Reso PC17-15 0095 PC Reso 601 El Camino

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A. Permit Finding. Decisions regarding a Planned Development Permit shall be based upon the purpose statement in Section 46.5. The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar Zoning Districts; and The proposed project design and construction quality exceeds the minimum quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar Zoning Districts. The project incorporates high-quality urban designed stoop units that would front onto EI Camino for visual interest and to promote pedestrian activity The Project would incorporate Mediterranean Architecture that would highlight detailing such as decorative metal railings and metal faux Juliet balconies, circular gable roof vents, generous size common open space with benches and picnic tables, dense landscaping, as well as an inviting development entry sign on the east corner of EI Camino and Hopkins Avenue. Additionally, the project would also include improvements in the public right- of-way such as bulb -outs on all four corners of EI Camino and Hopkins Avenue, installation of mature 24 -inch box street trees with tree grates and guards in the widened 12 -foot wide sidewalk. B. Findings for Modifications to Development Standards. Modifications may be granted if it is determined that the proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district. The tandem parking design modification for 12 of the 33 garages would provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and district. The tandem garage parking would allow each unit to comply with the required minimum number of parking spaces in an urban setting within the MUC. The MUC purpose is to provide opportunities for development that supports major transit and complementary uses, with the goal of facilitating transit use, bicycle use, and pedestrian activity. Therefore, the Project embodies the purpose of allowing residents of the complex to park their personal vehicle off the street, in a different design configuration to support the goal of multi - modes of transportation. Additionally, the MUC-ECR purpose allows for high- intensity residential; and hence, would allow for tandem parking design to achieve a high-intensity residential development. Section 5. Tentative Map TM2016-008 (Section 30.42 of the Subdivision Ordinance): The Planning Commission finds that: A. The map, design, or improvements of the proposed subdivision are inconsistent with the general or specific plans, the zoning ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. ATrY/RESO.0095/PC RESO 601 EL CAM INO REV: 10-18-17 PR Page 5 of 16