Reso PC19-18 0105 PC Reso 2312 Hopkins

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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; Removal of the porte-cochere makes the existing house further conforming to the applicable development standards. Additionally, the project as proposed is for the removal of a porte-cochere and the existing house is designed to be compatible with the architectural style of the existing residence and to retain the architectural integrity of the historic structure. 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 as proposed is for the removal of a porte-cochere. The exterior wall area where the porte-cochere was demolished would be patched with brick to match the materials of the existing residence. There are no other changes to the exterior of the house proposed, keeping the integrity of the historic resource. The existing materials are maintained and are not excessive or second-hand in nature. E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; No tree removal or vegetation is proposed as part of the project. All existing landscaping would be retained. F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The project site provides the required two parking spaces for a single-family house. No additional parking is required. 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; The proposed project would maintain the existing landscaping. No new landscaping is proposed as part of the project. H. In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the Zoning Administrator shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall consider the effect of the proposed structure upon the character and value of the adjacent R District area; ATTY/RESO.0105/PC RESO 2312 HOPKINS REV: 10-30-19 PR Page 3 of 6