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neighbors also suggested replacing the existing windows on the east elevation versus installing a new window on the south elevation. The neighbors felt that altering the existing windows would allow for more Iight as well as meeting the ingress /egress requirements. The neighbors were also agreeable to a condition that required opaque glass if the window were to be installed. Mrs. Leroudier felt that when homeowners use opaque glass, it is for their privacy from neighbors and those neighbors should not ask someone to put in opaque glass for privacy. The Leroudiers felt that they were not asking for something that the houses on the Meadowwood Court didn't already have (i.e., second -floor windows an all elevations). The Leroudiers explained that a lot of the homes have second -floor windows along the side of the homes and that the appellants also have a second -story that has windows on each elevation and a second story deck on the rear. The Zoning Administrator suggested installing a solar tube versus a new window; however, Mrs. Leroudier stated her objection to a solar tube because the morning light would prevent her daughter from sleeping due to the amount of light the tube would transmit. The Zoning Administrator stated her concerns regarding the privacy of the appellants back patio area and, therefore, continued the public hearing to the following day in order to visit both properties and better assess potential impacts At the second public hearing on December 22, 2010, Susan Spangler (5253 Meadowwood Court) attending the meeting at the Leroudiers' request and stated her support of the proposal. The Zoning Administrator discussed the outcome of the site visits and took closing comments from the Leroudiers and neighbors. The Zoning Administrator noted that there appears to be a limited amount of space between the two houses which does not allow for the opportunity to plant trees or increase the fence height to maintain privacy. Furthermore, she stated the difficulty in enforcing opaque glass because future homeowners wouldn't likely be aware of the condition and could install a non- opaque window in the future. The Zoning Administrator also noted that the neighbors, although the distance was greater, had windows and a second -floor deck that provided a direct line of sight to the Leroudiers' and adjacent properties. Therefore, the Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and approved PADR -2138, thereby allowing the installation of the second -floor window on the south elevation. The Zoning Administrator meeting minute excerpts are included as Exhibit G for the Commission's consideration. The appellants were not satisfied with the action taken by the Zoning Administrator and filed an appeal of that decision (please refer to Exhibit H for the appeal letter). The appeal is now before the Planning Commission for review and action. SITE DESCRIPTION The subject site is a residential lot in the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood; generally located north of Hopyard Road and west of Golden Road (please see Figure 1 on page 4). The lot is approximately 12,130 square -feet with a two -story residence and is situated adjacent to the bulb of the cul -de -sac of Meadowwood Court. The residence located north of the subject site PAP -151, Appeal ofPADR -2138 Planning Commission 3 0.17