Staff feels that the applicant should work with an arborist in determining mitigation measures and a possible alternative configuration for the proposed driveway to preserve the health of the tree. Staff has included a recommended condition that an arborist report be prepared to address the health of all onsite trees and the heritage oaks along the side property line. The project site is located on Cotton Street near the intersection of Middle Avenue. The single-story residence to the left is located on Middle Avenue. The property to the right is developed with a two-story residence.
Staff feels that the proposed residence is unobtrusive, well designed and detailed.
The residence would have cedar shingle natural walls. The roof would be composition shingles. There would be wood shutters flanking several of the windows on the front elevation. Windows and trim would be painted white. The front porch would have wood railings and posts painted white.