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multi-family unit which would provide rental income. Mr. Wedeking elaborated on the apprehension regarding health and safety issues and proposed versus current use of the residence. Joe Phan, a Valley Trails resident, echoed the comments addressed by the neighbors and Valley Trails residents. Mr. Phan described the illicit activities he had witnessed at the subject property and referenced the police records for the residence. Sue Robles, applicant, rebutted that she has no intention of renting out the property and that the residence is occupied by multiple generations of her family. She addressed the parking concerns stating her family has four vehicles, the same number as several other neighbors. Ms. Robles acknowledged her son's criminal record and assured the Commission that the activities mentioned by neighbors have ceased since her son went into a rehabilitation facility two months ago. Commissioner Ritter asked Ms. Robles if any vehicles were being parked in the two-car garage. Ms. Robles replied no and that there was no intention of parking vehicles in the garage in the future. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Brown asked if the Commission should take into consideration health and safety issues when rendering a recommendation or decision on the application. Ms. Harryman restated the comments made by Mr. Beaudin earlier in the evening, explaining that PMC section 18.20.030 takes into consideration health and safety issues but that they should be related to design and aesthetics, for example windows, for a design review application and not use as would be reviewed for a use permit application. Commissioner Ritter and Chair Balch asked staff to clarify that an approval tonight would be for the planning application only and that if approved the applicant would then submit plans to building for building permit issuance at which time staff would review the plans for conformance to building codes. Mr. Beaudin agreed with the process as described, adding that planning does take into . consideration things such as window size and placement. Commissioner Ritter asked if a revised set of plans would be submitted to the Commission because the ones attached to the Staff Report did not have an architect stamp and had discrepancies; for example the Staff Report identified eight bedrooms but the applicant said there would only be six plus an office. Mr. Beaudin explained the definition of a bedroom in the PMC differs from the definition the applicant uses—if the space meets a certain size threshold, has a closet and an egress window it is a bedroom by definition regardless of the intended use. Also, he said, planning applications do not require the level of detail on plans that building EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 12, 2017 Page 4 of 6