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storage uses are located to the rear of the office building and are shielded by a solid 8- foot tall wall. 2. The buildint!s have adequate articulation, with appropriate window placement, use of detailing and/or changes in building planes to provide visual interest. The exterior materials, finishes, detailing and colors are compatible with those of surrounding structures. Visually incompatible elements, such as roof mounted utilities, are fully screened from public view. The proposed architecture contains visual elements that provide interest, and are intended to be similar in look to the existing buildings in the industrial park. Staff has recommended enhancements to the architecture of the office building to include more details on the exterior materials and to have materials and a color scheme that matches or is similar in look to those utilized in the other buildings in the park. All roof-mounted equipment has been conditioned to be screened. 3. The landscapint! complements the architectural design, with an appropriate balance of trees, shrubs and living ground covers, and provides adequate screening and shading of parking lots and/or driveways. Details on type, size and location of proposed tree and plant species have been submitted as part of the Site Plan Review submittal. The landscaping provided on the plan is a variety of accent trees and shrubs, but no groundcover or turf is indicated. The western boundary has been "bermed up" with accent trees planted on top. Landscaping proposed along the street and cul-de-sac frontages are adequate and in keeping with the general landscape plan approved with the original Planned Development for the industrial park. Staff-recommended conditions of approval call for the inclusion of groundcover/turf areas, and to landscape around half ofthe cul-de-sac bulb. 4. Detail features, such as signs, fences and lighting for buildings, parking lots and/or driveways are visually consistent with the architectural and landscape design, and minimize off-site glare. Proposed signage will be approved as part of a required sign permit to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. Lighting has been conditioned to minimize off-site glare. Plans for the solid wall and decorative iron gates have been conditioned for submittal and review prior to issuance of building permits. California Environmental Quality Act Catet!orical Exemption Findint!s This project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines as an in-fill development project. The project is consistent with the General Plan; occurs within city limits on a site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; the site has not value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; and approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Recommended Findings of Fact PLN2006-00 10 1 February 22, 2007 Page 3 of3