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THE CITY OF 0 -- -- "' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pL£ASANTON. January 18, 2011 Community Development Planning Division TITLE: PAP -149, CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATELY 80- SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE -STORY ADDITION AND AN APPROXIMATELY 1,038- SQUARE -FOOT SECOND -STORY ADDITION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 6114 HOMER COURT APPELLANTS: David and Stephanie Persin APPLICANTS /PROPERTY OWNERS: Rodney and Trina Lopez SUMMARY David and Stephanie Persin have filed the subject appeal of the Planning Commission's approval to allow an approximately 80 square foot single -story addition and an approximately 1,038 square foot second -story addition. The Persins contend that the project will result in reduced sunlight and reduced privacy, will negatively impact their view to the north, and that a two -story home is not consistent with the characteristics of the neighborhood. The correspondence from the appellants submitted with this appeal has been attached to this staff report. Subsequent to the Planning Commission meeting, two mediation meetings were held in an effort to facilitate an acceptable solution to concerned neighbors and the applicant. The mediation meetings resulted in further discussion about the project and possible mitigation measures, but did not result in a solution agreed by all parties. The appeal is therefore before the City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approved the application subject to conditions of approval by 3 -2 vote. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached draft resolution denying the appeal, thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Case No. PADR- 2090, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Community Development fees apply for Planning entitlements and Building permits; therefore, no fiscal impact on the City is anticipated.