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Staff has worked with the applicant in designing their project architecture in a Craftsman style that meets the goals and policies of the DSP and the Downtown Design Guidelines as stated above. The proposed homes include many traditional Craftsman style details such as a blend of building materials, including horizontal siding, vertical siding dormer and eave details, as well as tapered porch columns, and exposed wood knee braces. All of the homes front the internal driveway with access facing east. Staff has requested that the design of the house on Lot 1, adjacent to Stanley Boulevard, be modified to face Stanley Boulevard in accordance with the Downtown Design Guidelines and be designed with a strong Stanley Boulevard street presence, complementing the existing homes on the street. In response to this request, the applicant extended the covered porch and added architectural detailing to the Stanley Boulevard elevation, but indicated that he does not want to relocate the front door to this elevation. Building Massing and Height The Downtown Specific Plan generally supports development lower in height, up to two stories/30 feet, as indicated by the following Specific Plan policy: Land Use Policy No. 15: Initiate an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 18.84 to limit building height in all residential zoning districts in the Downtown (including future Planned Unit Development Districts) to not more than two stories and not more than 30 feet. While this code amendment has not yet been made, the intent of this policy is to limit development to two stories. As proposed, the three two-story homes will all be approximately 27-feet in height (measured from grade to the ridge) and generally compatible with the one- and two-story properties on Stanley Boulevard. Photo simulations have been included within Exhibit B to illustrate the building massing and height along the street. In addition, the applicant will be required to erected story poles to demonstrate the height and massing of the homes prior to the final Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Landscape & Tree Removal The proposed landscape plan includes a list of plant species including a mix of native and non-native plant species with low water use requirements. Based on initial recommendations from staff, the applicant has designed their project around a very large Valley Oak tree to the rear of the property which will be retained as part of the application proposal. A tree report was prepared for the project and included in Exhibit B that indicates that a total of nine trees will be retained, including two off-site trees. The applicant is proposing to remove eight trees, one of which is considered a heritage-sized tree. Additional trees will be planted in each front yard, as well as along Stanley Boulevard and the property line to the east. As currently proposed, the landscaping to the rear of the homes does not include any trees, only shrubs. CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE WORKSHOP The following section provides potential discussion topics and analysis of key items related to the project. This workshop will allow the Planning Commission to provide direction to the applicant and staff regarding any items it wishes to be addressed before the project application is formally presented to the Planning Commission. The first two questions below are topical PUD-133, 3987 Stanley Boulevard Planning Commission 9 of 11