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2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site, including transition with streetscape, public views of the building, and scale of buildings within its site and adjoining buildings. Staff analysis: Staff believes the house is well designed. The proposed colors and materials for the home would be compatible with the adjacent homes and would preserve and enhance the residential character by continuing to be harmonious with the neighborhood. However, the proposed project is expanding the building "envelope" and, in staff's opinion, is not in keeping with the scale of the adjacent buildings given that the home has the appearance of being on a separate lot. The neighborhood has a mixture of single-story and two-story structures. The property located northwest of the subject site has three structures on the lot and maintains a FAR of 25% (4482 and 4492 Second Street and 206 Neal Street— please refer to Figure 8 on page 11). Staff finds that the massing of the proposed home at this location will not be in harmony with adjoining buildings given the proximity of the structure to the adjacent structures. 3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to adjoining areas, including compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in adjoining buildings, attractive landscape transitions, and consistency with neighborhood character. Staff analysis: The project preserves and enhances the residential character of the neighborhood by maintaining neighborhood compatibility and supporting the existing character and development pattern of the neighborhood by pursuing a design that is compatible with adjacent residences. Staff finds that the proposed style of the house is appropriate because of the attention to detail. The architectural style allows for features of the existing house to be maintained and, in staffs opinion, would continue to be in keeping with the neighborhood design and architectural style with other homes located Downtown. The subject property is adjacent to mature landscaping along the side (west) and front (north) of the property that allows for screening and privacy. However, the scale of the building is not in harmony with the other buildings on the block. Due to the fact that the proposed home has the appearance of being on an independent lot, the scale of the home is out of character for the neighborhood. 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the City, and passersby through the community. Staff analysis: The proposed home will not disturb the views of workers within the City or passersby through the community. Residents immediately adjacent to the subject site may have impacted views. Although the adjacent neighbors would see the proposed project, there are no private view easements granted for the subject property or surrounding neighbors. Also, there are no City or homeowner's association restrictions in place to prevent second- story additions in this neighborhood. 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape. P11-0709/P11-0717, 205 Neal Street Planning Commission /2 of 18