Reso PC19-02 PC Reso 0018 Granting Conditions of Approval for 1690 Broadway

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maximum height (60') with exception of the tower element (64'). The intent of the MUC-SB zoning is to place mixed-use buildings along the corridor which could implement the 85' maximum height to densify and utilize smaller building sites adjacent to the City's downtown. The AAC has found the architectural expression of the building is improved as a five -story hotel and overall complies with the commercial height limit. 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 adjacent to three to five story multifamily buildings and single - story commercial buildings. The site is located in the MUC-SB corridor, which envisions large scale development. The site is nearby the Downtown and Kaiser Hospital Precise Plan area, which both allow more intensive land development. The architectural design is suited for the area and is in keeping with similar new construction and remodels in the area. The AAC recommended approval of the project and found the project to be architecturally desirable. 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 hotel exterior materials would be designed without excessive ornamentation and includes high-quality exterior materials and finishes including fiber cement siding, vinyl windows, precast plinths, and cement plaster cladding. The building includes large glazing, precast trim elements, metal canopies and metal sunshades above windows. e. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; The project would include removal of six existing trees at the site and would plant 13 new street trees spaced along three street frontages. The site is flat and would retain the natural grade of the site. f. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; Access to an off-street parking garage would be provided from Beech Street. The parking garage would contain 94 parking spaces, including ATTY/RESO.0018/PC RESO GRANTING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR 1690 BROADWAY REV: 02-27-19 PR Page 6 of 21