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Commissioner Narum stated the section under consideration is single story, sloping toward the house, and blocked by the section which is 20 feet tall. She added that she thinks this is the least visible of all three sections; Panel B will be mostly covered with PV panels and will be to the back and not visible to Neal Street. She expressed concern with Section C not having anything on it and inquired if a compromise could be reached for some underlay that would allow the metal shingles to be used there. Commissioner Blank stated that he is changing his position after reviewing and understanding Mr. Dolan’s response regarding the scale. He indicated that in his opinion, approving this application would undo the agreement of three years ago. He expressed similar problems existing with de novo appeals made to the City Council. Commissioner Pearce agreed with Commissioner Blank that neighborhood issues are the hardest to deal with, and making everyone happy rarely occurs. She stated that she thinks everybody has the best intentions and recognized the agreement made three years ago. She indicated that she would support the modification if the parts of the metal overlay are covered. She was pleased to hear Mr. Corbett’s comments that there is an underlayment that can be done to secure waterproofing while also maintaining the warranty, and it is her opinion this should be done. She stated that she loves the green building aspect of the house as well, and thinks that it would be easier to put PV panels on a seamed metal roof as opposed to shingle; however, the applicant knew three years ago that this would have to be done. Mr. Dolan clarified that the underlayment would not address the warranty issue but would address the Code issue. Commissioner Blank moved to deny Case PDR-932 and uphold the original agreement contained in the document from May 2008. Commissioner Pearce seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Blank and Pearce NOES: Commissioners Narum, Olson, and Pentin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: None. The motion failed by a vote of 2-3. Commissioner Narum stated that she would support allowing standing seam metal roof on panels A and B and to require metal shingles on panel C or to consider additional options. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, December 8, 2010 Page 17 of 23