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site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance. The project is proportional to the building site because it meets all the required development standards including height, setbacks, and density. The proposed design includes two buildings separated by a common driveway. The two buildings are symmetrical and utilize identical materials, design language, and height which provide a balanced and harmonious appearance. 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 is located in an area with a variety of uses with proposed townhomes at 35'-0" to 37'-0" tall which is similar to the adjacent R-4 medium density zoning district maximum height of 28'-0" for a single-family home and 45'-0" for multi -family structures. The project also provides a traditional residential appearance with a gabled roof, entry porches and variety of external materials that are consistent with residential design. 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. Proposed materials of stucco, lap -siding, vinyl windows, standing seam metal ribbed roofing, composition shingle roofing, metal awnings, and cementitious panel and trims is appropriate for the building, of reasonable quality, and not temporary or second-hand. 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 remove multiple existing trees on the site, but otherwise there are no other natural features on the site. The project will be required to, at a minimum to replace each tree that is removed. The natural grade of the site will not change. f. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets. The project complies with the required parking by providing an attached two -car garage with each townhome for a total of 14 parking spaces. The shared driveway would be accessed from Linden Street. Page 5 of 16 ATN/RESO.0091/PC RESO 31 CENTER STREET REV: 09-12-19 PR