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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS 14381 Miranda Way —File #SD20-0081 1. With regard to the Site Development Permit (SD20-0081) to allow for construction of anew residence, accessory dwelling unit, cabana and pool at 14381 Miranda Way, 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 residence, accessory dwelling unit, pool and associated improvements comply with all regulations and policies set forth in the Site Development Ordinance because the project does not exceed maximum floor area and development area, building height limits, and is within the building setbacks. 2. With regard to the Grading Policy exception request, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: a. There is sufficient basis to support the Grading Policy exception to allow for cut that exceeds eight feet for the proposed structure. The proposed grading includes cut that exceeds eight feet allowed for structures and will decrease the visual impact of the residence. b. The proposed design does achieve the purpose of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Section 10-2.702(c) which states: "The amount of grading, excavation or fill shall be the minimum necessary to accommodate proposed structures, unless grading is proposed to lower the profile of the buildings." The requested grading policy exception is proposed solely to lower the profile of the building. The proposed grading is consistent with grading provisions of the Site Development Ordinance, including Section 10-2.401 which states the intent to limit adverse effects from grading and Section 10-2.701 which states an intent to ensure that the site, location and configuration of structures are unobtrusive when viewed from off-site, that scenic views are retained, that buildings do not dominate the natural landscape and that ridgelines and hilltops are preserved. The proposed grading exception will not be viewed from off-site as it is for excavation beneath the structure to lower its profile and reduce visual impact. Resolution PC 11-21 Page 3