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, . In response to Councilmember Brown's question, Associate Planner Luchini confirmed there is a limit of two rental bedrooms, as part of the PMC, and addressed the City's process in determining when rooms are rented. Staff added Code Enforcement actions would be complaint-based. Mayor Thorne asked regarding parking restrictions and it was noted the Municipal Code requirement is two parking spaces. In response to Councilmember Pentin's question, Associate Planner Luchini stated the project may be conditioned to require parking inside the garage. Councilmember Pentin reported reading the applicant would not use the garage for parking. Staff noted during earlier conversations with the applicant, there was talk of using the garage for other uses and the Conditions of Approval clarified the requirement for two spaces, in the garage, for parking. Enforcement would be complaint-based. • Councilmember Olson reported during a Planning Commission meeting, a Commissioner tried to draw a connection between the number of bedrooms and the amount of required parking. Staff confirmed the PMC does not create that type of linkage. Councilmember Brown asked whether it is possible for Council to make a connection between the number of bedrooms and the amount of required parking. City Attorney Daniel Sodergren stated the application currently before Council is for a design review for which there is specific criteria in the PMC. Council is limited to those, tonight, and they do not include requirements for parking but are more design-related. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Minh Lee expressed concerns with past issues with the subject property owners in terms of drug use, police visits, renters and visitors. He added he has three small children and is concerned for their safety. He reported the property owners currently have four cars worried about parking with the addition of renters. Additionally, he referenced the project's massing and stated it does not fit in the neighborhood. Joe Cravotta, General Contractor, representing the applicant, reported staff concerns have been addressed in the Conditions of Approval, and reported on the neighborhood layout, challenges with the shape and size of the lot, neighborhood stroll views, removal of existing trees, design compatibility with the neighborhood, adjacent homes, proposed elevations and landscaping. Councilmember Brown asked whether existing trees are heritage trees and Mr. Cravotta stated one tree is a heritage tree but is causing foundation issues and is diseased. The tree inspection resulted in determining two trees need to be removed. Councilmember Brown noted it is well- known some houses in Valley Trails have foundation issues and asked whether it has been determined the subject property is foundationally sound. Mr. Cravotta reported the site has been inspected by engineers and any foundation issue has been addressed. Councilmember Brown noted the site has no landscaping. Mr. Cravotta reported there are fruit trees in the backyard and stated the property owner was in the process of replacing landscaping. Councilmember Pentin noted that removal of the two diseased trees would expose new massing, and Mr. Cravotta agreed but added it is currently exposed. Councilmember Olson noted the landscaping plan was judged not to be of sufficient detail, by staff, and the applicant has not submitted new landscape plans. Mr. Cravotta reported he is addressing landscaping with staff and it is included in one of the Conditions of Approval. Councilmember Olson indicated Council is being asked to approve something that has insufficient • City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 October 3,2017