Reso PC19-04 PC Reso 0037 Recommending the Project - Sobrato

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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 size and design of all units have been well planned in regards to the proportions of each building's size and orientation on the project site, in order to present a harmonious appearance. The height of the buildings along Broadway are proportional to the building site and the width of the street and meet the zoning district standards. The residential/retail buildings are designed to have a mix of materials which relate to each other as well as the office buildings. 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 Project uses contemporary architecture and quality exterior materials. There is no predominant architectural character in the vicinity, as it is made up of low -scale commercial buildings, single-family homes, and office buildings across Bay. The project meets the specified design standards of the Mixed Use Corridor Zoning District. 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 Project does not utilize decorative ornamentation and no second-hand materials are being used. The project is contemporary in style, which involves simple building forms, simple roofs, and clean lines. 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 site is flat does not contain significant natural features. The Project provides significant landscaping and open space, increasing the quantity and quality of natural features. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The development complies with the City's parking requirements and all parking spaces are accessible from the interior development roadways. Traffic studies have been completed that show the potential impacts and the project has been designed to mitigate those impacts to the extent feasible. g. The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites, breaking up large expanses of paved areas, separating or screening parking lots from the street and adjoining building sites, and separating building areas from paved areas to provide access from buildings to open space areas; Sufficient landscaping is proposed on-site to separate and screen the buildings, provide open space for the public, and street trees to enhance the streetscape. Parking lots are limited in size and predominantly located underground. Appropriate landscaping is provided around these lots. ATTY/RESO.0037/PC RESO RECOMMENDING THE PROJECT —SOBRATO REV: 04-29-19 PR Page 3 of 22