Reso PC22-09 0083 PC Reso Recommending General Plan Amendment Approval Harbor View Project

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ATTY/RESO.0083/PC RESO RECOMMENDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPROVAL – HARBOR VIEW PROJECT REV: 10-28-22 VR Page 6 of 9 site and that it has a balance and unity among its external features so as to present a harmonious appearance; The proposed project meets the maximum 100’-0” height limit and does not exceed the maximum Floor Area Ratio of the CP Zoning District. The office building, amenities building and parking garage are well designed with a consistent architectural style throughout each elevation including well-proportioned to create a balanced and harmonious appearance. The office building and parking garage are compatible with each other and maintain a harmonious appearance. The project was reviewed by the AAC, which determined that the size and design of the structure was appropriate for the site. iii. 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 project site is located adjacent to Highway 101. The buildings style and scale is similar to other nearby buildings as viewed from Highway 101. The building’s proposed contemporary architectural style with quality exterior materials provides a transition between the industrial uses in the area and the adjacent non-industrial uses to the west. iv. 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 Project does not utilize decorative ornamentation and no second-hand materials are being used. The project is contemporary in style, and does not utilize excessive decorative ornamentation and instead provides high quality exterior materials including: metal panels with color variation, metal sunshades, a stone base, high performance vision glass and spandrel glass with aluminum mullions. v. 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 site is flat does not contain significant natural features. The Project provides significant landscaping and open space, increasing the quantity and quality of natural features including installing street trees and green infrastructure along frontages and pathways. vi. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets;