Reso PC16-07 0037 PC Reso Approving The Project for Oracle Design Tech High School

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needed utilities to serve the site. Traffic and circulation have been evaluated through a Traffic Impact Analysis and an EiR and found not to pose a significant impact. Parking spaces are not per the City's code; however are designed based on the school's no-driving policy, with drop-off spaces, a shuttle program, adjacency to a walking/biking trail, and more bicycling spaces than required by code. 6. Other findings required to be made in specific zoning districts as set forth in the Zoning Code. No other findings are required in the CP zoning district. Section 4. Architectural Permit AP2015-63: Development of a new building in a non-residentially zoned district requires an Architectural Permit. An Architectural Permit shall be granted only if the Planning Commission makes the following findings: 1. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The proposed building is designed with articulated elevations, mixed materials, and varied roof heights to create variety in design that is harmonious throughout. The use of transparent materials create active frontages and allow the building to showcase the creativity of the use within. 2. The size and design of the structure shall be considered for the purpose of determining that the structure is in proportion to its building site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance; The proposed two-story building provides a transition from the more intensive office development to the south and less intensive residential development to the north. One-story elements are incorporated on the north elevation to create a softer, more pedestrians scaled façade facing the slough and bay trails. The applicant has worked with BCDC and their Design Board to ensure that the design provides through the building to create an interesting environment for trail users and to maximize views to the slough. Use of wood-like materials are incorporated to reflect the natural setting. 3. The extent to which the structure conforms to the general character of other structures in the vicinity insofar as the character can be ascertained and is found to be architecturally desirable; The building design takes cues from the Oracle Convention Center, located across the street from the subject site, and from its natural setting. As such, in utilizes metal banding, large expanses of glass, and wood-like materials to create a design to blend both environments. 4. The extent to which excessive ornamentation is to be used and the extent to which temporary and second-hand materials, or materials which are imitative of other materials, are to be used; ATTY/RESO.2037/PC RESO APPROVING THE PROJECT FOR ORACLE DESIGN TECH HIGH SCHOOL REV:05-06-16 VR Page 4 of 20