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Exhibit B Recommended Findings of Fact October 21, 2019 PLN17-0034 311 MacArthur Boulevard Page 6 of 6 including modulation in the façade plane that provide visual shadow and relief, such as recessed second story balconies and projections in the third floor. The end units also incorporate changes in plane, windows, and material variation which provide texture and interest. These details are also provided for in the rear of the units that face the private driveway. The garages vary in wood panel patterning, breaking up the long row of garage doors in the interior of the site. 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 new and retained trees, low shrubs, swale planting, and ground cover. The project retains 11 existing street trees and proposes adding new trees along MacArthur Boulevard, surrounding and within the bio-retention areas, and along interior project site boundaries. The proposed trees are specified at 24-inch specimen in size, which are appropriate for the development. The shrubs are a minimum of five gallons and the ground cover plants are required to be a minimum of one gallon, allowing for the necessary spacing to cover the planter areas in growing season. The primary vehicular entrance includes decorative pavers and the central driveway is located in the interior of the lot, largely hidden from street view. 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. No monument signs are proposed and conditions of approval are included that would prohibit signage which would brand the development or set it apart from adjacent residential. The fencing meets the Zoning Code requirements, with a three- foot tall brick veneer CMU patio wall within the front yard setback along MacArthur Boulevard and six-foot tall redwood perimeter fences beyond the 20- foot setback along Herma Court. Low 2’-7” bollard lights are proposed in the interior of the lot, adjacent to 6’-0” fencing, and are located along footpaths that lead from MacArthur Boulevard to the two community spaces. Conditions of approval are included that would prohibit light from the property spilling onto adjacent properties or create off-site glare.