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by the Lopezes does not include a timeframe within which they are required to provide payment to the project contractor. DISCUSSION The condition as approved by City Council expresses the expectation that the funds provided by the Lopezes to the Perrys are intended for the installation of a skylight. It does not, as currently written, necessarily require the Perrys to utilize the funds for a skylight. The condition requires the Lopezes to provide payment to the Perrys in a timely manner (within 30 calendar days) and also limits the amount that the Lopezes are required to pay the Perrys to $2,500. As currently written, the amount and timing are prescribed and are applicable to the Lopezes, who are the applicants for the project. The skylight is intended to be a mitigation measure for the project proposed by the Lopezes, particularly the second-story addition. The language of the condition as currently written provides the Perrys the opportunity to add a skylight to their home should they want additional sunlight in the front room. The Perrys may choose to accept this mitigation measure and modify their home to allow additional sunlight with a skylight, may choose to use the funds for an alternative measure to achieve similar results, or may choose to use the funds for unrelated purposes. PUBLIC NOTICE The Perrys have communicated that they believe they should have the flexibility to utilize the funds provided by the Lopezes for a skylight or alternative purposes if they desire. Notices regarding the subject application and related public hearing were mailed to the surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site. A map showing the noticing area is attached to this report. The public notice was also published in The Valley Times. At the time this report was prepared, staff has not received any comments or concerns. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Projects of this nature are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. CONCLUSION The condition regarding a skylight was intended to be a mitigation measure for reduced sunlight on the Perry property due to the second story addition proposed by the Lopezes. As written, the condition states that the intent and expectation is for installation of a skylight. Therefore, the language as currently written upholds the City Council's desire for the Lopezes to mitigate the impact of their project on their neighbor by providing funds that may be used for a skylight. Case No. PADR-2090, Lopez Planning Commission Page 5 of 6