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Commissioner Maas noted that from the beginning of this project, she has felt the house was too {'. large for the lot. She noted that Mr. Chestnut has gone through the appropriate steps with the City and that the zoning administrator has approved the plan. She noted she would be in favor of upholding the Zoning Administrators decision and that she would not be in favor of removing the roof. Commissioner Maas moved that the Commission deny Case P AP-03 thereby upholding the Zoning Administrator's approval of Case Z-98-310 (house addition) and Z-98-311 (second unit height modification); that building inspections be conducted on a regular basis to ensure that other errors in the project do not occur; that fmes be instituted for any additional errors; that a development calendar be distributed to the neighbors for timelines for completion of projects; that building debris be disposed of properly. Discussion ensued relating to clarification of the motion. Chairperson Roberts requested that issues relating to the balcony be discussed. Mr. Swift noted that the balcony has not been an issue for the neighbors. Commissioner Maas noted she would not include the balcony issue in her motion. Chairperson Roberts requested that debris be disposed of properly and that the height of the house be monitored. Commissioner Arkin requested that there be an amendment to the motion that final construction of the primary house cannot start until there is final completion of the bam and bungalow. Commissioner Maas noted it was not fair for the Commission to impose that kind of time r schedule. Discussion ensued relating to clarification of the amendment. Mr. Plucker noted that Mr. Chestnut, his contractor, and staff will be meeting to discuss siding for the bam to replicate the existing structure. Commissioner Sullivan noted he originally did not support the design of the house and that the house is completely out of place in the neighborhood. He noted that the house is being forced on the neighbors. He stated that the Planning Commission and the City Council were in support of Mr. Chestnut working with the neighbors to develop a plan, and he still supports that idea. He noted that after hearing tonight's testimony, he is not convinced that the neighbors agreed with the plan. He stated that the goal of the Planning Commission and the City Council for Mr. Chestnut to reach an agreement with the neighbors never happened, and, therefore, he would not be in support of the motion. He noted that upholding the appeal is not necessarily constructive in getting the project done; however, supporting the motion does not resolve the issues. Commissioner Maas moved to modify the Zoning Administrator's approval of Case Z-98-310 (house addition) and Z-98-311 (second unit height modification) with building inspections to be conducted on a more regular basis than normal; that a phasing calendar be distributed to the neighbors and the City and adhered to; and that building debris be disposed of properly. r Commissioner Arkin offered an amendment to the motion that final construction of the primary house cannot start until there is final completion of the bam and bungalow. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 26, 2000 Page 13