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The driveway would access the attached garages to the residences, and the uncovered driveway spaces <br />in front of the garages. The plans show a combination of concrete and asphalt for the paving. Scored <br />concrete would be the decorative paving that is proposed for the entry of the central driveway. The <br />short driveways accessing the garages will also be concrete. The remaining central driveway that will <br />not be concrete will be asphaltic concrete. <br />Fl avati nn e <br />The proposed two-story elevations are designed with stucco walls, horizontal siding, trimmed <br />windows and low-pitched roofs with composition shingle. In addition, the proposed elevations include <br />covered front porches, Craftsman -style front doors, bracketed gables and rafter tails. The garages will <br />have decorative sectional roll -up doors. The second floor space are tiered back to lessen the bulk and <br />mass of the elevations along with low -pitch hipped roof design. The height to the top of the ridges <br />would be 25 feet where the maximum permitted in the single-family district is 30 feet. <br />In addition, the proposed color palette for the building exteriors will include three body colors using <br />earth -tones. Exhibit B contains a streetscape with the various colors on the drawing. <br />Landscaping <br />The proposed landscape plan and palette shows the applicant's intent to provide a palette containing <br />trees, flowering trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, and mulch for the project (see Exhibits D and E.). <br />STAFF ANALYSIS <br />In November 2005, the proposed development plan for the subject property was for three duplexes, <br />totaling six residential units. At that time the immediate neighbors expressed concern about the density <br />having too many units. Also at that time, staff had concerns that the architectural design was not <br />compatible and did not blend in with the architectural context of the existing neighborhood which is <br />American Foursquare, Craftsman, Victorian Queen Anne, small Spanish/Mediterranean and small <br />ranch -style homes. <br />Nine years later, the developer has revised the proposed development plans to a lesser density and the <br />architectural exterior design enhanced. As a result, the project has been well received by the neighbors <br />and some have provided their support of the plans. In addition, after review of the proposed plans the <br />Library -Historical Commission and staff have provided a favorable recommendation on the <br />application. <br />The proposed project is within 300 feet of 310-312 Warren Avenue, a residence from 1900, deemed a <br />historic resource. Pursuant to the Historical Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2003-014), the <br />Library -Historical Commission has the opportunity to review the project and comment on whether the <br />proposed development would have an impact on the setting of the historic building. After its review on <br />October 2, 2014, the Library -Historical Commission moved to approve the proposed development for <br />referral to the Planning Commission for further action (See attached Library -Historical Commission <br />Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2014, page 2.). <br />Land Use/Density <br />The proposed density of detached single-family is a compatible development proposal. The detached <br />unit design lessens any impact of the project appearing overdeveloped to the adjacent residential area. <br />Planning Commission Staff Report December 18, 2014 <br />PLN2014-00044 Page 3 of 7 <br />