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that looks somewhat like it has the same roof type, that building could be put behind the landscaping, and the front would be retained. Ms. Rondash stated that the scope of work that should be considered is that the entire fascia is actually elongating and there are additional windows, so the first initial section of the wall is being retained and the rest of the wall is all brand new. She added that the landscaping there must come out in order to add on the piece; however, the trellis and the vines which go up the wall could be brought down, have work done behind it, and then put back up. Commissioner Pentin commented that it appears from the layout that if the wall in front will remain, then all that landscaping in front is protected from being needed to be removed. He added that if the house is put behind the established landscaping and matched to some degree, the change would not appear significant; but if the landscaping is removed, there would be a greater change in the streetscape. Ms. Rondash stated that is correct. She noted that staff would need to see a landscaping plan and how the Director approves any type of change on that. She added that staff is of the same opinion that the initial façade with the landscaping would contain the same feel as what is currently there. Chair Narum referred to Condition No. 9 regarding incorporating stone treatments and wood posts for the front entry and inquired what the basis for that is since the houses along that street are all stucco. Ms. discussion with applicant that the overall feel of the architectural style is Craftsman, staff tried to pull in more elements that were Craftsman type, such as stone work and the change to the entry with wood posts. She indicated that the applicant agreed to those changes at that time. She added that the applicant may not agree at this point but that she would let the applicant speak to that. Chair Narum inquired if staff was trying to have the house blend in on the street. Ms. Rondash replied that staff is trying to make the architecture fit in with the street while being true to the style proposed; hence, the compromise assortment of things which would keep the stucco around the sides, keep the trellis work currently there, tie the wood trellis work into the posts, and tie the stone work at the bottom entry posts which would bring the house more into the Craftsman style. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jalayne Ladd, applicant, stated that her family purchased the subject property a year-and-a-half ago and did not clearly have an idea then that after so long a time, they would still be nowhere. She added that it has been really rough and then gave a brief history of their application. She indicated that they designed a home, tried to incorporate some of the existing architecture and redwood treatment of the Firehouse PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 14, 2011 Page 18 of 28