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recently constructed at approximately 22 feet in height at Lemoine Ranch Estates by Foothill Road. Similarly, the design guidelines for the McCurdy PUD, PUD-I-IM by Vineyard Ave- nue, limits some homes to one-story at a maximum height of23 feet in height. Therefore, the proposed addition height is substantially lower than the maximum height allowed, and is more similar to what is typically required for a one-story house than for a two-story house. In addi- tion, in the subject subdivision, there is not a restriction requiring the home on the subject prop- erty to be one-story. 3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to adjoining areas, including compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in adjoining buildings, attractive landscape tran- sitions, and consistency with neighborhood character. Staff analysis: The project preserves and enhances the residential character of the neighbor- hood by maintaining neighborhood compatibility and supporting the existing character and de- velopment pattern of the neighborhood by integrating the proposed addition and pursuing a de- sign that is compatible with adjacent residences. Staff finds that the proposed craftsmen style of the house is appropriate because of the attention to detail and low roof pitch. The craftsmen ar- chitectural style allows for features of the existing house to be maintained and, in staffs opinion, would continue to be in keeping with the neighborhood design and architectural style with other homes on Mirador Court. 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the City, and passersby through the community. Staff analysis: The proposed addition will not disturb the views of workers within the City or passerby through the community. Staff would like to note that the current height of the resi- dence as a one-story structure is 15-feet. With the second story addition, the residence will be 24-feet high at its highest point with an average height of21-feet. Although the adjacent neighbors would see the proposed project, there are no private view easements granted for the subject property or surrounding neighbors. Also, there are not City or homeowner's association restrictions in place to prevent second-story additions in this neighborhood. 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape. Staff analysis: No landscaping was proposed as a part of this project. However, as condi- tioned, the applicants shall plant two trees generally between the addition and the southern side property line to soften the architecture of the second story addition as well as provide privacy. The trees will grow to a height above the first-story ridgeline of their home. A condition of ap- proval has been added to reflect this mitigation measure. 6. Relationship of exterior lighting to its surroundings and to the building and adjoining land- scape. PADR-1472 40f7 Zoning Administrator Hearing