Reso PC17-08 0033 PC Reso Approving a Conditional Use Permit & ARC - 860 Charter St

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ATTY/RESO.0033/PC RESO APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & ARC – 860 CHARTER ST. REV: 06-27-17 PR Page 4 of 11 materials, or materials that are imitative of other materials. e. The project includes new landscaping to improve the natural appearance of the site. There are no natural features on the site (including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks), and the natural grade of the site will be retained. f. Off-street parking areas are accessible from Charter Street and Bay Road and the applicant has incorporated design features to improve the usability and safety of the off-street parking area including: a double-loaded on- site driveway to contain drop-off and pick-up vehicles on the site; restriction of left turns from Charter Street into the driveway with a modified driveway at Charter Street; and improvements to the sidewalk at the corner of Charter Street and Bay Street with a new bulb out and accessible ramps. The project therefore takes into account the relation of parking areas to traffic on adjacent streets. g. Landscaping is included in the project to provide screening of the building and parking areas, screen the new play area from the public right-of- way and break up the large expanse of paved area with a mix of planting surfaces. Creeping fig will be planted adjacent to the building to screen the mass of the building and new trees and bushes will be planted in the playground and parking area to screen these areas. h. The proposed improvements to the building and site are compatible with the character and value of the nearby residential neighborhood, which is approximately 365 feet away. The existing building would remain at its current size. The building exterior appearance will be enhanced through the placement of new windows, arbors, and landscaping in a manner that is compatible with adjacent uses. i. New permeable areas and landscaping swales are included on the site to retain drainage and capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site. Section 4 . The Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Permit are hereby approved based on the Planning Commission’s consideration in accordance with the plans, details and descriptions contained therein, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. Section 5. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. * * *