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Appeal of the BZA Approval of PLN2011-00014 July 18, 2011 3 The proposed use conforms to the General Plan, which encourages alterations and additions to be designed in a manner that respects the privacy of nearby homes and preserves access to sunlight. The proposal complies with the Zoning Code Daylight Plane requirement, has a maximum roof height of 21 feet, five inches (where 30 feet is allowed) and shall install second -story windows on the west elevation that are either raised or opaque so as to prevent viewing into the adjacent neighbor's side yard, per condition of approval set by the ZEO. The proposal also conforms to the General Plan requirement that additions be compatible with existing homes, in this case achieved with the use of the same stucco finish and composition shingle -roof materials on the existing home, which are also consistent with other residences in the immediate neighborhood. (General Plan Policies 2.05 and 2.08) Permits and/or Variances Granted The proposal for the two-story addition to the existing single-family home complies with all the development requirements for the RS Residential Single -Family District, and no variances or special permits are required. Environmental Review This item has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be categorically exempt within the provisions of CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15301(e). Code Compliance Review Not applicable Board/Commission Findings The Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA), on a vote of 5 ayes, 1 no, and 1 abstention, affirmed the Zoning Enforcement Official's (ZEO) decision approving the Minor Site Plan Review (PLN2011- 00012) on June 2, 2011. In affirming the ZEO's decision, the BZA supported the ZEO's determination that the proposal met the development standards for the RS District — such as maintaining the required yard setbacks from property lines and structures, compliance with Day Light Plane requirements, lot coverage of 34 percent where 50 percent is the maximum permitted, and a maximum roof height of 21 feet five inches where 30 feet is permitted — and the ZEO's findings that the proposed project is in substantial compliance with the four (4) Residential Site Plan Review criteria established in Zoning Code Section 2-580.H.1-4: Section 2-580 H.1 provides that the addition shall not have the "appearance" of being tacked -on and further that the structure have "adequate articulation, with appropriate window placement, architectural detailing, roof forms" and "the addition should be consistent with the existing residence in terms of design and use of materials". As proposed, the architecture of the addition is consistent with the Spanish Colonial Bungalow style of the existing dwelling, which places an emphasis on overall building simplicity, including smoother wall surfaces and a low-pitched roof. The pitch and style