Reso PC20-12 0116 PC Reso Denying Appeal for 645 Sapphire

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ATTY/RESO.0116/PC RESO DENYING APPEAL FOR 645 SAPPHIRE REV: 11-03-2020 PR Page 2 of 10 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, 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 per Section 15301 Class 1(e)(2) (Existing Facilities). The project includes the construction of a second story addition to an existing one- story single-family residence. 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: ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT FINDINGS A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The proposed structure utilizes a variety of methods to avoid monotony in the elevations. The design includes varied stepbacks to break massing and provide visual interest along the front and side facades, changes in materials (wood siding, stone veneer), architectural features such as varied windows to break up the massing of the two-story structure. 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 structure meets all applicable development standards for the R-1 zoning district including setbacks, height, lot coverage, Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and parking. The project is designed to be harmonious and cohesive with the existing development onsite by incorporating similar roof forms and pitches. The project provides adequate building articulation through varying roof heights and stepbacks from the frontage and the side elevations to break up the mass and bulk.