Reso PC18-09 0037 PC Reso Recommending Approval of ZA Map & Conditions of Approval - 515 Veterans

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any landscaping, and the proposed project would include new landscaping in the parking lot as well as new landscaping along the Veterans and Whipple frontages. Regarding parking, the parking spaces on the Project site exceeds the required parking for the use. The Project would also include bicycle and motorcycle parking. 4. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the required Findings for an Architectural Permit can be made: a. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance. The Project only proposes minor exterior changes to the existing commercial building. Those proposed exterior changes consist of new glazing, new storefront systems, and overhead doors and openings that help break up the exterior plaster walls. 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. Since the existing building was previously occupied by two tenants, which was reflected in the exterior with two different styles, the Project would demolish portions of the exterior and create a cohesive building with matching exterior materials, new glazing, new storefronts, and consistent rollup doors. No additional square footage is proposed and the existing structure is in proportion to the building site. 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. The Project would convert an existing commercial building with two different styles of tenant improvements and architecture and create a cohesive building with matching exterior materials. Also, the one-story commercial building would continue to be single -story and is surrounded by similar lower profile commercial and automobile related uses. 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 proposed exterior upgrades do not include excessive ornamentation or temporary and second-hand materials. The proposed exterior materials of plaster and glazing are typical materials used for commercial buildings. ATTY/RESO.0037/PC RESO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZA MAP & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL— 515 VETERANS REV: 05-16-18 PR Page 3 of 12