Reso PC18-16 PC Reso 0001 upholding appeal for 288 Jeter Street

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2. In upholding the appeal and overturning the Zoning Administrator's decision, the Planning Commission is u n able make the required findings for approval of an Architectural Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 45.4). Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that: a. Zoning Ordinance Section 45.4(C) requires the following finding for approval of an Architectural Permit: 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 Planning Commission finds that the proposed house does not conform to the general character of the other structures in the vicinity because of the size and massing of the house in comparison to other homes on the block. In addition, the proposed house spans nearly the full width of the development envelope and does not promote the predominant spacing pattern along the block which includes detached garages and side yard driveways. Detached garages oriented at the rear of the site are common in the neighborhood and allow for additional spacing between homes. In this case, the attached garage combined with the proposed size and massing does not conform to the general character of other structures in the vicinity. 3. The Planning Commission hereby upholds the appeal and, therefore, Architectural Permit No. AP2018-021 is denied and the decision of the Zoning Administrator approving the Architectural Permit is overturned based on the findings set forth above, and the Planning Commission's consideration of the Project in accordance with the plans, details, and descriptions contained therein. 4. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. ATTY/RESO.0001/PC RESO UPHOLDING APPEAL FOR 288 JETER STREET REV: 01-04-19 PR Page 3 of 3