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L. The architectural design of the proposed homes is thus also in conflict with the General Plan, specifically both Urban Design Element Policy 2.2 and Land Use Element Policy 2.10. Collectively, these policies state that new development must be consistent and harmonious in scale, bulk, pattern and architectural style with the existing neighborhood. While there is no defining architectural style within the neighborhood, the majority of homes in the Little Texas Neighborhood are one-story, low pitched homes with either wood or stucco siding. This scale and pattern of development is not consistent with the large two-story homes that are being proposed. Although several larger homes have recently been built in the neighborhood that compare more closely with the proposed project in terms of scale and bulk, these larger homes are constructed on substantially larger lots with more than double the street frontage which has allowed them to more seamlessly blend in with the remaining neighborhood. The proposed project's scale and bulk, combined with its minimal lot size and street frontage, further the project's inconsistency with the surrounding neighborhood and General Plan policies. M. The staff report dated October 12, 2009, together with all testimony public and official presented in relation to this matter, is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. N. For Tentative Parcel Map No. 2006-01, the Planning Commission • determines that the following findings have been established: O. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings have been established: The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Low-Density Residential (LR-7) designation of the General Plan, but is not consistent with several General Plan Urban Design and Land Use Element Policies. Primary amongst these policies is Urban Design Element Policy 2.12 which states that development and subdivision patterns are to be compatible with existing patterns of development in and around the neighborhood. The projects location within a large lot subdivision with an average lot size of 14,000 square feet makes this subdivision request incompatible with the existing Little Texas Neighborhood. Additionally, the proposal is Resolution No. 2009-16 Page 4 of 9