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ATTY/RESO.0084/PC RESO 636 TEREDO DRIVE REV: 08-07-23 JB Page 2 of 4 the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). The Project is for the construction of one single-family residence in an urbanized area. Section 4. The Planning Commission is able to make the required findings as outlined in the Architectural Permit Section 45.4. Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The Project is not monotonous in nature. The front façade presents a variety of roof orientations, and heights. Additionally, architectural features such as a covered front entry, window placement and design, and second-story step-backs provide variety and avoid monotony in external appearance. 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 Project complies with applicable development standards that address massing and lot coverage, resulting in a design which is proportional to the site. Also, the external features, including, but not limited to, design materials and colors are consistent throughout each elevation to present a harmonious appearance. 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 Project meets this finding as it uses design techniques consistent with the general character of structures in the vicinity. The general character of structures in the vicinity consists of multi-story dwellings with a mix of roof orientations and platelines. The Project effectively uses a variation in roof orientation and heights plus step backs to help break up the massing and reduce the structure’s visual impact. As proposed, the general character of surrounding structures will not be compromised and the Project is found to be architecturally desirable. D. 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;