Reso PC18-18 0108 PC Reso Approving Permits to 211-217 Vera Avenue REVISED

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a. Permit Finding. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 30 (Subdivisions), Article XI (Condominiums) the project requires approval of a Condominium Permit. Section 30.130 states: "While condominium and community apartment projects present benefits in the nature of increased amenities, opportunities for dwelling ownership and leisure time, the special nature of such projects creates conditions that may result in neglect, deterioration and lack of maintenance, causing a negative impact upon the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the City and its citizens. Because of the unique nature of the problems created by condominium and community apartment projects, it is the express intent of the City to treat such projects differently from other types of multiple -family dwellings and to establish rules and standards therefor, regulating the construction of, and conversion to, condominium projects and community apartment projects in the City." The Project as proposed complies with the requirements of Article XI of the Subdivision Ordinance as the project proposes meter and control valves, noise and energy insulation as required and the project is consistent with the zoning and general plan designation for the site. Section 5. Planned Development Permit (PD2018-004): The Planning Commission finds that approval of a Planned Development Permit is appropriate for the proposed Project, as follows: a. Permit Finding. Decisions regarding a Planned Development Permit shall be based upon the purpose statement in this section. 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. A Planned Development Permit is required to establish a condominium map. No deviations are being requested. The project would be required to form a homeowners association (HOA) and develop covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) that would ensure ongoing maintenance of shared common space. The Project will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood as the project is designed with sufficient setbacks, provides adequate open space and on-site circulation for the intended use and is compatible with the adjacent land uses. Section 6. Architectural Permit (AP2018-011): 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: ATTY/RESO.0108/PC RESO APPROVING PERMITS TO 211-217 VERA AVENUE REV: 12-05-18 PR Page 4 of 17