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would result in a 38.2% floor area ratio (FAR) on the approximately 6,068-square-foot-lot.' The project would generally match the exterior materials and colors of the existing dwelling by incorporating vertical wood siding on the front of the addition, earth-tone colored stucco on the rear and sides of the addition, wood trim around all new and existing doors and windows on both floors, and a composition shingle roof. Compared to the previous submittal reviewed by the Planning Commission, the interior square footage of the revised project would be reduced by approximately 176 square feet, and the total number of bedrooms would be reduced from eight to six. In addition, the revised project would result in the removal of the same two Heritage trees identified for removal in the previous project. COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL PROPOSAL VERSUS THE CURRENT PROPOSAL At the July 12, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission directed the applicant/appellant to work with staff to modify the design of the proposed addition to reduce the overall massing/area of the second floor addition, possibly by reducing the number of bedrooms; eliminate any new second- story windows on the north elevation; and improve the architectural detailing of the project along the front elevation facing Yellowstone Court. The specific design areas of focus, as well as the modifications made to the project plans, are detailed below. Please see the July 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting minutes attached as Exhibit D for more information. Massing Reduction Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission directed that the massing and area of the proposed second-floor addition be reduced, possibly by reducing the overall number of bedrooms. The Planning Commission noted that the size and height of the addition, while conforming to the prescribed development standards, were too large compared to other homes in the area, especially those that also had second floors. Applicant/Appellant Response: The overall size of the second-floor addition was reduced by approximately 176 square feet compared to the previous proposal (yielding an FAR of 38.2%). This reduction was primarily achieved by the elimination of one bedroom and a reconfiguration of the floor plan. The building area was reduced by pushing the addition's second floor wall back approximately 5 feet, 8 inches ffrom the front of the house. Additionally, pushing the front portion of the second floor addition back from the front of the house results in less vertical exposure of the front two-story wall due to the extension of the first floor roof. The reduction in massing and area of the proposed second-floor addition and the first-floor roofline extension would improve the design of the addition as viewed from Yellowstone Court and reduce visual impacts on the adjacent neighbors, specifically those neighbors immediately adjacent to the north and south of the subject site. No visual changes would occur on the rear (west) elevation. As a result of these changes to the proposed interior space, the current project contains six bedrooms (compared to the previous project, which contained a total of eight bedrooms). The existing Master Bedroom and Bedroom #2 on the first floor would be combined into one new Master Bedroom on the first floor and one bedroom would be eliminated entirely from the 1 The floor area ratio (FAR) is calculated using the sum of the gross horizontal area of the floors of a building and its accessory structures on the same 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. The gross horizontal area of structures is divided by the horizontal area of a site to yield the FAR. P17-0372, 3552 Yellowstone Court Planning Commission Page 3 of 5