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Resolution No. PC-2019-19 Page Two 1. Preservation of the natural beauty of the City and the project site's relationship to it; 2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site, including transition with the streetscape, public view of the buildings, and scale of the buildings within its site and adjoining buildings; 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; 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the city, and passersby through the community; 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape; 6. Relationship of exterior lighting to its surroundings and to the building and adjoining landscape; 7. Architectural style, as a function of its quality of design and relationship to its surroundings; the relationship of building components to one another/the building's colors and materials; and the design attention given to mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings. 8. Integration of signs as part of the architectural concept; and 9. Architectural concept of miscellaneous structures, street furniture, public art in relationship to the site and landscape. The proposed development includes the construction of one new single-family residence on an approximately 2.24-acre vacant lot. The lot has steep up-slopes toward the west and the lot is somewhat visible from Foothill Road. Most of the existing vegetation on the lot is dispersed over the south and east sides of the lot and generally outside of the approved building envelope. The proposed residence is wholly within the approved building envelope on the lot, generally avoids the steepest slopes on the lot, and does not conflict with the dense vegetation toward the south and east sides of the lot. Two Heritage-sized trees are proposed for removal, but an extensive landscape plan is proposed which includes planting approximately 37 24-inch box-size trees on-site as well as other smaller plants and shrubs. Additionally, the applicant will also contribute the value of the removed trees to the City's Urban Forestry Fund. The Planning Commission finds the proposed development on the site relates well to the site's built features and is sensitive to the site's natural features, vegetation and topography. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed development considers preservation of the natural beauty on the site and maintains an appropriate relationship to the landscape. The neighborhood includes a mixture of larger rural-residential lots, some of which remain vacant and others that have been developed with single-family residences ITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: To the extent permitted by law, the project applicant shall hold harmless, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), and indemnify the City, its City Council, its officers, commissions, employee and agents from and against any claim, action, or ch high by 1- inch stroke. In all cases address numerals shall be of contrasting background and clearly visible in accordance with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Premises Identification Standards. This may warrant field verification and adjustments based upon topography, landscaping or other obstructions. P19-0092 Planning Commission Page 7 of 9 age 4 of 9