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CALL TO ORDER MINUTES ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Pleasanton, California Small Conference Room 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton Tuesday, December 21, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Janice Stern, Zoning Administrator. Present: Janice Stern, Zoning Administrator; Natalie Amos, Associate Planner; Mr. and Mrs. Leroudier, Applicants; Kong Susanto and Catherine Pranoto, 5264 Meadowwood Court. EXHIBIT G PADR -2138 Application for administrative design review approval to install a second -story window on the right elevation of the existing residence located at 5252 Meadowwood Court. Ms. Stern explained the Administrative Design Review and appeal process. Ms. Stern introduced Natalie Amos, Associate Planner, who then presented a summary of the project listed above. The Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Leroudier stated that they wanted to install the window for better daylight into the room and for ventilation. He mentioned that the view out of the window would be of trees and the top of the neighbor's house. Mr. Leroudier presented pictures on his computer. He stated that it would be a stretch to see into the neighbor's backyard. He noted that they plan on putting a desk under the window which would prevent someone from standing at the window. Mr. Leroudier stated they do not want to invade their neighbor's privacy. He mentioned they saw other homes in their neighborhood with windows in a similar location as their proposal. He mentioned that this window does not seem like an unreasonable request. He mentioned that the Susanto's have a window in a similar location and a second story deck that allows them to look onto the rear neighbors property. Mr. Susanto stated the window is directly overlooking their side yard and into their family room and kitchen which is the major activity areas for their family. He mentioned that the other houses with windows do not have the major activity on the side of the house like they do. He stated that this window would clearly invade their privacy. He explained that changing the glass or planting trees would not be a solution. He also mentioned that there are other ways to get light into the room. Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes December 21, 2010 PADR -2138 / 5252 Meadowwood Court 1 of 3 Planning Conference Room