Reso PC17-10 0079 PC Reso Denying Appeal 3839 Harvest Drive 08.15.17

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Planning Commission, having independently heard, considered, and weighed all the evidence in the record presented on behalf of all parties and being fully informed of the Project, the Zoning Administrator's decision, and the appeal, finds that Appellant has not shown, based on evidence in the record, that the Zoning Administrator's decision was made in error, that there was an abuse of discretion by the Zoning Administrator, that the Zoning Administrator's decision was otherwise improper, or that the City's notices, agendas, and appeal procedures were unlawful in any manner. This determination is based, in part, on the Notice of Official Action, the staff report and attachments prepared for the Planning Commission hearing on the Project and the appeal, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. The Planning Commission hereby denies the appeal by the Appellant, and, therefore, the decision of the Zoning Administrator approving the Architectural Permit is upheld. 3. In denying the appeal and upholding the Zoning Administrator's decision, the Planning Commission adopts the following findings pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Article 45 (Architectural Permits), Section 45.4: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The second story addition will be clad in horizontal wood siding and cement plaster that will create visual contrast and interest between the first and second stories. The second story is also set back approximately five feet from the front of the existing ground floor, and the roof forms are articulated to create additional design interest. B. 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 existing residence is a split-level design built on a sloping site, and the addition will be constructed above the single story portion of the home. The second story addition is set back from the front and rear of the residence so as to create a sense of proportion between the first and second stories, and to help reduce the overall massing of the addition. The second story addition ranges in height between 21 to 26 feet above the natural grade, which is less than the 28 - foot maximum permitted in the R-1 zoning district; and, the use of horizontal wood siding and cement plaster will create a sense of design unity between the existing residence and the new addition. ATN/RESO.0079/PC RESO DENYING APPEAL 3839 HARVEST DRIVE REV: 08-17-17 PR Page 2 of 4