Reso PC20-04 0056 PC Reso 227 King Street

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ATTY/RESO.0056/PC RESO 227 KING STREET REV: 06-26-2020 PR Page 3 of 8 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 Revised Project continues to utilize a variety of methods to avoid monotony in the elevations. The design includes a covered porch entry, varied roof heights, stepbacks and additional setbacks on the second floor to break up the massing of the two-story structure. The Craftsman architectural style is also applied consistently on each elevation to create a cohesive 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 proposed house meets all applicable development standards for massing including setbacks, height and lot coverage and is designed to be proportional to the site. The project provides adequate building articulation because it is broken up with varying roof heights and the second story incorporates stepbacks to further reduce the apparent mass and bulk. In addition, all of the roof pitches, slopes, and materials are consistent throughout each elevation to present a balanced harmonious appearance. When compared to the previous design, the height has been reduced and the garage and house have been further setback to further break up the massing and make the structure more proportional to the building site. 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 Revised Project is consistent with the development pattern of the neighborhood which consists of a combination one and two-story single family houses. A map of one-story and two-story homes surrounding the subject property attached to the February 4, 2020 staff report illustrates the mixture of one- and two-story residences. Approximately half of the lots on the northwest end of the block are two-stories, as well as the adjacent home to the south. The revised design of the house is consistent with the Neighborhood Compatibility Guiding Principles, Streetscape Frontage and Massing and Design. Relating to streetscape frontage, the project incorporates a covered front entry porch compatible with defined front entries in the neighborhood. The proposed home provides an additional front yard setback for the garage of 31 feet, 6 inches where 20 feet is required and 37 foot setback for the main house, where 15 feet is