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Reasons for Planned Development <br />The proposal requires the division of property into single-family parcels with less area than the 5,000 <br />square -foot minimum requirement (Zoning Code Section 2-530). The planned development will <br />request an exception to this minimum requirement in the Zoning Code. Although the parcels contain <br />less than less 5,000 square feet the proposed project conforms to the allowable density in the RS <br />Residential Single -Family District; four units. <br />The purpose of the Planned Development is to encourage creativity and avoid monotony in <br />developments by allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space <br />and amenities. The proposal provides a plan which is adequately accessed and provides amenities such <br />as off-street parking, landscaped setbacks and planters, and usable yards. <br />Private Yards <br />Private yard areas are intended for all of the units and are practical usable spaces. The front units have <br />private yards with an approximate dimension of 12 feet by 25 feet and the rear units have larger <br />private yards that would be greater than 18.5 feet by 60 feet. <br />Vehicle Access and Circulation <br />The Engineering and Transportation Department and Fire Department have found vehicle access <br />acceptable for the central driveway. <br />Parkin <br />The proposed off-street parking spaces satisfies the basic requirement for two covered off-street <br />parking spaces in the attached garages and additional parking on the driveways leading to the garages. <br />The future Parcel Map will be required to include a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and <br />Restrictions (CC&Rs) that requires strict enforcement in managing its private property rules such as <br />maintaining the off-street parking for vehicle use, and prohibiting storage in the garage or uncovered <br />parking spaces. These requirements will be listed in the recommended conditions of approval. With <br />strict enforcement of these requirements the proposed parking is adequate for the project. <br />Architecture/Design <br />The architecture for the new homes is well designed to blend into and to be compatible with the <br />existing neighborhood. To further ensure the quality of the development and to carry out the depicted <br />proposed design of the attached Exhibits, staff recommends the following conditions for the exterior <br />design of the homes. <br />1. A minimum of two paint color schemes containing the use of three or more colors. <br />2. The use of three or more materials on the fagade (i.e., cement plaster, horizontal siding, wood <br />or decorative metal railing for the porches). <br />3. Covered porch with railing. <br />4. Wood front doors with minimum four true lights. <br />5. Vertical appearing windows with raised trim. <br />6. Sectional garage doors with windows. Automatic electric garage door opener <br />7. Decorative exterior light fixtures. <br />Planning Commission Staff Report December 18, 2014 <br />PLN2014-00044 Page 4 of 7 <br />