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Ms. Selig commented on the reference to their structure and stated that it was entirely different: a six- foot by eight-foot tree fort which the children built and which is now a dog house. She noted that there were three criteria placed on the structure: (1) the top of the roof must be underneath the fence line so it is not intrusive on the neighbors; (2) it would not kill the tree; and (3) recycled lumber was used and was wrapped in bamboo shade to blend in with the neighborhood. She added that she did not find it a valid reason to say that everybody in the neighborhood has one of this and, therefore, it is all right for the next person to have one as well. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Olson inquired if staff has any examples of neutral color to provide to the applicant that could be put in as a condition. Ms. Stern replied that she did not have any at hand but staff can provide some to show to the applicant. Commenting on the structure being angled and having more than one-and-a-half walls visible to the neighbors that would be painted a neutral color, Commissioner Pentin proposed that the entire structure be painted one neutral color that fits the garden or backyard theme. Commissioner Blank stated that, while not being insensitive to the fact that while the previous structure may have had some openings, it still had a solid roof. He added that he was struck by the fact that the applicant is willing to consider lowering the structure as recommended by staff as well as painting the back of it in a neutral color. He suggested the Commission consider adding both conditions because it puts into place the same thing that was there before. Commissioner Blank moved to deny appeal, thereby upholding the Zoning approval of Case P11-0715, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in Exhibit A of the staff report, with the modifications that the side(s) of the the review and approval of the Director of Community Development; and that the height of the structure be reduced as recommended by staff. Commissioner Pentin seconded the motion. requested clarification from Commissioner Blank that the recommendation on the neutral color on what could be visible would not preclude the applicant from painting the entire structure in the same color. Commissioner Blank clarified that the sides being required to be painted a neutral color e structure the same color if he wishes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 17, 2011 Page 5 of 36