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Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. December Lotz, Bacon Court, said they are the 16th two-story proposal with a similar situation. No neighbors have voiced rejection to their plans and she asked the Council to be upfront with the Lopez's. Johann Keyser spoke of her need to build an addition for her mother and she cannot believe the neighbors have acted this way. Glen Bunting, Echo Court, supported the Lopez family and likened his situation to the Lopez's. Rob Nath spoke of his family's decision to return to town and purchase their old neighbors two-story house on Rosalyn Court, and said neighborhood animosity is unfortunate. James Hvidt, Audrey Court, voiced support of the Lopez's project and testified to their good character. Margaret Bartlett said she has lived next to the Lopez's for 35 years, supported the project, believes whatever shade is received at the Perry's will be welcomed because it is very hot from the sun and there will be no privacy issues. Helen Sullivant, Alma Court, supported the Lopez's addition, is surprised that the issue I s still on-going since there are already 15 two-story homes, and encouraged the Council to support approval. Judy Trenge, said she lives next to the two-story home on Crest Court, voiced support of the Lopez's addition and the good neighbors there. Kim Nereid, Homer Way, said both the Lopez's and the Perry's are great neighbors, said it is unfortunate the neighbors are not agreeable, and thinks it is the Lopez's right to have a second story home, as there are already 15 that exist, and if denied, it would negatively affect her property value. Marthel Green, Bacon Court, said the situation is unfortunate and supported the Lopez's ability to build the addition. David Persin, appellant, spoke most strongly for the Perry's who stand to have the most impact, and they have asked pushing back the front of the building where it does not impact the front window as it does right now. He asked for compromise. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. She said appeals do occur and matters like this take long, and she recognized the parties' work to achieve acceptance and compromise. She felt the way the Lopez's configured their addition is in the middle of EXCERPT: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, February 15, 2011 Page 4 of 6