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r- wished to make it clear that he did not agree with the City's action. He inquired about the amount oftime he actually had in the appeal process. Chairperson Maas noted that staff would get in touch with him to clarify that information. Dr. Myers expressed concern that the ambiance of his back yard would be ruined by the addition. Dr. Myers noted that he did not have an updated copy of the Highland Oaks CC&Rs, and expected to have an updated copy by Monday, June 17. In response to Chairperson Maas' question whether he was advised on May 3 by the Zoning Administrator of the decision, Dr. Myers replied that was correct. He added that he thought he would have more time to gather his data and to testify. Chairperson Maas noted that a phone call would have cleared that up. Commissioner Kameny inquired if the Commission should deny the appeal, and if Dr. Myers appealed that decision to the City Council, what the period oftime allowed for the appeal would be. Mr. Iserson replied that he would have 15 days to file the appeal. After the appeal was filed, it would be brought to the City Council within 40 days ofthe filing. .-- Dr. Myers noted that because he thought he had 60 days, he would like an extension on this matter. Dr. Myers noted that he had to leave the meeting at this time to deal with a medical emergency. Mr. Brian Severn, applicant, noted that he had been a resident in the neighborhood for ten years, and he had the support of every neighbor, with the exception of Dr. Myers. He noted that he had a letter from a neighbor, a practicing real estate appraiser, who lived two houses down from Dr. Myers, in support of this project. His conversations with his neighbors led him to believe that the project would be beneficial to the homeowners and to the Highland Oaks neighborhood. He believed it was a travesty that the proposal was being delayed. Mr. Severn appreciated the Planning Commission's critique of his plans. He detailed some of his recent personal history. They bought the home with the intention of eventually adding on to the house, and found that it was zoned to allow it. He noted that the home is not safe, no improvements had been made to the property, and that it had a shingle roofthat was a tinderbox. The building did not meet any building standards from the last 20 years, it was energy inefficient, and had aluminum wiring in it. He noted that shingle roofs were no longer allowed. He found that it was not a Heritage house, and that it needed to be remodeled and updated. Mr. Severn noted that he was renting a home, and did not live in the subject property at ,-- the time. He noted that he was currently paying for the two homes, and because he did PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 12,2002 Page 5