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Resolution No. PC-2020-01 <br /> Page Three <br /> 8. Integration of signs as part of the architectural concept because no signs are <br /> included as part of the subject application; and <br /> 9. Architectural concept of miscellaneous structures, street furniture, public art in <br /> relationship to the site and landscape because the proposed French Country <br /> architectural style of the home and the landscape is compatible with the <br /> surrounding area and properties. <br /> The project includes the construction of one new single-family residence on an <br /> approximately 3.96-acre vacant lot. With the exception of the building pad, which is <br /> fairly flat, the site is steeply sloped with the terrain sloping downward from the northern, <br /> eastern and western sides of the building pad, but is not visible from Vineyard Avenue. <br /> Most of the existing vegetation on the lot is dispersed generally along all but the eastern <br /> side of the DDA. All existing vegetation is completely outside of the approved building <br /> envelope. In addition, 47 oak trees were planted on this lot, generally within the northern <br /> portion of the subject lot, along the northern and eastern sides of the DDA. The <br /> proposed residence is wholly within the approved building envelope on the lot, avoids <br /> the steep slopes on the lot, and does not conflict with any existing trees or vegetation. <br /> Additionally, a landscape plan is proposed which includes planting 24 trees on-site as <br /> well as other smaller plants and shrubs. The Planning Commission finds the proposed <br /> development on the site is sensitive to the site's natural features, vegetation and <br /> topography. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed development considers <br /> preservation of the natural beauty on the site and maintains an appropriate relationship <br /> to the landscape. <br /> The neighborhood includes a mixture of larger rural-residential lots, some of which <br /> remain vacant and others that have been developed with single-family residences <br /> typically sited with large setbacks and generous landscaping. The Commission finds <br /> that the proposed residence with generous setbacks is compatible with the land use <br /> pattern in the neighborhood and previously developed properties in the vicinity. <br /> The proposed residence will be sited on the flattest portion of the lot to minimize <br /> grading. The proposed residence will not be visible from Vineyard Avenue. Additionally, <br /> once the proposed landscaping matures, the residence will be further screened and will <br /> have limited visibility from Winding Oaks Drive and the surrounding areas. The Planning <br /> Commission finds the landscaping is designed to enhance architectural features, <br /> strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape. <br /> The proposed residence has a well-articulated building design with varied depths. The <br /> proposed building forms will help reduce the perceived mass and scale of the residence <br /> when viewed off-site. As such, the Planning Commission finds the proposed residence <br /> has an appropriate scale when viewed on and off the site and will maintain the <br /> preservation of views enjoyed by the community. <br /> The Planning Commission further finds the architectural style and detailing of the <br /> proposed residence is compatible with the existing residences and neighborhood and <br /> conforms to the PUD-54 regulations and design guidelines. The design of the residence <br /> exhibits articulated wall lines that break the massing of the home and promote visual <br />