Reso PC21-12 0099 PC Reso for 1417 Middlefield Rd

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ATTY/RESO.0099/PC RESO FOR 1417 MIDDLEFIELD RD REV: 11-12-2021 JB Page 5 of 16 therefore defining features along the frontage such as the bay windows and gable peaks would be maintained. 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 proposes removal of 10 trees; however all 10 trees have been identified to be in poor condition by the arborist report. The project applicant would be required to obtain a tree removal permit for each tree planned for removal. New trees and landscaping are also proposed on both lots and will complement the house and delineate outdoor pedestrian spaces. 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 4 parking spaces for a duplex by providing 2 spaces per unit. Any necessary parking for the ADU would be reviewed subsequently and separately as part of the ministerial application. 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; New trees and landscaping are proposed on both lots and intended to complement the house as well as delineate outdoor pedestrian spaces, including trees and landscaping screening off the existing home along Middlefield Road and to the newly created property along Beech Street. Furthermore, the newly created property at the corner of Beech Street and Middlefield Road would include trees and landscaping around the perimeter to screen views, as well as fencing for the driveway. 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. I. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered designs. The project complies with the residential zoning standards for permeable area onsite, including 62 percent of the required front yard and 54 percent of the entire site.