Reso PC21-03 0034 PC Reso 935 Durlston Road

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ATTY/RESO.0034/PC RESO 935 DURLSTON ROAD REV: 05-27-21 VR Page 5 of 8 The structure does not include excessive ornamentation, in that the materials and detailing are consistent with the existing house, protecting and enhancing the integrity of the historic resource. The proposed additions are sited towards the rear and side of the property, therefore defining features along the frontage such as the wooden front door with decorative metal hardware, exposed wooden rafters and clay tile weep holes in the gable peaks would be maintained. The home is an outstanding example of the Mediterranean Revival Style and additional contributing features such as: the curved shape to the corbel that supports the front balcony, the one-story rear extension, and textured stucco cladding, and steel sash windows and clay tile roof will also be maintained. The addition will include subtle differences in architectural detailing such as providing new clay tile pipe vents, rounded decorative flooring joists at new overhang areas, and simplified eave rafters. The differentiation between old and new materials and forms is further indicated on Sheet A5.1 of the project plans. However, the distinctive materials, features and finishes, construction techniques and examples of craftsmanship that characterize the property’s historic integrity will be utilized and preserved. 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 removal 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 by maintaining the existing detached two-car garage. 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 in the front yard and side yards. 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; This finding is not applicable as the project is residential.