Reso PC18-11 0058 PC Reso Granting Approval of an Architectural Permit - 515 Cleveland

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ATTY/RESO.0058/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF AN ARCHITECURAL PERMIT – 515 CLEVELAND REV: 06-26-18 PR Page 3 of 17 Section 3. Architectural Permit: AP2017-071 (Section 45.4): the Planning Commission finds that: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The townhomes are comprised of five separate buildings including three duplexes, a four-plex, and a seven-plex. Each building would be three stories, provide a two-car garage, ground level porch, upper story balconies, and utilize one of six floor plan types. The three buildings along Harrison Ave. are designed as duplexes. Each side of the duplex would have a mirrored exterior designs and alternating entry facades would be oriented toward Harrison Ave. The four-plex and seven-plex utilize variation in exterior materials and small breaks in the roofline to differentiate each unit in order to avoid monotony in the external appearance. The seven-plex would stagger the building footprint of each units in order to avoid a continuous wall plane and roofline. The attached townhomes would have more of an individualized appearance and less of a massive multifamily appearance. 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 proposed number of stories and overall height of the Project is comparable to other multifamily developments in the area. The proposed 17 units are dispersed among five buildings and would be proportionate to the site. While each building provides a variation in exterior materials, the overall project incorporates similar design elements, which provide a balanced harmonious appearance. 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 site is located in an area with a variety of housing types including single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily apartments. The average unit size would be approximately 1,800 square feet of living area, which is consistent with other housing types in the area. The height of the structure is comparable to adjacent three-story multifamily structures. The Project would use typical exterior materials as described below similar to exterior materials found in surrounding homes. The colors and