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Outdoor open space is proposed for the three new homes. The rear setbacks for House 2 and 3 provide at least 750 square feet of yard for each unit. The westerly side of House 1 would have a narrow and limited amount of open space of approximately 720 square feet. However, no outdoor open space is designated for the duplex as the trade-off on the proposed plan in order to comply with the requirement for four off-street parking spaces including the two covered spaces in the new garage. (See attached Planned Development Table). Parking The 10 parking spaces provided, including eight enclosed spaces and two uncovered spaces, conform to the minimum requirement of 10 spaces for three, single-family residences and a duplex. Zoning Code Section 4-1704 requires two covered parking spaces per single-family unit and two parking spaces, including one covered space per unit of a duplex. As described previously in this report there would also be room for four more vehicles on the driveways in front of House 1 and 2. Vehicle Access and Circulation Engineering and Transportation Department has found vehicle access acceptable. Prior to issuance of building permits, the exact design of the entry driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter will be required in the public improvement plans reviewed by the City Engineer. Architecture/Design/Building Height The project architecture for the new homes appears to be well conceived. They are well appointed with the use of a variety of exterior materials and visual details. All four sides of the homes, the Callan Avenue front facing elevation, and the interior elevations facing the driveway are articulated with a variety of architectural treatments. These design features would contribute in enhancing the Callan Avenue streetscape and the appearance within the interior of the project. In addition the three-story single-family home has been revised by reducing the height of the building and improving the overall aesthetics of the home. Furthermore, the front facing elevation of the existing duplex will be enhanced with the inclusion of a story -band to break-up the vertical two-story plane facing Callan Avenue. The heights of the proposed buildings are less than the maximum height of 50 feet, which is allowed in the RM -1800 District which is the current zoning designation (Zoning Code Section 2-542). Even with the proposed rezoning, the RM -2500 District allows a maximum height of 45 feet. The proposed building heights would still be less than the maximum allowed in the future zoning designation. Landscaping The proposed landscaping is very schematic and does not compliment the proposed homes and existing duplex on the subject site. Thus, staff recommends the following conditions of approval related to landscaping and irrigation. The applicant shall hire a landscape architect to develop landscape and irrigation plans for the property, including the parkway strip between the curb and the sidewalk on Callan Avenue, subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director prior to approval of the final parcel map. In addition, the approved landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to certificate of occupancy of the homes. Planning Commission Staff Report October 11, 2007 PLN2007-00050 Paee 5 of 8