Reso23-05 0023 Reso Approving AP2022-081 1425 Middlefield

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ATTY/RESO.0023/ PC RESO APPROVING AP2022-081 REV: 03-30-2023 JB Page 3 of 8 unity in external features, and present a harmonious appearance to give the proposed duplex appropriate proportion to its building site. 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 vicinity consists of historic and non-historic structures with a variety in external materials, site design, roof pitches, and setback conformance. The project conforms to the general character of the structures in the vicinity and is found to be architecturally desirable by using quality landscaping, variety in the massing and materials, and a design that complies with the development standards. In addition, the Project adds value to the character of the historic district by providing a building that is within the scale of other historic buildings in the district. 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; The materials and ornamentation proposed by the project are reasonable and not excessive or imitative. They consist of stone plinth, stucco, cementitious siding, and composite shingle roof. E. The extent to which natural features, including trees, shrubs, creeks, and rocks, and the natural grade of the site are to be retained; While tree removals will occur in conformance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code), the Project improve the overall quality of landscaping and drainage at the site overall. Tree removal permits will be required as a condition of approval and will be evaluated based on criteria in the tree preservation ordinance. F. The accessibility of off-street parking areas and the relation of parking areas with respect to traffic on adjacent streets; The proposed driveway approach for 1417 and 1425 Middlefield is located on Beech Street, which is a local street with limited traffic. The access to the parking spaces provides sufficient turnaround space and would provide for safe vehicle access onto and off the site. G. The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites, breaking up large expanses of paved areas, separating or screening parking lots from the street and adjoining building sites, and