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Z & d Z & d Resolution No. PC-2026-11 Page 3 The orientation and placement of the addition, primarily along the street-facing elevation, are designed to reduce visibility from adjacent properties while maintaining neighborhood compatibility. The project does not significantly alter the existing site layout or introduce excessive site coverage, and retains functional private open space areas consistent with residential uses. As a result, the project maintains consistency with the established neighborhood pattern and is compatible with surrounding development. This finding can be made. 3. Architectural considerations, including character, scale, and quality of design, have been incorporated to ensure a harmonious relationship with the existing site and adjacent buildings. The proposed design is compatible with the architectural character of the existing residence and surrounding neighborhood. The addition incorporates consistent materials, colors, roof forms, and detailing to maintain architectural cohesion with the existing structure. Articulated building forms, varied rooflines, and step-backs from existing wall planes reduce perceived bulk and massing, ensuring the addition remains residential in scale. The second- story component is integrated in a manner that avoids monolithic massing and preserves a design relationship consistent with surrounding residences. The design also limits potential privacy impacts by avoiding new rear-facing upper-story windows and orienting new windows toward the street elevations. Overall, the Project maintains neighborhood character and is consistent with the scale and quality of adjacent residences. This finding can be made. 4. The plan meets the requirements of the Municipal Code and any other applicable guidelines, policies, and standards. The Project complies with all applicable provisions of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, including objective development standards governing setbacks, height, and floor area ratio. These standards are intended to regulate building form, ensure adequate separation between structures, and maintain neighborhood compatibility. The Project does not require variances, modifications, or deviations, and demonstrates full compliance with the underlying zoning and applicable PUD standards. The City’s development standards reflect adopted policy determinations regarding appropriate residential form, and the project remains within those established parameters. The architectural design is consistent with the existing residence and surrounding neighborhood, and structural compliance will be confirmed through the building permit review process. Accordingly, this finding can be made. Section 4:The Planning Commission hereby denies the appeal and affirms the Zoning Administrator’s decision approving P26-0136, a Single-Family Design Review application to construct an approximately 816-square-foot single- and two-story addition on the west street-