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ATTY/RESO.0126/PC RESO 1320 MARSHALL STREET PROJECT REV: 12-10-25 VR Page 3 of 7 reports, studies, memoranda, maps, oral and written testimony, and materials in the City’s file for the applications and the Project, and all adopted City planning documents relating to the Project and the Property including the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, other applicable City laws and regulations, have together served as an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the Project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15332 (“Class 32 – Infill Exemption”), as further explained in the CEQA Memorandum prepared for the Project, incorporated herein by reference, because: a. The Project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, as set forth in the staff report and its attachments; and b. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; and c. The Project site has no value as habitat for endangered species; and d. Approval of the Project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Section 4. Architectural Permit (AP2025-005) – 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 plane changes and materials. Additionally, architectural features such as patios, balconies and window placement provide sufficient variety in the design to avoid monotony in the 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 setbacks, resulting in a design which is proportional to the site. Also, the external features, including, but not limited to, design materials and colors are