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Appeal of the BZA Approval 3 July 7, 2008 PLN200$-00022 existing home. Reducing the design to one-story and being situated behind the existing unit would deemphasize the height and bulk of the proposed unit. • Although two covered parking spaces cannot be provided, two open spaces can be provided behind the addition on the concrete parking pad. Moreover, up to five more vehicles could be parked in tandem along the driveway; there would be no shortage of off-street parking spaces. The proposed plans would mitigate the shortage of on-street parking on Williams Street by providing additional spaces on the site exceeding the three required off-street spaces Current City Council Policy Not applicable Previous City Council Action Not applicable City Council Committee Review and Action Not applicable Applicable General Plan Policy 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. Policy 2.05 -Alterations, Additions and Infill: Ensure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. Policy 3.01: Mix of Unit Types: Encourage a mix of residential development types in the City, including single-family homes on a variety of lot sizes, as well as townhouses, row houses, live-work units, planned unit developments, and multi-family housing. Policy 3.04: Promotion of Infill: Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas. The project proposal along with the recommended conditions of approval meets the above General Plan goals and policies. In addition, the proposals will provide an opportunity for an additional residential unit, which conforms to present DA-3 District zoning requirements. Moreover, with the necessary conditions relating to landscaping, building code compliance, and property maintenance, the kept-up appearance of the properly will be maintained.