Reso24-02 0019 PC Reso 2336 El Camino Real

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ATTY/RESO.0019/PC RESO 2336 EL CAMINO REAL REV: 05-01-24 VR Page 5 of 18 A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance; The proposed project is a contemporary design that will incorporate variations in the façade to avoid monotony. External building features consist of a tapered middle block design, recessed windows, and setbacks in the façade to create visual interest and balanced massing. 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 variation in form allows the structure to be divided into proportions that relate to the neighborhood scale. The exterior façade has stepped and tapered blocking, articulated corner decks with shading to divide the attached townhomes into three distinct building blocks. Additionally, the custom window awnings create interesting shadow patterns and are consistently used throughout all units. The corner windows and corner balconies provide punctuation into the solid façade that is engaging at the cross-streets of Hemlock and Linden and allows good quality light into the interior space. The façade design is further enhanced by the selection of high quality materials. 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 proposed project is located in a neighborhood with a mix of uses and architectural styles. The site forms the edge between the residential and mixed- use zoning. The new 3-story townhouse building running lengthwise along the Linden Avenue compliments the residential buildings along Linden. The proposed townhouse development is similar in scale and proportion to the existing adjacent residential buildings and will provide a pleasant transition at the Linden and Hemlock crossing. The entries to the townhomes facing Linden street will have landscaped paths and decks and provide an engaging experience at a pedestrian friendly scale. The pedestrian experience along Hemlock Avenue is improved by positioning the driveways adjacent to each other, resulting in a reduced number of interruptions along the frontage and fostering a safer path. 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;