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Ms. Stern asked if Mr. Susanto had gone to the applicant's house to see what the view would be from the proposed window. Mr. Susanto replied that he had not. Ms. Stern asked if the pictures the applicant presented were taken from the Location of the proposed window. Mr. Leroudier explained that the wall was not opened and that he was on a ladder taking the pictures. Mrs. Leroudier stated that the bedroom is very dark. She explained that their daughter's vision is not that good and presented a letter from her daughter's doctor. She also presented the permit card from the City's Building Inspector and a letter from their contractor regarding ventilation. The Public Hearing was closed. Ms. Stem explained that consideration must be taken in regard to ownership of the home changing and the new owners may not place a desk under the window. Ms. Stern mentioned that the pictures do not show the view when looking down from the proposed window and that the view looking down would be into the neighbor's patio area. Ms. Stem asked if they thought of other ideas like a skylight (solar tube) which would increase the lighting in the room. Ms. Leroudier stated that the solar tube would not work because the morn ing light would not let her daughter sleep in the morning. Ms. Stern mentioned that there are ways of covering the tube lighting. Ms. Leroudier referred to the doctor's note recommending better lighting in their daughter's room. Ms. Stern asked if using opaque glass would be an option. Mr. Susanto stated that the window may not always remain opaque. Ms. Stem stated that it would be a condition of approval that the window would always have to be opaque glass. Mr. Susanto agreed to opaque glass as a condition of approval. Ms. Leroudier explained that opaque glass is for the privacy of the home with the opaque glass and that neighbors should not ask someone to put in opaque glass. She mentioned that houses next to her have windows looking straight into their bedroom and living room. Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes December 21, 2010 PADR -2138 / 5252 Meadowwood Court 2 of 3 Planning Conference Room