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Conformance to Zoning Ordinance The City approved the proposed addition because it conforms to all the zoning requirements applicable to the "R-I' zoning district. SUMMARY TABLE Required Proposed First Story Front Yard Setback 15 ft. 18.5 ft. Side Yard Setback 6 ft. 6.5 ft. & 7ft. Rear Yard Setback 20 ft. 57 ft. Second Story Front Yard Setback 15 ft. 72 ft. Side Yard Setback 6 - 9 ft. 10 ft. Rear Yard Setback 20 ft. 59 ft. Lot Coverage 40% 31% Building Height 30 ft. max. 23 ft. Analysis The proposed project meets all applicable Zoning requirements. As indicated above, the proposed second story side yard setbacks exceed the minimum 6 foot side yard distance by 4 feet resulting in an overall side yard distance of approximately 30 feet between both homes. Although the appellant has indicated that the proposed second story may compromise her privacy, Redwood City's ordinances do not regulate this matter. A possible mitigation measure to minimize the loss of privacy would be to plant tall hedge trees along the side property line to help screen the addition. However, while minimizing the loss of privacy, such a tree screen would also reduce the amount of sunlight reaching 346 Hillview Avenue (appellant's residence). The Zoning Ordinance has no provisions that protect views. The design of the proposed project is consistent with Article 45 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed addition's siding, texture and materials will match those of the existing dwelling in design, type and color. The size of the proposed addition is in proportion with the site and the City has approved similar proposals in the same neighborhood/zone. In addition, the applicants revised their plans and "stepped" the proposed addition back on all sides at the second level and flattened the roof pitch. Moreover, the addition creates a motor court which is visually appealing and functionally desirable. Alternative Uphold the appeal and have the project redesigned. Fiscal Impact None Conclusion The intent of the Zoning Ordinance is to ensure that Architectural Permit applications comply with reasonable development standards (Article 45 of the Zoning Ordinance) that consider the health, safety and welfare of its residents. The applicant in good faith conformed to these standards and therefore, the City approved the project. This application is no different than other applications approved by the City. The proposal does not cause unreasonable impacts to