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2. Downtown Specific Plan-Historic Preservation Policy 6, Page 68: Additions and other modifications to the exteriors of buildings exceeding 50 years in age should match the original building exterior in terms of architectural style and all other exte- rior design elements. The proposed design, colors, materials, and detailing will match those ofthe existing structure. 3. Downtown Specific Plan-Residential Policy 14, Page 76: Preserve and protect the character of the East Side neighborhood around Second Streetfrom tear-downs, large-scaled and inappropriately-styled additions and lot consolidations. Preserve and encourage similar architectural elements and details such as porches, picket fences, andflower boxes. Preserve the neighborhood's orientation of street -facing entrances and windows. As stated above, staff believes the style of the addition is appropriate and that the scale is consistent with other homes approved within the neighborhood. The proposed addition incorporates many of the architectural elements and detailing of the original home includ- ing the steep pitched roof and window treatments. 4. Downtown Specific Plan-Residential Policy 17, Page 76; Protect the established size and spacing of buildings in residential neighborhoods by avoiding excessive lot coverage and maintaining appropriate separations between buildings. The lot coverage would be similar to other homes in the neighborhood and the separation would be similar to the existing separation, since the new structure retains the existing side yard setbacks. 5. Downtown Specific Plan-Residential Policy 19, Page 76: Maintain the original character of homes by encouraging additions at the rear of the site, where possible. The proposed addition is sited at the rear of the existing home. 6. Downtown Specific Plan-Residential Policy 20, Page 76: Encourage garages at the rear of lots. The proposed garage is sited at the rear of the lot. Heritage Trees Both neighbors immediately adjacent to the subject site at 4524 and 4558 Second Street have expressed concern regarding the effects of the proposed project-particularly the grading required for the garage and the basement-on trees located on their properties. The City's Landscape Architect visited both neighboring sites and has reported that in the southeast corner of Ms. Lutman's yard (4524 Second Street) are two large trees; a Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is located approximately 1 foot from the property-line fence shared with the applicant, and a Purple-leafed Plum (Prunus species) is located approxi- mately 5 feet from the property-line fence. The Landscape Architect stated that both Item 6.b. PADR-I338/PV-I3I Page 8 of I4 September 27, 2006