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second floor, as well as replace and/or reconfigure a majority of the other existing windows on the residence. No windows would be added to the west side of the residence. The new square footage includes a kitchen expansion and a master bedroom expansion. There would be no change to the current front or side yard setbacks as a result of the subject proposal; however, the rear yard setback would be reduced from 59 feet, eight inches to 51 feet, nine inches. The height of the existing residence would remain at 23 feet, 10 inches (measured from the property grade to the ridge of the roof). The new square footage (855 sq. ft.) would result in a 38.7% floor area ratio (FAR) on the approximately 8,760 square-foot lot.' No changes are proposed to the garage or the existing driveway off Hummingbird Road. The subject proposal would match the exterior colors and materials of the existing dwelling by incorporating the following materials: sand-colored cement plaster, wood trim, and a composition shingle roof. ANALYSIS The ADR process is intended to preserve and enhance the City's aesthetic values and to ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Additions exceeding ten feet in height are required to obtain ADR approval. ADR applications are typically reviewed at the Zoning Administrator level. The subject proposal was heard and approved by the Zoning Administrator and has now been appealed to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is empowered to deny the appeal (approving the project as originally proposed and conditioned), approve the project with modified conditions including changes to the project, to reflect the direction of the Commission, or uphold the appeal (therefore denying the project). Site Development Standards The subject property is zoned R-1-6,500 (One-Family Residential) District. Additions to existing single-family residences are permitted in this district provided the development standards prescribed by the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) are met. A summary of the prescribed development standards for an addition in this district and a comparison of the subject proposal to those standards is provided below: Required Existing Proposed Setbacks Front 23 feet minimum 23 feet, 6 inches 23 feet, 6 inches Rear 20 feet minimum 59 feet, 8 inches 51 feet, 9 inches Side 5 feet one side/12 feet 5 feet one side/16 feet 5 feet one side/16 feet combined both sides combined both sides combined both sides minimum FAR 40% maximum 29.0% 38.7% Height 30 feet maximum2 19 feet, 6 inches (code 19 feet, 6 inches (code height); 23 feet, 10 height); 23 feet, 10 inches (grade to peak) inches (grade to peak) The Floor Area Ratio is calculated using the sum of the gross horizontal area of the buildings on a site excluding, basement or cellar areas used only for storage;space used for off-street parking or loading;and steps,patios,decks,terraces,porches,and exterior balconies,if not enclosed on more than three sides. 2The height of a structure is measured vertically from the average elevation of the natural grade of the ground covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure or to the coping of a flat roof,to the deck line of a mansard roof,or to the mean height between eaves and ridges for a hip,gable,or gambrel roof. P15-0037, Kiziloglu Addition Planning Commission 4 of 11