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Z & d Z & d Resolution No. PC-2026-11 Page 2 The Project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1, E.The addition to the existing structure does not result in an increase of more than: (1) 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less. Section 2: The Project is consistent with the adopted General Plan Policy 8 and Program 8.1, as it aligns with the applicable land use designations and supports the General Plan’s Programs, Policies, and Goals related to retaining the character of existing neighborhoods, enforcing the provisions of the City’s zoning,and minimizing intrusions. The Project is also consistent with the subdivision’s development standards, set forth in City Council Ordinance 1139. Section 3:Findings for approval of residential projects. With respect to Case No. P26-0136, the Planning Commission makes the following findings and determinations with respect to each of the considerations for a residential project as required by Section 18.20.050 of the PMC: 1. The project’s approval is in the best interest of public health, safety, and general welfare. The proposed addition represents a compatible reinvestment in an existing single-family residence and does not introduce conditions that would be detrimental to surrounding properties or the neighborhood. The Project is consistent with the City’s adopted development standards, which is intended to ensure safe, orderly, and compatible residential development while maintaining neighborhood livability. Potential concerns related to building mass, proximity to adjacent residences, and perceived overdevelopment are addressed through compliance with applicable objective development standards, including setbacks, height limits, floor area ratio, and private open space requirements. These standards are specifically designed to ensure adequate separation between structures, access to light and air, and overall residential compatibility. The Project will be constructed in accordance with applicable Building and Fire Codes to ensure structural safety and life-safety compliance. Conditions of approval further regulate construction activities to minimize temporary impacts, including limitations on construction hours, noise control, dust mitigation, and site maintenance requirements. Accordingly, the project does not create adverse conditions affecting public health, safety, or general welfare, and this finding can be made. 2. Site plan elements, including open space, orientation, and landscape, are compatible with site topography, existing and proposed structures, and neighboring buildings. The site plan, including building placement, open space, and orientation, is compatible with the site’s physical characteristics and the established development pattern within the surrounding neighborhood, including similarly sized corner lots. The proposed addition is located within required setbacks, maintaining appropriate separation from adjacent properties and preserving usable open space.