Reso PC22-15 0115 PC Reso Approving Project with Draft Conditions of Approval 557 E. Bayshore Road

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ATTY/RESO.0115/PC RESO APPROVING PROJECT WITH DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - 557 E. BAYSHORE ROAD REV: 12-21-2022 VR Page 3 of 26 2. Architectural Permit. a. Findings. The Planning Commission makes the following findings: i. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance. The residential buildings are well designed with vertical and horizontal articulation to provide visual interest. The use of a mix of materials and paint color avoids monotony in the external appearance. The fitness building is also well designed and is broken up with various projecting building elements including a framed glass storefront window. Window treatment varies around the building based on the interior function of the building and overall relates to the residential buildings in form, materials and color. The project was reviewed the AAC, which determined that the building design was architecturally desirable. ii. 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 project meets the maximum 75’ height limit and does not exceed the maximum Floor Area Ratio of the CG Zoning District. The residential buildings and commercial fitness club building are well designed with a consistent architectural style throughout each elevation including well-proportioned to create a balanced and 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 are setback a considerable distance from the highway and would appear in scale with nearby buildings as viewed from Highway 101. The building’s proposed contemporary architectural style with quality exterior materials provides a transition between existing industrial/commercial uses in the area as well as sites that have transitioned to residential nearby south and east of the site. 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;