Reso PC19-16 0098 PC Reso 910 Woodside Road

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Section 3. Architectural Permit AP2019-067: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 45.4, 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 contemporary architectural design would contain extensive glazing, changes in exterior building materials and color, balconies, and a butterfly roof form which serve to break up the massing and provide variation in the design and avoid monotony in the external appearance. 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 structure is proportional to the building site because it complies with the height, setback, and bulk requirements of the zoning district. The fagade design, fenestration pattern, and butterfly roof provide symmetrical elements that unify the external features to present a harmonious appearance. The exterior building materials would be consistent throughout the building. 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 a variety of uses including multifamily residential and commercial buildings. The three-story structure is similar to an adjacent four- story apartment and a five -story apartment across Woodside Road. Woodside Road is a major corridor with a large street width and the project is compatible with the proposed scale of development. The proposed project promotes an appropriate use of the site in that it would provide a moderate - density residential project with sensitivity to adjacent uses and would contain ground floor units with a street -orientated 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; The building exterior would consist of stucco walls, glass balcony railings, a metal roof and green roof, and horizontal wood details. The proposed exterior materials are not temporary or second hand and do not allow for excessive ornamentation. Page 4 of 26 ATTY/RESO.0098/PC RESO 910 WOODSIDE ROAD REV: 10-09-19 PR