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 3 of 7 beneath the FAR soft cap threshold. In addition, the front setback increase brings the home in closer alignment with homes that front the same street for greater consistency with the streetscape. The required front setback for the main home is 15 feet and the proposed Project, as modified by the Applicant, will now have a setback of 18 feet. Further, the design is consistent with Neighborhood Guiding Principle for Massing and Design by incorporating features common in the neighborhood such as simple roof forms and a second story that provides additional front and side yard setbacks from the first floor to minimize visual impacts. 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 proposed design utilizes typical exterior materials including smooth stucco and mission clay tile, consistent with Spanish Style. The proposed materials are common throughout single-family residences in Redwood City and are not considered temporary or second-hand materials. In addition, the house does not include excessive ornamentation by maintaining consistency with the use of colors and materials for a harmonious appearance. E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; The Project would demolish the existing single-family house. The new house would be in the same general footprint as the existing home, and would not significantly change the natural features on the site. One 10” orange fruit tree is proposed for removal along the rear of the property to accommodate construction. The tree is not a protected tree under the Tree Preservation Ordinance and does not require a Tree Removal Permit. F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The Project site meets the required two parking spaces for a single-family house. The existing curb cut would remain. 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 have landscaping in the front yard, side yards, and the rear yard. H. In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the Zoning Administrator shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall