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Resolution No. PC-2019-19 Page Three typically sited with large setbacks and generous landscaping. The Commission finds that the proposed residence with generous setbacks is compatible with the land use pattern in the neighborhood and previously developed properties in the vicinity. The proposed development is sensitive to its hillside setting as the layout of the development avoids flat pad construction, follows the existing contours on the lot, and steps with the hillside. The proposed development will be visible from the subdivision entrance driveway on Foothill Road. However, once the proposed landscaping matures, the home will be substantially screened from view and will have limited visibility from Foothill Road. The Planning Commission finds the landscaping is designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape. In addition to stepping with the hillside and the proposed vegetation, the proposed residence has a well-articulated building design with a strong horizontal character with flat roofs and building walls and elements set at varied depths. The proposed contemporary style is not precluded by the Design Guidelines and would be consistent with the character of surrounding residences that include a variety of architectural forms and styles. The proposed building forms will help reduce the perceived mass and scale of the residence when viewed off-site. As such, the Planning Commission finds the proposed development has an appropriate scale when viewed on and off the site and will maintain the preservation of views enjoyed by the community. In accordance with the approved Design Guidelines, the Planning Commission further finds the proposed residence is a well-designed contemporary residence with characteristics of the selected architectural style expressed on all sides and consistent throughout the design, incorporates quality building materials, has a consistent scale and massing throughout the design, and a texture and color palette that is compatible with other similarly designed contemporary residences that exist to the west and south. The proposed residence demonstrates materials that will provide a pleasing and harmonious exterior appearance such as smooth cement plaster, marble veneer and Hardiplank horizontal siding in conjunction with material transition points and horizontal/vertical wall plane articulation that will provide sufficient architectural detailing. The proposed color palette is appropriate and are comprised generally of earth tone colors rather than bright/vivid and/or stark white colors. Lighting will be shielded and down-directed to avoid offsite light and glare. The Planning Commission concludes that all of the required Design Criteria can be made to approve the subject application. Section 2: The Planning Commission hereby approves the application for Design Review, P19-0059 as reflected in the plans dated July 15, 2019, to construct a new approximately 7,432-square-foot single-family residence with an approximately 1603-square-foot garage on a vacant lot located at 4108 Foothill Road, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 1, attached hereto and incorporated into this resolution by reference. on 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