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approve a landscaping plan that will soften the corner of the fence area. She also commented that the area they are talking about is not in conflict with the oak tree. r- Chairperson Sullivan advised that he doesn't like the solid wood fencing in this area and he feels there are too may houses on Bethel Lane. He noted that he understands the privacy issues expressed by both parties and would support Commissioner Maas's recommendation with the modification that the neighbors work with staff to remove as much of the fence as possible and provide more vegetation to provide screening and improve appearance. Commissioner Arkin indicated that he would like to keep the fence the way it is and come up with a mechanism to have the neighbors reach agreement on a landscaping plan. Commissioner Maas moved that the Lus and Scotts meet with staff to work out a compromise regarding the fence issue and to develop a plan within 30 days to provide ample landscaping on both sides of the fence to camouflage it. She stated that she would be happy to sit in on these discussions. She further suggested that any future modification for this area be brought forward to the Planning Commission. Mr. Pavan advised that the Commission could continue this item for 30 days and direct staff and the applicant to work out a compromise that would be brought back to the Planning Commission at a public hearing. r' Chairperson Sullivan stated that he could support Commissioner Maas' motion with a modification that as part of the compromise one of the goals be to see if any part of the fence could be removed and still provide what both parties want. Commissioner Maas moved that the Lus and Scotts meet with staff to work out a compromise within 30 days regarding the fence issue and to develop a plan to provide ample landscaping on both sides of the fence to camouflage it; that this matter be returned to the Planning Commission; and one of the goals of the discussion be to see if any part of the fence could be removed. She stated that she would be happy to sit in on these discussions. She further suggested that any future modification for this area be brought forward to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Roberts second the motion. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would not want the fence removed until the landscaping is mature. Commissioner Roberts advised that any perspective buyer for this house needs to be informed of this fence issue. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPEND Mr. MacDonald stated that the applicant is opposed to the motion in that this matter has gone on long enough. He advised that the Lus support the approval of the major modification to allow the solid fence, with the lattice, and the requirement that after the PUD is approved the staff has the power to approve a landscape plan for that area of the Lus' yard. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 14,2001 Page 4