Reso PC17-15 0095 PC Reso 601 El Camino

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C. 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; Overall, the proposed development utilizes Mediterranean architecture, which is complementary to nearby Spanish and Mediterranean architecture, including the Sequoia High School campus. D. 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; The project utilizes decorative ornamentation with the use of metal and faux Juliet balconies, cylindrical columns with a base and capital, clay circular gable vents, as well as arches at some windows and doors to maintain an authentic Mediterranean -style architecture. E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; The project site is flat and developed with two commercial buildings, and the rest of the site is paved with asphalt. Therefore, the site would only retain the natural grade of the site, as there are no trees, shrubs or rocks that would be retained on site. F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The garage parking has been designed in a manner to provide maximum efficiency and accessibility of the units on-site. Additionally, the use of Hopkins Avenue would provide guest parking off the major corridor on EI Camino Real. As proposed, the Project would have a total of 66 on-site parking stalls for the 33 condos, where 66 are required. There is one on-site guest parking space which is an ADA accessible parking space, where nine non -site guest parking spaces are required (one space per four units). However, as provided in Section 30.4(B)(2), the Planning Commission can reduce or eliminate the guest parking requirement if at least one of three conditions apply: A. Adequate street parking is available, and/or B. Only one (1) parking space is reserved per unit for residents, and/or C. The site is in close proximity to retail shopping facilities and services. AM/RESO.0095/PC RESO 601 EL CAMINO REV: 10-18-17 PR Page 3 of 16