Reso PC19-18 0105 PC Reso 2312 Hopkins

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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, studies, memoranda, maps, 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 Section 15301 Class 1(e) (2) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because the project involves the maintenance and preservation of a historic resource. The project includes minor exterior fapade improvements and ratification of prior removal of a porte-cochere to a non -designated historic home; and 3. Architectural Permit Findings. 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 removal of a porte-cochere does not affect the design of the existing house or create monotony in the exterior appearance. The exterior wall area where the porte-cochere has been demolished would be patched with brick to match the external appearance. Two windows would also be installed along the west elevation to match the window style of the existing home. The finding is met because other than the removal of the porte-cochere for safety reasons, they historic integrity of the house in kept intact and maintained, while providing sufficient variety in design. 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 removal of the porte-cochere reduces the overall size of the structure and reduces an existing non -confirming setback. Additionally, the removal of the porte- cochere maintains harmonious appearance of the home and provides for additional privacy due to the removal of the second story deck. The project is designed to be compatible with the architectural style of the existing residence and to retain the architectural integrity of the historic structure. No new construction or additions are proposed to the existing residence. ATTY/RESO.0105/PC RESO 2312 HOPKINS REV: 10-30-19 PR Page 2 of 6