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Ms. Wallis confirmed that it is also encouraged within the City's Housing Element that includes a policy on the construction of second units. Commissioner Balch noted that there was one other concern regarding the obstructed view of the driveway, and since there is a Maintenance Agreement, he believed that the residents would have to work that out amongst themselves because it is a private street and the City is not cutting back their trees or pruning them. Ms. Wallis confirmed that was correct. She indicated that part of the Maintenance Agreement is that it would be privately enforced among the residents. Commissioner Balch stated that he personally thinks the location is actually a very good choice and that he does not believe the impacts of the construction are going to be so significant as to be a problem. He added that he is certain the RV will be relocated and that he is comfortable with moving forward. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the RV has been moved because it was not there when he visited the site. He then asked staff if they know the order by which the four homes on Pioneer Trails Place were built, whether they were built all at the same time or if the front houses were built first and the back ones second. Ms. Wallis replied that she was not positive. She indicated that she believes the front home was the original property and that the back three were approved and built later, but she cannot confirm that and she does not know the difference in the timing. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he was curious because he was certain they have been through this before if some construction was going on next door to them. He indicated that he also believes that putting the second unit back here in the rear keeps the rural environment look and feel to that whole area. He added that he is also comfortable with moving the project forward and that the 20 feet that goes around both sides of the home that will be constructed, plus the existing driveways, provide more than sufficient parking for something that size. He indicated that he is supportive of the project the way it is designed. Commissioner Piper agreed and indicated that she is also supportive of the way that it is located on the existing land. She stated that construction is always unfortunate for any neighbors, but the applicants are complying with everything. She noted that the location makes sense and that it would create a higher impact if construction is on Sycamore Road because it would block so much traffic as it is really narrow and there is nowhere to park to deliver materials. She indicated that her biggest concern is occupancy and the possibility that Mr. and Mrs. Rocha do not intend to occupy the property if they truly bought a home elsewhere. She added that she does not know if that is something that can be discussed here. Commissioner Balch noted that they talked about it a little bit and that it would be a code enforcement item as well. Ms. Wallis confirmed that it would be. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 25, 2015 Page 21 of 27