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Commissioner Roberts noted that the 35 foot flagpole on Foothill Road was as tall as the home, and was located in the side yard. She noted that it was very difficult to see from the road. ,-.. Chairperson Maas moved to approve PADR-643 as recommended by staff, with the following modifications: . adding a condition that the flagpole be no higher than the roofline of the applicant's house (25 feet); . adding a condition that the size of the flag be in proportion to the height of the flagpole; . adding a condition that the illumination of the flagpole be on a timer, to be shut off at 9:00 p.m.; . adding a condition that the position of the light be approved by the Planning Director, and be a fixed light. The Planning Director will assure that it will not shine in any neighbor's homes. Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. Commissioner Roberts noted that she had a problem with the lighting, and did not believe that a lit flagpole in a back yard was common. She added that the upward illumination would be very visible. She suggested that the applicant either take it down by sunset or not fly it on days when he would not be able to take it down before sunset. Chairperson Maas noted that when the lighting affected other people, the Commission would come into play, but she did not believe she could say what a resident could put into their back yard. ,'-" Commissioner Sullivan noted that he could not support the illumination, and believed that it would be an annoyance to the neighbors. Commissioner Arkin noted that he opposed the illumination of the flagpole, and believed that it should be limited to 15 feet in height. Commissioner Sedlak believed that the motion should include a lighting study, and that the maximum number of lumens projected up should be determined. He noted that there was no condition in the study that examined the lighting in that manner. Commissioner Kameny believed that the illumination would be similar to that at the base of the oak trees in his property. He added that there were several illuminated trees in town. Commissioner Roberts wished to make a substitute motion Commissioner Roberts moved to approve P ADR-643 as recommended by staff, with the following modifications: -- . adding a condition that the flagpole be no higher than the roofline ofthe applicant's house (25 feet); . adding a condition that the size of the flag be in proportion to the height of the flagpole; . adding a condition that there would be no illumination of the flagpole; . adding a condition that the pole diameter be proportional to the height of the flagpole; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 9, 2002 Page 7