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ATTY/RESO.0110/CC RESO APPROVING ARCHITECTUAL PERMIT (YMCA PROJECT) REV: 11-06-25 VR Page 3 of 5 significant impacts. Section 4. Architectural Permit Findings. The City Council hereby makes the required findings for approval of the Architectural Permit pursuant to Zoning Code Section 45.4. Specifically, the City Council finds that: A. The existence of sufficient variety in the design of the structure and grounds to avoid monotony in the external appearance. The building design includes a variety of materials and architectural features to avoid a monotonous appearance. Warm earth tones, natural wood cladding, cementitious fiber panels, cement plaster, metal fascia, and large areas of glazing are used across all facades to create visual interest. These elements are applied consistently to maintain a cohesive look that blends with the park setting and complements the surrounding built environment. 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 building is designed with a consistent architectural style throughout each elevation. The architectural elements, including rooflines, façade articulation, and material transitions, have been thoughtfully designed to ensure unity among the external features. In addition, the building’s overall design is cohesive and harmonious in appearance, consistent with the surrounding built environment and the character of the park. 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 building is located within Red Morton Park and was designed to blend in harmoniously with the surrounding park environment and complement the new Veterans Memorial Senior Center. 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 building does not utilize excessive decorative ornamentation and utilizes high quality exterior materials with the use of cementitious fiber panel, natural wood cladding, cement plaster and metal fascia. The materials are not temporary, second-hand, or imitative.