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/"', not currently have a job, these delays were costing his family a significant amount of money. He noted that he had received ajob offer from a software company, but could not take that job until this project was done. He noted that the construction process was very time-consuming. He noted that he was planning to make this his primary home, and he had only bought and sold one home, as opposed to what Dr. Myers stated. In response to Commissioner Roberts' question regarding trees, Mr. Severn noted that he planned to plant enough foliage for adequate screening. Mr. Tim Sweeney, 4452 Sierrawood Lane, spoke in support of the applicant, who was his next-door neighbor. He believed that Mr. Severn's plans were very well thought out, and believed that it would improve the value of the neighborhood. Chairperson Maas remarked that she had seen Mr. Sweeney's home, and that he had done a very good job with it. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Kameny moved to deny appeal P AP-30, and approve P ADR-551 as recommended by staff, per Exhibit B. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. -- Commissioner Roberts advised that the Highland Oaks neighborhood had been greatly improved over the past 30 years, and added that many of the homes at that time were in disrepair and were not painted properly. She noted that there were many two-story homes, including Dr. Myers' home. She believed that planting trees would help, but disagreed with the addition of obscured glazing in the master bedroom. She noted that it was very difficult to meet all the codes, and was sympathetic to Dr. Myers' situation. Chairperson Maas agreed with Commissioner Roberts regarding the obscured glazing, and suggested removing that condition. Mr. Iserson noted that after the Zoning Administrator hearing, the applicants returned with a slightly revised plan, which added approximately 40 square feet on the ground floor. He noted that was not exactly what was approved by the Zoning Administrator, but if the Commission was inclined to approve that, staff could make a finding that it was in substantial conformance with that approval. Commissioner Kameny amended his motion to include the additional 40 square feet. Commissioner Roberts agreed, and seconded the amendment. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he had previously lived in Highland Oaks. He believed that the project was a good one, and liked the applicant's plan. He expressed strong concern regarding the process, and regarded that appeal process as very important. He believed that the appellant was given information by City staff which led him to believe that he had more time to pursue the case. He believed that Dr. Myers should have r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 12, 2002 Page 6