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<br />sheer massing and bulk of the project and its related impacts to light, views, privacy and <br />community character. Staff is therefore unable to make the finding that the increase in <br />floor area ratio of 60.5% will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare. <br /> <br />DESIGN <br /> <br />Staff believes that the architectural style and detailing of the proposed project are appro- <br />priate for this Downtown location and would be compatible with the surrounding proper- <br />ties. However, staff believes that the proposed siting, massing and size of the proposal are <br />inappropriate for the location, thereby resulting in a development that is incompatible <br />with the neighboring community. <br /> <br />PUBLIC NOTICE <br /> <br />Staff sent notices of the Zoning Administrator's public hearing on this item to all prop- <br />erty owners and residents located within 1,000-feet ofthe subject property on August 31, <br />2005. At the writing of this report, staff has received comments in opposition to the pro- <br />ject from the following neighbors; <br /> <br />. Roger Emmett, 110 E. Angela Street <br /> <br />. Chris Berat1is, 351 St. Mary Street <br /> <br />. Art Dunkley, 4672 Second Street <br /> <br />. Grace Lutman, 4524 Second Street <br /> <br />. Brian and Christine Bourg, 4512 Second Street <br /> <br />. Finlay and Lesley Boag, 4558 Second Street <br /> <br />. Joseph Hernan, 4582 Second Street <br /> <br />. Jeanne Farley Rodger, 4356 Second Street <br /> <br />. Arnold and Annette Abrott, 4547 Third Street <br /> <br />Staff also received an inquiry in response to the notice from Arnie Abrott, the son of Ar- <br />nold and Annette. Mr. Abrott Jr. is not opposed to the project. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT <br /> <br />This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the Califor- <br />nia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301(e), "Additions to existing struc- <br />tures;" and 15305(a), "Minor lot line adjustments, side yard, and set back variances not <br />resulting the creation of any new parcel." Therefore, no environmental document accom- <br />panies this report. <br /> <br />Case No. PV-/31/PADR-/338 <br /> <br />Page 50f6 <br /> <br />September 15, 2005 <br />