Sections 19.28.140(A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) set forth the findings required for a Minor Residential Permit, Two-Story Permit, Residential Design Review, and R-1 Exception approval.
A. Minor Residential Permit Findings.
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinances and the purposes of this title.
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and design with the general neighborhood.
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably mitigated.
B. Two-Story Permit Findings.
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinance and the purposes of this title.
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The proposed project is harmonious in scale and design with the general neighborhood.
4. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably mitigated.
C. Residential Design Review Findings.
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinance and the purposes of this title.
2. The granting of the permit will not result in a condition that is detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The project is harmonious in scale and design with the general neighborhood.
4. The project is consistent with the two-story design principles and generally consistent with the single-family residential design guidelines.
5. Adverse visual impacts on adjoining properties have been reasonably mitigated.
D. Residential Design Review Findings, R1-a zone.
1. The project is consistent with the Cupertino General Plan and Title 19 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
2. The granting of this permit will not result in detrimental or injurious conditions to the property or improvements in the vicinity, or to the public health, safety, or welfare.
3. The project is generally compatible with the established pattern of building forms, building materials, and designs of homes in the neighborhood.
4. The project is generally compatible with the City's single-family residential design guidelines and the guidelines in this chapter and any inconsistencies have been found to not result in impacts on neighbors.
5. Significant adverse visual and privacy impacts as viewed from adjoining properties have been mitigated to the maximum extent possible.
E. R-1 Exception Findings.
1. The literal enforcement of this chapter will result in restrictions inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
2. The proposed development will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area, nor be detrimental to the public safety, health and welfare.
3. The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification of the prescribed design regulation and the minimum variance that will accomplish the purpose.
4. The proposed exception will not result in significant visual impact as viewed from abutting properties.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2079, (part), 2011)