDGE TO BE TAER THAN 8'-0" IN THE REAR YARD EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS 15 gal 4in FATS JUNCUS PATENS P SAVIA GREGGII JUNCUS PATENS DYMONDIA (GROUNDCOVER) EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS SAVIA GREGGII Project: NO HEDGE TO BE TAER THAN 7'-0" IN THE SIDEYARD 211 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, CA AURUS NOBIIS 4 All drawings, specifications and documents prepared by BEAUTIFU GARDENS A are instruments of service for use solely with respect to this project and shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project without the express written permission of BEAUTIFU GARDENS A. BEAUTIFU GARDENS A shall be deemed the author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other rights, including copyright. Viewing these drawings and or documents shall constitute acceptance of the above terms. Scale: 1/4"=1'-0' Date: 05/01/18 EPTOSPERMUM DARK SHADOWS EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS DYMONDIA GROUNDCOVER JUNCUS PATENS ARBUTUS MARINA REV: 10/24/18

26 P P FRONT EEVATION ABIZIA JUIBRISSIN PROTECTED KING PAM TREE TO REMAIN Beautiful Gardens A /2 Whitworth Dr. os Angeles, CA EUCADENDRON (3FT) WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA (2FT) TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS (1 FT) FESTUCA SISKIYOU BUE (6in) EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS (1FT) PANTER Project: 211 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, CA All drawings, specifications and documents prepared by BEAUTIFU GARDENS A are instruments of service for use solely with respect to this project and shall not be used on other projects, for additions to this project, or for completion of this project without the express written permission of BEAUTIFU GARDENS A. BEAUTIFU GARDENS A shall be deemed the author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other rights, including copyright. Viewing these drawings and or documents shall constitute acceptance of the above terms. Scale: 1/2"=1'-0" Date: 05/01/18 REV: 11/09/18

27 Attachment C DRAFT Approval Resolution Design Review Commission Report 211 North Oakhurst Drive December 6, 2018

28 RESOUTION NO. DR XX-18 RESOUTION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERY HIS CONDITIONAY APPROVING AN R- 1 DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT TO AOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY SINGE-FAMIY RESIDENCE AT THE PROPERTY OCATED AT 211 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE (P ). The Design Review Commission of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds, resolves and determines as follows: Section 1. Zaven Ayvazian, Applicant, on behalf of Mejathaim, Farhang J CO Trust, property owners (Collectively the Applicant ), has applied for an R-1 Design Review Permit for design approval of a new two-story single-family residence for the property located at 211 North Oakhurst Drive which is located in the city s Central R-1 Zone. Section 2. Beverly Hills Municipal Code Article 44, Chapter 3 of Title 10, authorizes the Design Review Commission the authority to approve, approve with conditions or deny design-related aspects of projects located in the city s Central R-1 zone, subject to findings set forth in Beverly Municipal Code Section Section 3. The subject project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code ), pursuant to Section Class 3 (b) Exemption of the State CEQA Guidelines in that the project consists of the construction of a new singlefamily residence in a residential zone. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the subject activity could result in a significant effect on the environment. Additionally, since the property has not been designed by an architect listed on the City s Master Architect ist nor has it been listed on the City s Historic Resource Survey as individually eligible, it does not warrant further review as a Page 1 of 6

29 potential historical resource. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the subject activity could result in a significant effect on the environment. Section 4. The Design Review Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on December 6, 2018 at which time oral and documentary evidence was received concerning the application. Section 5. Based upon the evidence presented at the hearings, including the staff report(s), oral and written testimony, the Design Review Commission hereby finds as follows with respect to the R- 1 Design Review Permit: A. The proposed development s design exhibits an internally compatible design scheme in that the project s proportions, form, fenestration, scale, mass, color and materials are representative of the architectural style and design scheme chosen for the building. These design elements, including existing or proposed landscaping, paving, or perimeter fencing or walls are internally compatible and consistent with the overall design. B. The proposed development s design appropriately minimizes the appearance of scale and mass and enhances the garden like quality of the city and appropriately maximizes the use of required open space within the proposed architectural style. Specifically, the project, as conditioned, complies with applicable provisions of the municipal code that regulate overall building size, height, scale and mass. Additionally, the building provides appropriate building modulation and uses window and other design components that minimize the visual bulk and mass. The garden quality of the city is maintained through appropriately proportioned paving in the required front yard and with the incorporation of existing or proposed plant material of appropriate sizes that complement the architectural style and help reduce overall mass and scale. Page 2 of 6

