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CALL TO ORDER The Public Hearing was reopened. MINUTES ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Pleasanton, California Small Conference Room 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton Wednesday, December 22, 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; and Susan Spangler, 5253 Meadowwood Court. PADR -2138 Application for administrative design review approval to install a second -story window on the right elevation of the e:risting residence located at 5252 Meadowwood Court. Ms. Stern resumed the meeting from December 21, 2010. Ms. Stern explained that she wanted to go to the site to get additional information and check on conditions. Ms. Spangler mentioned that her concern is the neighbor's idea of privacy and that privacy has changed vastly in the last ten years. She mentioned that most people do not look into neighbor's yards. She stated that people have to accept the loss of privacy. Mr: Susanto stated the proposed window is much closer to their property than most neighboring windows. He mentioned that putting the desk at the window would allow a person sitting at the window to look into their property. He mentioned that he does not feel comfortable with the proposed window looking out to that side of his property. Mr. Susanto explained that the original architecture of the neighborhood respects privacy. Ms. Leroudier stated that after living there five years they wanted to make improvements to their home and they realized that the room needed more daylight. She asked if it was fair for them to not have the window when they have the choice to use a blind to keep their privacy. Mr. Leroudier asked if there was possibly a compromise as he understands the concerns of the neighbors. Mr. Susanto stated that there is not a compromise from the applicants. PADR -2138, Leroudier December 22, 2010