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Mr. Perry asked who lives this way and when does it end. He noted that even to this day, the Lopezes have bright lights shining into their [the Perrys'] front room window, and this is because they can and they live by their own rules. He added that this whole skylight issue is just one more way to harass and control his family. He indicated that this was offered and promised to them; the Lopezes knew the terms, it was approved by the City Council; but the Lopezes have waited until the last minute to dispute it so the Perrys can once again go through this whole long and drawn -out process, because this is all a game to them. Commissioner Narum asked the Perrys in they want a skylight in their house. TinaMarie Perry replied that they did. She stated that their whole intention has always been to have the skylight but they wanted to wait until the structure was built so they could see exactly how big it was and how much light it was taking away; and given the size of the structure, a skylight would not even make a dent in the light. She invited anybody, just like she told them a year ago, to come and look at their home and see that this structure has destroyed their home; but no one has chosen to actually look at it, stand in her living room, and look at what it has done. Ms. Perry stated that they got bids for the skylight for $4,000 and added that right now, they cannot afford $4,000. She indicated that she did not realize that they can come and modify things like what the Lopezes are doing today. She noted that they had thought about coming back, putting in a new application in, and asking for $4,000 because they cannot afford that. She added that the Lopezes have not planted a tree in over a year, and the whole intention of the tree and shrubbery was to grow between their homes to block out all this. Mr. Perry interjected that they are looking at a stucco wall. Ms. Perry continued that they have asked to have the tree planted and have called Mr. Dolan numerous times regarding this. She noted that the tree would be planted far enough away from the Lopezes' wall that regardless of the building they were doing, it could have been planted, and the workers could just walk around it. She added that if it had been planted then, it could be growing and be huge by now. Ms. Perry stated that she told Mr. Dolan that after the skylight condition has been included, she knew that the Lopezes were going to come up with something, and sure enough, here they are today. She added that the Lopezes have already planned this to go on and on and on, and the Perrys are going to be punished for coming here today, just as they have been the whole year. Commissioner Narum asked the Perrys if they want the skylight. Ms. Perry replied that they would love to have a skylight, but they cannot afford it. She added that if they were to use the money for anything else, it would be use to plant trees PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 25, 2012 Page 11 of 19