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The exterior of the building is adequately articulated, by providing neutral colors on the proposed building (i.e., exterior wall colors, windows with simulated divided panes, eave), maintaining single-story elevation, and maintaining the off-street parking at the rear of the property. The additional recommended conditions of approval related to the landscaping and fencing will ensure the aesthetic quality and cohesive appearance of the duplexes/condominiums within the existing immediate neighborhood. 3. The landscaping 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. The existing front landscaping which includes turf, trees and shrubs complements the exterior design of the existing and proposed dwelling units. With incorporation of the Conditions of Approval that have been recommended by staff, an appropriate balance of trees, shrubs and living ground covers will be provided. 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. The existing solid-wood fencing would be retained and fit in with the residential character of the proposed development. A condition of approval will be that the exterior lights shall be installed in a manner so as not to shine light or glare on to the City right- of-way or onto adjacent properties. In addition, the amount of concrete coloring pigment in the paving at the rear of the property would prevent the installation of white concrete. Thus,-the proposed decorative paving would minimize off-site glare. Parking Exception Findings 1. The strict application of the provisions of this Chapter would cause particular difficulty or undue hardship in connection with the use and enjoyment of property. The strict application of the Zoning Code in providing two covered parking spaces resulted in the two-story design. Statements and comments received from the adjacent residents were in opposition to two-story design as the height and mass of the addition would affect the use and enjoyment of their properties. The parking exception would allow one-story design, and with less height and mass would therefore have less affect on the use and enjoyment of the adjacent properties with respect to obstructing light and casting shadows. 2. That the establishment, maintenance and/or conducting of the off-street parking facilities as proposed are as nearly in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter as are reasonably possible Although three independently accessible parking spaces including two covered spaces area not provided, the number of parking spaces proposed exceeds the three space minimum required by the Zoning Code per the DA District. The proposed arrangement with two open spaces at the rear of the property and the long driveway provides off-street parking spaces that would exceed the minimum requirement of three spaces. Recommended Findings of Fact May 15, 2008 PLN2008-00003 Page 3 of 4