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In the past, several permit modifications requiring individual Planned Development Permits have been approved by staff, including the appellant's property, where a single-story addition over the patio area was constructed in 1982. Existing additions in the neighborhood vary considerably, from a typical two-story, 30-foot high addition (neighbor northeast of the applicant), to large additions over garages such as the ones located at 817 Quay Lane, 353 Quay lane, and 355 Quay Lane. The applicant's plans show a new study, family room, and laundry room addition to the existing three bedroom, two-car garage dwelling unit. The proposed height of the dwelling is 28 feet 6 inches and the existing height is 27 feet. A two-story dwelling on a zero-lot line does tend to create a wall-like appearance. However, since the applicant is proposing a seven-foot extension of an existing second-story to allow for closet space, and a first-story addition approximately the same height as the existing fence line for the remainder, no substantially adverse aesthetic impact seems likely to be generated by this proposal. The other additions to the rear are either single-story, or located on the other neighbor's side. In favorable contrast to other additions with zero-lot line conditions, the applicant has also proposed the incorporation of decorative trim features to break up the southwest wall plane. If desire, lattice with landscaping could be accommodated to further "soften" the side wall of the dwelling. In light of some of the substantially larger additions previously allowed on neighboring properties, it is not logical for staff to disallow the proposed addition. All new materials will match, and the resulting appearance is expected to appropriately blend into the streetscape, and even appear less high and bulky than previous additions. Due to the wider lot width (approximately 8' wider) and the larger lot area of the applicant's parcel, the proposed addition will also result in less lot coverage than neighboring dwe 11 i ngs. All properties on this side of Quay Lane are part of a Planned Development constructed in the early 1970's. Unlike other Planned Development in Redwood City, there is no homeowner's association to oversee the maintenance of these structures. Because exterior maintenance and remodeling is not governed by an association, there have been a great number of exterior changes, in many different styles. Exterior siding materials, windows, roofing material, and garage doors have all been changed so there is no longer a single architectural theme. 3. Safety Hazard and Property Damage A side yard fence which currently encloses the subject property will need to be removed to allow for construction activities to take place. The applicant has indicated that there exists a three-foot easement on the appellant's parcel for the purpose of storm drainage and property maintenance. The applicant's intent is to follow standard procedures regarding the provision of adequate safety measures during construction, as well as repair of damage on Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1991 Page 6 Minute Book No. 50 Page No. 175