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ATTY/RESO.0075/PC RESO 1690BROADWAY REV: 07-11-23 JB Page 5 of 24 vanpool programs, subsidized transit passes, and financial incentives to employees for walking or bicycling to work in order to comply with the TDM Plan. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the required findings for approval of Architectural Permit AP2022-013 pursuant to Section 45.4. Specifically, the Planning Commission finds: a. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; All sides of the building would have articulation and interest achieved with the use of varying materials, neutral colors, and juxtaposition of trims and accents. The project would avoid monotony in the façade with modulation of the walls, trim elements, punched out architectural window surrounds, canopies, and changes in building material. The design of the structure would have sufficient variety of design. 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 site is located in an area zoned as a high intensity commercial corridor. The proposed height is consistent with the vision for the MUC-SB. The overall height of the building (53’-9 3/4”) is consistent with the commercial maximum height (60’) with exception of the tower element (64’-9"). The intent of the MUC-SB zoning is to place mixed-use buildings along the corridor and to utilize smaller building sites to increase density adjacent to the City’s downtown. The building uses changes in colors and modulation of the facade with punched out architectural window surrounds, canopies, and building material changes to visually break up the building mass. Additionally, the corner of the building incorporates a blue tower element that breaks up the massing of the building to create a signature design feature, which appears as a different façade than the rest of the building. The AAC had previously found the architectural expression of the building is improved as a five-story hotel and complies overall with the commercial height limit. No changes are proposed to the previously approved design. c. 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 site is adjacent to three to five story multifamily buildings and single- story commercial buildings. The site is located in the MUC-SB corridor, which envisions development at the scale of the proposed hotel. The site is near the Downtown and Kaiser Hospital Precise Plan areas, which both allow intensive land