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Amendment Application No. 2013 -04 Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -05 Site Plan Review No. 2013 -04 September 23, 2013 Page 2 Project Description The proposed project involves the construction of 28 new detached homes and the subdivision of three lots into 28 air -right condominiums. Each residence will be a two -story structure and will contain between 1,510 square feet and 2,115 square feet of living area. A minimum of three bedrooms and a maximum of five bedrooms will be provided. A two -car attached garage will be provided for Plan 1 and Plan 2, and a two -car garage with two tandem spaces in the driveway will be provided for Plan 3. The 11 -units facing Fifth Street will take vehicular access from a rear alley. Additionally, the 9 -units located in the middle section of the project will also take access from this alley. The remaining 8 -units of the project will have a traditional design and will take access from a private street (Exhibits 4 and 5). Table 1 Fifth and Newho a Project Summary Plan Type Units Proposed Percent of Project Square Footage Plan 1 - 3 bedrooms 10 36% 1,510 Plan 2 - 4 bedrooms 10 36% 1,823 Plan 3 - 4 bedrooms plus den/opt bdrm 5 8 28% 2,115 Total 28 100% n/a The development will include three primary architectural plans, each with four different architectural vocabularies. In order to reflect the variety of architectural styles present in the City, the applicant proposes varied architectural styles to mimic the existing streetscape found within the City. The architectural styles proposed for this project includes Spanish, Colonial, Cottage and Contemporary. The residences will incorporate enhanced architectural elements on all four sides of the structures. The exterior materials proposed for each architectural style are unique and authentic, including tile roofs, stucco, precast concrete stone and brick veneer, and decorative window surrounds. For example, arched doorways, window trims, shutters and a covered entry porch are features used on the elevations to characterize the Spanish architectural style (Exhibit 6). A lush and decorative landscape palette is proposed for this project. A variety of 24 -inch and 36- inch box trees, including Fruitless Olive, Fern Pine and California Pepper Trees will be provided along the Fifth Street frontage and at the vehicular entry to the project. A combination of trees, shrubs and sod with an automatic sprinkler system will be installed within the front, side and rear yard setback area as well as the common areas. The tree species selected within the project provide a colorful palette which includes Ornamental Pear, Little Gem Southern Magnolia and Crepe Myrtle Trees (Exhibit 7). 75C -4