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Exhibit A Findings of Fact November 4, 2019 PLN17-0069 874 Lewelling Boulevard Page 4 of 6 the rezone from RS to RM-3000, the two new buildings would comply with the development standards of the zoning district including a minimum 20-foot front setback, 10-foot and 28-foot side setbacks, and a large rear yard that accommodates on-site bioretention as well as community open space. Resident parking is accommodated in enclosed garages and the three surface guest parking spaces are tucked in the center of the site, away from direct view along the right-of-way. 2. The building has adequate articulation, with appropriate window placement, use of detailing, and/or changes in building planes to provide visual interest. The exterior materials, finishes, detailing, and colors are compatible with those of surrounding structures. Given the orientation of the relatively narrow lot, the three-story modern Craftsman style design orients north-south with a two-story duplex bookend. To address the street, the end unit along Lewelling Boulevard is modulated, with windows on each level and shutters on the ground floor to create visual interest and avoid blank walls. To lessen the appearance of bulk, the building elevation along the driveway varies in plane, with recessed balconies on the second floor and alternating projects on the upper level. The buildings are composed of a varying arrangements of complementary colors and materials, including horizontal lap siding, a warm brick veneer accent on the ground floor, and shingle siding. The uniform standing metal seam roofing spans across each building, with cross gables adding variation across the roofline. Barn- style garage doors with window cut-outs enhance the architectural character of the townhomes and are broken up by main entryways to each unit. 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 landscaping along the frontage and sides of the property complement the architectural design, with an appropriate balance of trees, low shrubs, and ground cover. The existing trees on the property will be removed and three Chinese pistache trees are proposed, with one in the front yard setback and two located on opposite corners of the rear open space, providing shade and fall colors in autumn. Italian cypress trees line the western edge of the property, transitioning to lower evergreen shrubs towards the rear of the property, creating privacy and screening between the neighboring townhomes’ rear yards and the driveway of the proposed project. Low fortnight lily shrubs and lavender trumpet vines are proposed in the rear yards of the four units along the east edge of the property line, which is shared with the parking lot of the church. 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 detail features are consistent with the site and building design. A single 3-foot 2-inch tall monument sign is proposed at the front of the property denoting the address “874 Lewelling Condos.” The sign complies with the Sign Ordinance that