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3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to a4joining areas, including compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in a4joining buildings, attractive landscape transitions, and consistency with neighborhood character. Staff analysis: The project preserves and enhances the residential character of the neighborhood by maintaining neighborhood compatibility and supporting the existing character and development pattern of the neighborhood by integrating the proposed addition and pursuing a design 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 architectural 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. The subject property has mature trees along the rear and side of the property that allows for screening and privacy; which is in keeping with the landscaping on the properties located to the rear and side. The planting of up to two trees, located generally between the addition and the southern side property line, was a part of the conditions of approval to soften the architecture and provide additional privacy. Staff notes that transom windows, with a minimum 6-foot windowsill, were also part of the conditions of approval to further mitigate privacy concerns. The building pad is lower than the opposing neighbors', creating the appearance of looking at a single story home, from the properties located behind the addition, and there are other two-story homes located on the Court; therefore maintaining a harmonious relationship with neighborhood character. The rear and side yard setbacks are more than what is required, and the project adheres to the Pleasanton Municipal Code requirements for the R-l ,6500 Zoning District, thus maintaining the relationship with the other homes in the neighborhood in the zoning districts. 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 passersby through the community. Staff would like to note that the current height of the residence as a one-story structure is IS-feet. With the second story addition, the residence will be 24-feet high at its highest point with an average height of 21-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 no 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 conditioned, the applicants are required to plant up to 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 to be planted are not to grow higher than the second-story ridgeline of their home. A condition of approval has been added to reflect this mitigation measure. Staff notes that the subject property has 3 types of non-deciduous trees from the evergreen species and 3 types of deciduous trees (American Sweet Gum, Japanese Maple, and Flowering Pear). As shown in Exhibit 0, the subject property has a vast amount of mature trees along the side and rear of the property that provide privacy and screening of the proposed addition. PAP-93, Appeal ofPADR-1472 Planning Commission Page 13 of 15