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Moreover, the proposed slab-on grade construction maintains a lower profile for the two-story addition, versus a proposal which would contain crawl area beneath the proposed duplex. The rhythm of one-story building elevations on the north side of Williams Street would be retained by the rear placement of the two-story addition. The adjacent apartment complex to the northeast is four-stories tall. There are other two-story developments in the immediate area which are found across the street on the south side of Williams Street. These two-story developments are mainly apartment complexes. Thus, the two-story additional unit should have no visual impacts along the Williams Street or Thornton Street- streetscapes or the immediate neighborhood. It is also staff's opinion that the proposed two-story unit, meeting the minimum setback requirements for a typical low density residential project, on a substandard lot will not increase the impact on neighbors' privacy or access to light to the immediate north, east and west of the subject property. Paving-Site Plan Review Staff recommends the use of concrete at the rear of the property serving as parking and access, located beyond the existing paving, should include a fair amount of lamp black (concrete color additive) for a gray color. Access and Parkin The Fire Department and the Engineering and Transportation Department have reviewed the. site lay-out of the proposed project. The Fire Department would have adequate access from Williams Street; on-site access and circulation for fire trucks is not required. The Engineering and Transportation Department pointed out that the parking spaces in the carport would be more suited for compact cars due to the limited driveway space and carport depth. Staff recommends a condition that the carport parking spaces not be used for storage or any other purpose that would impede or obstruct vehicular access, so the spaces would remain available at all times. Landscaping The existing front landscaping is in good condition. Staff recommends that prior to issuance of building permits, a final landscape plan shall be submitted for the project site, which includes the small rear yard area. At a minimum, the planting plan will be required to have trees with a minimum size of 15 gallons. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE The site on Williams Street is designated High Density Residential in the General Plan. This designation "is intended for multi-family residential development." (General Plan page 3-11). The following General Plan policies are applicable to the proposed project and the recommended conditions of approval: Policy 1.04 -Front Yards: Encourage the attractive treatment of front yards and other areas in residential neighborhoods that are visible from the street. Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report March 6, 2006 PLN2008-00003 Page 4 of 5