PC 121212 - Laserfiche WebLink

Ms. Greene replied that it depends on whether one house would be built at a time or all four houses could be done at one time. She indicated that she could see regular construction hours if all of them are done at once; but if it will start going a couple of years down the road, then they do not want to have construction noise next to their bedroom wall, living room wall, and everywhere else all summer, particularly since they have already been through quite a lot out there with the Greenbriar development and the Sycamore Road construction. She added that they have been putting up with this for a long time, and they really would like to enjoy their own backyard in the summertime again. Commissioner Narum requested verification from Ms. Greene that if all the houses will be built at the same time, they would prefer to keep the 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. construction hours. Ms. Greene replied that based on their experience with construction on the other side of their home, when developers are building that many properties, she understands that the developer would need the length of day to get people in and out of the site; however, if it is one house at a time and this will go on and on, she would prefer the 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. construction hours. Mr. Myers stated that after doing some quick calculation, they have determined that the revised construction hours would take out approximately 18 percent from their regular construction time; so 18 percent will need to be added on, which would be approximately an additional month to a month - and -a -half per home. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Acting Chair Blank stated that he would like to make an opening comment that if there is a litmus test, or if there's a cry for visiting a property or a poster child for presenting a property, this one was it. He stated that when he first saw these plans, he was convinced that Lots 2 and 3 were really the big problem; however, when he walked the lot and spent a lot of time doing so, he did not see a problem with Lots 2 and 3, even as they currently stand. He noted that Lot 1 was the big problem because looking out from the Greenes' front yard where their pool area is, there is a very narrow view corridor. He indicated that there are these beautiful tall Cypress trees, and the apex of the building for Lot 1 would be about five feet to the right of the tallest Cypress tree, thus disrupting that view. He stated that if Lot 1 could be moved five or seven feet towards Sycamore Road, getting that apex right behind the Cypress tree, that Cypress tree would be covering up the most disruptive part of the view and the Greenes would get a much better view corridor. He added that he thinks the vegetation is a great idea, plus the solid fence that would also be there. He thanked the developer once again for putting up the story poles, stating that he is aware they were expensive but was money well spent. He also thanked the Greenes for their hospitality and for keeping the horses under control while they were out there. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 12, 2012 Page 5 of 40