Reso 23-01 0007 PC Reso 801 Willow

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ATTY/RESO.0007/PC RESO 801 WILLOW REV: 02-07-23 JB Page 4 of 9 B. Adverse parking impacts on adjacent properties will not result; and The surrounding area is largely industrial with most businesses closing by 6:00PM. Peak hours for the rock climbing gym are 6pm-7pm and do not coincide with operating hours of neighboring uses. As such, the Planning Commission finds that the site features adequate parking for the proposed use and will not result in adverse impacts on adjacent properties. C. Parking is provided for any additional floor area or other expansion in compliance with this article. The proposed use will not increase floor area or reduce the number of existing parking spaces. ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT FINDINGS. The proposed Architectural Permit meets all of the following findings as required by Zoning Code 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 general character of the area around the project site features low to moderate scale, light industrial buildings that are mostly rectangular in shape; the existing commercial building is in character with its surroundings. The proposed Project is a modification to the existing building with the modifications being a 20 ft. vertical addition in an area of approximately 100 ft. x 80 ft. at the northwest corner of the building and the addition of 91 skylights in the roof. The Planning Commission finds that the massing of the proposed vertical addition responds well to the industrial character of the building and the surrounding context while the cladding material, a minimal, semi-translucent, corrugated Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) siding, differentiates the addition from the primary building massing and minimizes its visual impact. 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 proposed modification to the existing commercial building consists of a vertical addition clad in a minimal, semi-translucent, corrugated Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) siding material that increases the height in an area of approximately 100 ft. x 80 ft. at the northwest corner of the building; additionally, 91 skylights are proposed. No other exterior modifications are proposed and there will be negligible impacts to the larger site area (e.g., addition of motorcycle and bike parking). As such, the Project will not disrupt the balance and unity among the external features.