30 C. The proposed development will enhance the appearance of the neighborhood in that the new construction has been designed in context to the appearance, mass and scale of adjacent properties and other properties in the neighborhood. The project includes the use of high quality building materials and appropriately uses colors and design ornamentation that is appropriate to the neighborhood. Existing or new planting will promote the garden quality image and appearance of the city, consistent with city goals and existing mature landscaping in the neighborhood. D. The proposed development is designed to balance the reasonable expectation of development for the owner with the reasonable expectation of privacy of neighbors. The City s zoning regulations set forth maximum building height and mass standards with which this project, as conditioned, conforms. The project is being constructed in an urbanized environment and has other adjacent and nearby residences. To provide a reasonable expectation of privacy, the Design Review Commission, reviewed the placement of windows on the subject and adjacent properties, considered the location of private outdoor areas and evaluated the projects proposed and neighbors existing landscaping. Accordingly, based on this review, and as conditioned by this resolution, the project balances reasonable expectations for privacy and development. E. The proposed development respects prevailing site design patterns, carefully analyzing the characteristics of the surrounding group of homes, and integrates appropriate features that will ensure harmony between old and new. Specifically, the project has been designed with an internally compatible architectural theme and is modulated in a manner that respects privacy and scale of development to adjacent properties. The project design, proportionality and landscaping is compatible with other properties in the general vicinity and the project reinforces a cohesive streetscape. In its review the Page 3 of 6

31 Design Review Commission carefully studied the proposed project in context to adjacent properties and conducted individual site inspections or reviewed photographs of the surrounding group of homes. Section 6. Based on the foregoing, the Design Review Commission hereby grants the request defined in this resolution subject to the following conditions: Project Specific Conditions No project-specific conditions are proposed. Standard Conditions 1. Design Approval. Project approval is for the design-related aspects of the project only. No approval is implied or granted with regard to applicable city zoning or technical codes, which may require review and approval from other city commissions or officials. 2. Compliance with Municipal Code. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable provisions of the city s municipal code and applicable conditions imposed by any discretionary review approval. 3. Compliance with Special Conditions. Any special conditions that require approval by the director of community development, or designee, shall be submitted to the staff liaison to the commission within fourteen (14) days of approval or prior to submittal of the plan check review application, whichever is greater. 4. Project Rendering. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall incorporate into the building permit set of plans, an updated color rendering of all building facades that are visible from the public street. The quality and detail of the rendering shall be subject to approval from the Director Page 4 of 6

32 of Community Development, or designee, and shall include sufficient design information to evaluate project compliance during construction. 5. Approval Resolution. A copy of the signed resolution of approval shall be scanned onto the cover sheet(s) of the building permit set of plans. 6. Substantial Compliance with Approved Plans. The director of community development, or designee, shall determine if changes to the approved project are in substantial compliance with the commission s action. This determination shall be subject to applicable fees and charges. A substantial modification to the approved project requires approval from the Design Review Commission. 7. Covenant Recording. This resolution approving an R-1 Design Review Permit shall not become effective until the owner of the Project site records a covenant, satisfactory in form and content to the City Attorney, accepting the conditions of approval set forth in this resolution. The covenant shall include a copy of the resolution as an exhibit. The Applicant shall deliver the executed covenant to the Department of Community Development within 60 days of the Design Review Commission decision. At the time that the Applicant delivers the covenant to the City, the Applicant shall also provide the City with all fees necessary to record the document with the County Recorder. If the Applicant fails to deliver the executed covenant within the required 60 days, this resolution approving the Project shall be null and void and of no further effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Community Development may, upon a request by the Applicant, grant a waiver from the 60-day time limit if, at the time of the request, the Director determines that there have been no substantial changes to any federal, state, or local law that would affect the Project. 8. Validity of Permits. The rights granted by this approval shall remain valid for three (3) years from the date of approval, unless extended pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section Page 5 of 6

33 9. Appeals. Decisions of the Design Review Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within fourteen (14) days of the final action by filing a written appeal and paying appropriate fees with the City Clerk. Section 7. The Secretary of the Design Review Commission shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of this resolution, and shall cause this resolution and its certification to be entered in the administrative record maintained by the community development department. Section 8. Decisions of the Design Review Commission may be appealed to the Planning Commission within fourteen (14) days of the final action by filling a written appeal and paying appropriate fees with the City of Beverly Hills City Clerk. Approved as to Form and Content: Adopted: December 6, 2018 Mark Odell, Urban Designer Community Development Department Ilona Sherman, Chair Design Review Commission Page 6 of 6