1900 Riverside Drive
Appeal of DRB Approval
City Council | January 30, 2024
Appeal Case No. PAPP-002052-2023
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General Information
Applicant: Tim Nagao, RED Architectural Group
Richard Dell, RED Architectural Group
Owner: Rene Karapedian, PRI Properties LLC
Project: Demolish the existing commercial stable buildings and associated structures and build 3 new buildings with 15 surface parking spaces for a commercial stable and kennel.
Appellant: Hunt C. Braly, Poole Shaffery Attorneys at Law Request: Overturn the DRB decision and deny the project.
Case No.: Design Review Case No. PDR-000210-2022
3 Relevant Project History
2018: Design Review application submitted for a new 21-unit multi-family development (previous owner)
2021: Mr. Rene Karapedian took ownership of the property. 2022: Design Review & Environmental Information Form applications submitted.
Property owner appeals determination that an EIR is required. 2023: March 7th – City Council hearing for appeal – reversed EIR determination August 10th – DRB hearing for project – approved with conditions August 25th – Appeal application submitted
Location
Map
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Site
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Site
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Proposed Project
16-stable Barn
Outdoor Corral
Kennel
Support Building
Alley Vacation
10 DRB approved the project with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall obtain approval of an Alley Vacation prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. The window design shall be a simulated divided light window that features an exterior grid.
3. The window frame type and edge detail shall be identified on the window schedules with vertical and horizontal window section details provided for each window type that show the recess, sill, and frame, and external grids as applicable.
4. The parking areas and pedestrian walkways shall include decorative paving materials with consideration given to permeable paving options to help reduce stormwater runoff.
5. The applicant shall submit an exterior lighting proposal with fixtures that are consistent with the style of the development for review by staff prior to plan check submittal.
6. The applicant shall provide corner details that illustrate how the different cladding wraps the building corners.
7. The proposed vinyl cupolas shall be revised to a higher quality material such as wood or metal.
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Basis for the Appeal - Summary
• Public health and safety
• Vacation of Allen Avenue
• Public Comments not considered by the DRB
• Conflicts with kennels and equestrian uses
• Use as a horse facility
• Historical Status
17 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council sustain the
Design Review Board’s decision to approve the
project with conditions.
18 Public Health & Safety
• General statement – no evidence or provision(s) of law cited by the appellant
• Expansion of existing stable use to include Kennel
• Permitted by right in the CE Zone
• Consistent with the General Plan
19 Vacation of Allen Avenue
Allen Avenue will remain public right-of-way and as-is
20 Conflicting Uses (Kennel vs. Stable)
• No evidence or
information provided
with appeal to support
the claim.
21 Use as a Horse Facility
• Existing stable use to be retained
• Expansion of use to include kennel
22 Historical Status
• De Carli Report not considered with Snow and Sapphos
reports
• James M. DeCarli – no evidence that this individual
meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification
Standards
• Report reviewed by Historic Preservation Planner –
found not to be credible.
23 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council sustain the
Design Review Board’s decision to approve the
project with conditions.
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