Reso PC19-13 0092 PC Reso 1143 Oliver Street

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are accurate and constitute findings in this matter, and with the staff reports, the application materials, development plan, and all other documents, reports, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City's file for the application and the Project, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the property including the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable City laws and regulations, have together served as an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution. 2. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to per Section 15301 Class 1(e) (Existing Facilities) and 15303(a) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as described in the staff report. 3. In upholding the Zoning Administrator's decision, the Planning Commission is able make the required findings for approval of an Architectural Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 45.4). Specifically, 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; The proposed structure utilizes a variety of methods to avoid monotony in the elevations. The design includes stepbacks and architectural features such as belly bands and architectural wood corbels to soften and break up the massing of the two-story structure. 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 proposed structure meets all applicable development standards for the R-2 zoning district and accessory dwelling unit requirements for massing including setbacks, height, lot coverage and parking. The proposed height of the structure is 22 feet, where 28 feet is allowed. The project is designed to be harmonious and cohesive with the existing development onsite by incorporating similar roof forms and pitches, and matching the existing colors and materials. The project provides adequate building articulation and stepbacks to break up the mass and bulk. 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; Page 2 of 8 ATTY/RESO.0092/PC RESO 1143 OLIVER STREET REV: 09-27-19 PR