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the maximum height is 50 feet tall (Zoning Code Article 6 Commercial and Professional Districts). The exterior design of the proposed second unit would be stucco to match the existing texture and color of the one-story single-family home. The roof would be a gabled-roof design with composition shingles to match the existing home. The windows would be dual-paned with simulated divided panes. Landscaping, Fencing, and Paving The existing front yard setback is comprised of a combination of turf, trimmed shrubs and trees. The easterly side setback, not visible from the street, would be finished with mulch or gravel. The westerly side setback would not be landscaped to accommodate a concrete driveway serving the parking at the rear. The remaining area at the rear that would not be paved would be landscaped with turf/groundcover and trees. The existing wood perimeter fencing would be retained. It is approximately six feet tall Any fencing damaged during the construction would be replaced with similar fencing. The existing paving is in good condition. The proposed additional paving for the driveway and parking areas at the rear of the property is proposed to be standard with lamp black color additive with a broom finish so as to closely match the existing paving. STAFF ANALYSIS Conditional Use Permit for Substandard Lot Section 4-1650 of the Zoning Code requires that any use other than asingle-family residence on a substandard lot undergo a conditional use permit review process. This is to ensure that small lots are evaluated to determine their ability to adequately accommodate the proposed projects other than a single-family home and that the project conforms to the basic setback, coverage, height and off- street parking requirements. In this case, the lot is 40 feet wide and 130 feet deep. While the width of the lot is 10 feet less than required in the DA-3 District, its depth is longer than a standard 50 by 100 foot lot, by 30 feet. The total area of this lot is approximately 5,200 square feet which exceeds the 5,000 square foot minimum lot area in the DA-3 District. The additional depth of the lot and the rectangular shape, make the proposed duplex a viable project to construct on the narrow lot. The proposed duplex complies with all setbacks, lot coverage, height, and covered off-street parking development standards for the DA-3 District. Although the DA-3 District is lenient and relaxed with its zoning requirements, adequate consideration to maintain appropriate setbacks and scale of the duplex was given so that the proposal should blend in and have no impact upon the existing adjacent development and the existing neighborhood. Architecture/Design-Site Plan Review The exterior design of the proposed two-story additional unit would blend in with the existing single-story unit on the property. The use of similar pitched roof design, matching windows and trim, and matching exterior colors on the project would give the units on the lot a cohesive appearance. Furthermore, the placement of the two-story components behind the existing dwelling unit is one method in deemphasizing the height, bulk and mass of the proposed two-story unit. Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report March 6, 2006 PLN2008-00003 Page 3 of 5