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Ms. Wallis said yes. She stated that the constructed second -story addition was one of those home. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. George Schmitt, Property Owner /Applicant, stated that after the first Planning Commission meeting, he and his architect met with staff about the overall concerns brought up during the first meeting and discussed what needed to be done, and the architect modified the plans to address Ms. Bengtson's concerns. He pointed out that reference keeps being made to the "original Rosepointe," but the street names do not change, and Hamilton Way connects to Arlington Drive and Amber Lane, which are at both ends of the neighborhood. He asked the Commission to take into consideration that houses on the right side of Arlington Drive are all two stories, and there are seven two -story houses on the new side of the neighborhood to the back. He added that when he drives into his house, he passes by seven two -story houses. He asked the Commission to approve his application. Greg Munn, Design Tech Associates, Project Arch itect/Applicant, stated that following the last Planning Commission meeting, he and his staff, along with the Schmitts, reviewed their options, taking into account the concerns of the neighbors that are and were factual in nature and not simply suggesting subjective personal opinions. He indicated that they modified the design to meet the requirements of the current zoning regulations and the request of the Planning Commission. Mr. Munn briefly summarized the changes made: • the view of the ridgeline has been increased; • the roof pitches have been reduced from 6 and 12 to 4 and 12 to match the original residence; • the second -floor addition was moved forward towards the front of the residence; and the rear deck was moved to the left side of the residence to not impede on the other neighbor and faces the front yard of the adjacent neighbor. Mr. Munn reiterated that second -story additions are permitted per the current zoning regulations; the architectural ranch style is not limited to one -story dwellings, and a number of people saying otherwise repeatedly does not make it true. He added that this applies to the elements and details of the style as well. He noted that he has been studying and practicing architecture for over 40 years, so he believes he would be a more appropriate judge of architectural styles. He pointed out that the Schmitts are not seeking any special treatment or allowances; only those that are permitted to anyone in the neighborhood. Mr. Munn stated that it is his understanding from Ms. Bengtson's letter that some of her landscaping was installed to block her view of the Schmitts' shed which is to be either relocated or removed. He indicated that if Ms. Bengtson desires to maximize her view of the ridgeline, she can adjust her current landscape screening the shed, which also blocks a big portion of her view of the ridgeline. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 12, 2014 Page 7 of 35