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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS 11511 Summitwood Road — File # SD21-0051 & VAR22-0002 1. With regard to the Site Development Permit (SD21-0051) to allow for additions to an existing structure, the Planning Commission finds in accordance with Section 10-2.102 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code as follows: a. The proposed development is in compliance with all regulations and policies set forth in the Site Development ordinance. The proposed additions, with the exception of the setback encroachment triggered by the height increase, comply with all applicable regulations and policies set forth in the Site Development Ordinance because the project does not exceed maximum floor area, is within the 32 -foot building height limit, and complies with all other applicable requirements in the Site Development Ordinance. 2. With regard to the Variances (VAR22-0002) to allow for a 15 -foot encroachment into the required 45 -foot rear yard setback, the Planning Commission finds in accordance with Section 10-1.007(2) as follows: a. That, because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the provisions of this title is found to deprive such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The proposed remodel and additions do not substantially change the building footprint and location of the existing residence which was designed in compliance with the Town's standard setbacks, specifically 30 feet from the westerly property line. The northerly portion of the property is characterized by steep slopes and the existing residence was placed in the south westerly corner of the property due to the topography. Because of this site layout, the project proposal to increase height creates increased setbacks which cannot be reasonably achieved while maintaining the existing building footprint and location. Additionally, the remodel and addition does not substantially increase the visual impact on the westerly neighbor closest to the area of encroachment because the structure does not exceed 27 feet in that location and does not physically get closer to the property line. Strict application of the Code would deprive the applicant of the ability to improve the habitability of the structure by changing from a flat roof to a shed roof to prevent future water damage. b. That upon the granting of the variance, the intent and purpose of the applicable sections of this title will still be served and the recipient of the variance will not be granted special privileges not enjoyed by other surrounding property owners. The purpose and intent of the Town's setbacks s to protect neighbors from visual and privacy impacts caused by developments. The setback regulations talce into account the Resolution PC 03-22 Page 2