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• The house has a relatively shallow (4.5:12) roof pitch. Taken together, staff finds that these measures adequately mitigate the height increase and additional story, and staff can support the house as proposed. Architectural Style The Specific Plan indicates that house designs in the Hillside Residential District should be limited to traditional architectural styles and forms adjusted to conform to the natural character of the site. In staffls opinion, the building architecture can generally be described as a contemporary interpretation of a Tuscan farmhouse/villa, which is a traditional architectural style. Staff feels that the proposed architectural style of the house is acceptable and contains detailing and high quality materials to help make the building look authentic to its period. Colors and Materials The Specific Plan states that medium- to dark-earthtone building colors shall be used in the HR district to complement the surrounding natural setting. Staff believes that the proposed stucco and limestone wall colors meet the intent of the Specific Plan since the ochre color would help blend the house into the grassland areas on the property. Based on the color photograph of the proposed roof tile, it appears that the roof colors are agedlfaded and would not be too bright for this hillside setting. However, since staff was unable to review an actual sample of the roof tile, a condition of approval requires that a sample of the roof the be submitted for the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to installation. Staff also believes that the proposed materials are acceptable and are in keeping with the architectural style of the home. Due to stormwater quality concerns, staff had informed the applicants that the copper material on the cupola and dormer roofs and the gutters and downspouts would need to be sealed/lined or changed to another material. The applicants have indicated that they will seal/line the copper materials. A condition of approval has been included to ensure the project meets the stormwater requirements. Grading Plan The proposed home and accessory structures would be located on a knoll near the ridgeline. The knoll would be cut to accommodate a flat building pad for the house and accessory structures. A maximum 40-foot deep cut would occur near the base of the slope bank behind (south) of the house. The excess soil from this cut would be brought down to the LDR portion of the site to create a series of stepped benches for the proposed vineyards. The grading at the site would balance so that there is no soil to import or off haul. PUD-32 Page - 11 - November 14, 2007