Reso PC20-06 0076 PC Reso Adopting and denying the appeal and affirming the ZA decision for 142 JETER ES

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ATTY/RESO.0076/PC RESO ADOPTING & DENYING THE APPEAL & AFFIRMING THE ZA DECISION FOR 142 JETER REV: 08-06-2020 PR Page 2 of 7 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 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 to 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 house utilizes a variety of methods to avoid monotony in the elevations. The architectural design of the home is a Spanish style and includes covered porches, varied roof heights and setbacks on the second floor to break up the massing of the two- story structure. The 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 that address massing, including setbacks, height and lot coverage. The Project is designed to be proportional to the site by providing adequate building articulation broken up with varying roof heights and incorporates stepbacks on the second story to further reduce the appearance of mass and bulk. In addition, all of the roof pitches, slopes, and materials are consistent throughout each elevation to present a balanced harmonious appearance. 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 proposed Project is consistent with the development pattern of the neighborhood, which consists of one and two-story single family houses. The design of the house is consistent with the Neighborhood Compatibility Guiding Principles for Streetscape Frontage, and Massing and Design. The design is consistent with the streetscape frontage guideline because it incorporates a detached garage located to the rear of the property consistent with the strong pattern of detached garages in the neighborhood, and a covered front porch entry, compatible with defined front entries in the surrounding neighborhood. In response to design comments received by staff, the applicant revised their proposal to include a detached garage, which subsequently reduced the Project size