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1. Preservation of the natural beauty of the City and the project site's relationship to it. The proposed project is a rear addition to an existing house and a detached garage located at the rear of the lot. The project is well designed and will not negatively affect the natu- ral beauty of the city. 2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site, including transition with streetscape, public views of the building, and scale of buildings within its site and acijoin- ing buildings. The proposed addition and garage would be consistent in color, material, and architec- tural detailing with the existing residence and would preserve and enhance the residential character by continuing to be harmonious with the neighborhood. The addition would be located at the rear of the existing home, providing a stepped back fa9ade from the street view, thus minimizing its impact. The proposed project is increasing the floor area ratio on the lot to 45%. This increase is consistent with several other homes within the Down- town District. Staff finds that the proposed second-story addition and detached garage will be in harmony with adjoining buildings and will blend in with the neighborhood character and will not impact public views. 3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to adjoining areas, in- cluding compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in acijoining buildings, attractive landscape transitions, and consistency with neighborhood character. By integrating the proposed addition and pursuing a design that is compatible with those in the neighborhood, the project preserves and enhances the residential character of the neighborhood. 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the City, and passersby through the community. Although the adjacent neighbors would see the proposed project, there are no private view easements in this neighborhood. Additionally, the project's siting at the rear of the lot minimizes the impact to views from the public right-of-way. 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and coriform to established streetscape. No changes to the front yard landscaping are proposed as a part of this project. 6. Relationship of exterior lighting to its surroundings and to the building and acijoining landscape. Lighting is not currently proposed. However, staff has added a condition of approval that requires any exterior lighting to limit glare on surrounding properties and prohibits up-lighting. Item 6.b. PADR-1338/PV-131 Page 10 of 14 September 27, 2006