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Conversion of Small Structures. Therefore, no environmental document accompanies <br /> this report. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> The existing configuration of the subject home and the surrounding properties make it <br /> difficult to mitigate all the concerns of all parties involved. Based on the analysis of this <br /> staff report, staff believes that the proposed project merits approval. A restriction <br /> against two -story homes does not exist for the subject property or the Val Vista <br /> neighborhood and other two -story homes currently exist within the area. Further, an <br /> addition to the first floor may not yield the square footage that the applicant finds is <br /> necessary and may result in an awkward interior configuration. Other constraints, such <br /> as the size and shape of the lot, existing mature landscaping, and elimination of usable <br /> open space may further restrict an addition only to the first story of the subject property. <br /> With respect to shadowing, the neighbors to the rear will be minimally, if at all, impacted <br /> by the proposed project. The property of the concerned neighbor to the east will <br /> experience additional shading by the proposed project, but the shadow cast by the <br /> home will be in addition to other landscaping and mature trees that are currently located <br /> adjacent to or near the mutual property line. As demonstrated by the photos of the site, <br /> the neighbors have a clear view of the existing home and the proposed second floor is <br /> proposed closer to the front of the subject property. The conditions of approval require <br /> the applicant to mitigate for concerns regarding privacy and view of the proposal with <br /> the use of landscape screening and modifications to second -story windows on the rear <br /> facade. <br /> j pecffHi ' Submitted, ^' � "` <br /> Bria n D lan Nelson Fialho <br /> Director of City Manager <br /> Community Development <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Draft City Council Resolution Denying the Appeal <br /> 2. Appeal from David arid Stephanie Persin, dated "Received" September 8, 2010 <br /> 3. Letter from Rodney and Trina Lopez, dated "Received" December 27, 2010 <br /> 4. Exhibit B, Proposed Plans <br /> 5. Approximate Views of Proposed Project from November 22, 2010 Mediation <br /> Meeting <br /> 6. Excerpt of CC &R's for Subject Property <br /> 7. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated August 25, 2010 (without project plans) <br /> 8. Excerpts of the approved Minutes of the August 25, 2010 Planning Commission <br /> Hearing <br /> 9. Correspondence Distributed During the August 25, 2010 Planning Commission <br /> Hearing <br /> Page 15 of 15 <br />