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Exhibit A Findings of Fact November 4, 2019 PLN17-0069 874 Lewelling Boulevard Page 5 of 6 freestanding signs for multi-family developments not exceed five feet in height (ZC §4-1806.D.1) Proposed fencing meets the zoning requirement, with a three-foot tall white wooden picket fence within the front yard setback along Lewelling Boulevard and a 6-foot tall wood fence along the side and rear property lines outside of the front setback. Low 3-foot tall bollard lights are proposed along the perimeter of the rear common area. In addition, two downwards facing light fixtures are wall-mounted at the front of each unit, including one at each doorway. Conditions of approval are included that would prohibit light from the property spilling onto adjacent properties or creating off-site glare. ZONING AMENDMENT 5. The proposed zoning regulation or zoning map amendment is consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the purposes of this Code. The General Plan Land Use Map designates the subject property for Medium-High Density Residential (RMH) use. The current zoning is RS Residential Single- Family, which is not compatible with the General Plan land use category. The proposed zoning of RM-3000(PD) Residential Multi-Family District with a Planned Development Overlay (PD) would be conditionally compatible to the RMH land use category (General Plan page 3-33), which allows for multi-family residential development, such as garden apartments and townhomes. The proposed project has a density of 12.5 units per acre, which is below the maximum allowable net density of 29 units per acre in the land use category. The rezone of the project site from RS to RM-3000(PD) District will align the zoning district with the General Plan. In addition, the rezoning of the project site will subject any proposal of the property to the City’s discretionary review process, ensuring that the new development will be compatible with the vicinity. This carries out the following General Plan policies:  Policy LU-2.8 Alterations, Additions, and Infill. Ensure that alterations, additions, and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods.  Policy LU-2.12 Off-Street Parking. Ensure that a significant number of off- street parking spaces are provided in new residential development to minimize parking “overflow” into neighborhoods. The visual prominence of parking should be minimized in new development areas.  Policy LU-3.1 Mix of Unit Types. Encourage a mix of residential development types in the city, including single family homes on a variety of lot sizes, as well