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r- The agenda was reordered to hear Item 6.a., PAP-16. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PAP-16 (PADR-262), Dan and Marie Hitchens Application for an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of window modifications and the conversion of 110 square feet of clerestory space to a bedroom/office for an existing single-family residence located at 6450 Paseo Santa Maria. Zoning for the property is Planned Unit Development, Medium Density Residential (PUD-MDR) District. Mr. Pavan presented the staff report providing background on the proposal. He commented on some of the alternatives that have been proposed, noting that staff was unable to work out a compromise. He advised that staff is recommending that the Planning Commission support the Zoning Administrator's action, but that the Commission has the latitude to take any action it feels is appropriate for this application. Mr. Pavan stated that because this room will also be used as a bedroom the window must meet Building Code requirements related to safety. Commissioner Kameny advised that he visited the site and met with the applicant. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny, it was noted that the transom window has been covered over on the inside and it will be removed and stucco will be applied on the exterior. Commissioner Maas reported that she visited the site today. r- In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Pavan advised that there are other houses in the development that have views from the upstairs bedrooms into side yards or backyards. Commissioner Roberts stated that she met with the Gleaves and looked at the view from the Hitchens' home. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPELLANT Rosemarie Hitchens, 6442 Paseo Santa Maria, read from a statement provided to the Planning Commission. She provided photographs for the Commission's review. She requested that the Planning Commission uphold the conditions of approval in the original staff report. She noted that they have come to an agreement with the Gleaves on the type of etched glass to be used, and they are not appealing the etched glass, only the placement of the window. She presented the various window placement options that were considered in trying to resolve this matter. Mrs. Hitchens commented on the Planning Commission staff report and provided clarification regarding some of the information contained in the report. She presented information regarding the birch trees that were planted between the homes to provide view screening. She noted that the Gleaves began construction without Building Department approval and were allowed to r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April II, 2001 Page 5