CC - Item 3G - Letter Regarding Single Family Home Design Guidelines•
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER C. CHI, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 17, 2007
SUBJECT: LETTER REGARDING SINGLE FAMILY HOME DESIGN GUIDELINES
SUMMARY
Recently, the City Council adopted new Single Family Home Design Guidelines to assist
homeowners, designers, contractors, and developers with decisions regarding new
construction, major additions, and exterior remodeling projects. Based on the feedback
received from the City Council, staff was directed to draft a letter for distribution to the
entire community regarding this new regulation.
In order to finalize the mailing of a letter regarding this matter that the entire City Council
agrees upon, staff has drafted a correspondence for consideration (Attachment A).
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the draft letter regarding the new Single
Family Home Design Guidelines for distribution to the entire community.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Attachment A: Draft Letter Regarding Single Family Home Design Guidelines
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
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ATTACHMENT A
Dear Rosemead Resident:
The Rosemead City Council recently adopted new Single Family Home Design
Guidelines which took effect July 12, 2007. The new guidelines will address a
variety of issues related to the design of homes, including architectural
treatments, landscaping, and fencing.
While many of the current design standards are being enhanced, several
requirements will remain unchanged. For example, it was initially proposed to
decrease the maximum allowable front yard fence height from 48 inches to 36
inches. Several residents expressed their concerns with that proposed change
and the City Council unanimously decided to leave the maximum allowable
height at 48 inches.
An easy to use guide is now available for homeowners, designers, contractors,
and developers to reference when making decisions regarding new construction,
major additions, and/or exterior remodeling projects. Copies of this booklet and
the new guidelines can be downloaded from the City's website at
www.citvofrosemead.org. In addition, the documents are also available at
Rosemead City Hall.
The City looks forward to working with the community in implementing these new
guidelines. If you have any questions or comments regarding this or any other
matter, please do not hesitate to contact the Rosemead Community
Development Department at (626) 569-2140.
Best Regards,
JOHN TRAN
Mayor
MARGARET CLARK
Council Member
JOHN NUNEZ
Mayor Pro Tem
Polly Low
Council Member
GARY TAYLOR
Council Member