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Commissioner O'Connor commented that he did not think it would be that visible to notice it was something that unusual. He indicated that he is just still trying to see if the viewscape for the neighbor can be saved, and this is one of the options that does that. Commissioner Piper noted that all three options are simply redistributing the number of units and inquired if there were any discussions regarding reducing the number of units or bedrooms for the project. Ms. Hagen said yes, but the applicant wished to proceed with three additional units. Commissioner O'Connor commented that it would be a total of seven bedrooms because one bedroom from the original house is being removed. Ms. Hagen confirmed that was correct. Commissioner O'Connor noted that if the original bedroom were left in the original house, and unit behind were not constructed, there would still be a total of seven bedrooms with three in the house and an additional four in the back. Ms. Hagen said yes. Chair Allen inquired what the reason was for removing the bedroom in the original house. Ms. Hagen replied it was for parking requirements. Commissioner Nagler asked staff to share what they learned on their site visit between the last hearing and tonight with regard to the view that does exist and what actually is seen. Ms. Hagen replied that the staff report contains pictures taken from the front bedroom as well as from the rear bedroom: the view from the front bedroom is the rear of a two -story apartment complex along Harrison Street, as well as the garage and a tree which partially obstructs the view of the ridge; and the view from the rear bedroom is a two -story building on Old Bernal Court with a garage to the rear of that property, which also partly obstructs the view of the ridge. She noted, however, that the ridgeline is visible from both the front and the rear bedrooms, above the two -story buildings. Commissioner Nagler requested staff to confirm if he understood the staff report correctly that the construction of a building between this spot and the ridgeline is either approved or planned at some point in the future. Ms. Hagen said no. She indicated that there are no current construction or approvals, but all of these properties do maintain zoning that allows for future construction on them. Commissioner Ritter inquired if the maximum building height for the site to the south is 30 feet high. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 9, 2015 Page 4 of 17