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i Footnote (6) -Building height is measured vertically from the lowest elevation of the building to the highest elevation of the building, excluding chimneys. Primary buildings shall be limited to two stories in height, and accessory buildings shall be limited to 25 feet and one story in height. Footnote (7) -Primary buildings located on Lot 17 and on existing elevations exceeding 540 feet shall be limited to 25 feet in height and one story. 2. General Residential Design Guideline b.l (p. 30) -Buildings should be designed to minimize visual height and bulk. Building height, bulk, and floor area should respond to lot size, natural site terrain, and other site conditions. Wall recesses and projections, roof overhangs, decks, porches, bay windows, dormer windows, and other architectural features are encouraged to reduce visual bulk and create interest. 3. General Residential Design Guideline b.6 (p. 31) -Building feature proportions (i.e., doors, windows, entries, roof forms, wall massings, etc.) should be carefully balanced. One-story entries are strongly encouraged while entries exceeding one-and-one-half stories should be prohibited. 4. Specific Hillside Residential District Design Guideline b.l (p. 35) -House designs should be limited to traditional architectural styles and forms adjusted to conform to the natural character of the site. 5. Specific Hillside Residential District Design Guideline b.2 (p. 35) -Architectural design should emphasize the blending of buildings into the natural surroundings and minimizing building visibility from off-site areas. 6. Specific Hillside Residential District Design Guideline b.4 (p. 35) -Medium to dark earthtone building colors shall be used to complement the surrounding natural setting. Darker colors will generally be less conspicuous when viewed from a distance. White, tan, light gray, blue, and yellow are inappropriate building base colors. Discussion Points or Building Design/Architecture The proposed house would be located on existing elevations of 626 to 667 feet (the proposed house pad elevation is 625 feet) and, therefore, is limited to 25 feet in height and one story. As indicated on page 23 of the Specific Plan, site development standards such as building height may vary for unusual site conditions as long as any new standards are consistent with the .intent of the Specific Plan. Staff estimates the height at approximately 37.8 feet at the top of the cupola. In addition, the house is two stories plus a basement. Does the Commission feel that the height and number of stories is acceptable, and, if so, that there are unusual site conditions present to support the proposed height? PUD-32 Page - 8 - September 28, 2005