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before the meeting, the neighbor informed staff that the revised condition is not acceptable to the neighbor. Commissioner Olson inquired if staff has been able to come up with any acceptable alternatives. Ms. Stern replied that the alternative included in the Conditions of Approval is to install a non - operable, view - obscured glass window to be covered by a restrictive covenant, which is acceptable to the neighbor at this time. Commissioner Blank inquired if the existing loft is approved. Ms. Stern said no. She noted that the loft was installed without a permit and without the Administrative Design Review process. She added that the Commission could approve it at this time if it so desires. Commissioner Blank inquired what the process is around that. Ms. Stern replied that the project generally goes through an Administrative Design Review process which is done at the Zoning Administrator level. She noted that this house model has a space over the dining room, and in several cases, this space has been converted to a loft area. She added that the window is usually moved as a result of this conversion because it would otherwise remain at floor level. Commissioner Blank inquired what administrative processes the City is pursuing with respect to the loft. Ms. Stern replied that because this has become a controversial issue in that no agreement was reached between the applicant and neighbor, staff has brought it up to the Planning Commission. Chair Narum inquired if staff is asking the Commission to take action on the loft and the window. Ms. Stern said yes. Commissioner Blank requested clarification that the approval is based on the loft passing City inspection. Ms. Stern replied that is true; the applicant would need to get permits. Commissioner Blank requested further clarification that the applicant would have to pull permits, potential deficiencies corrected, inspected, and approved. Ms. Stern replied that is correct. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 23, 2011 Page 14 of 21