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. . . In response to Commissioner Dove, Mr. Iserson believes the windows on the rear elevation are at normal window height. Commissioner Lutz feels the topography of the lot is significant and feels the split pad house is appropriate for the lot. He feels the RV door is quite large, however, the downslope does diminish the visibility of the door, and he prefers the RV garage door over parking the RV outside. He is mindful of the privacy issues of the neighbors, but he feels the 60 foot separation and planting of trees will provide sufficient privacy. He also has a concern with the large rear garage door and supports the staff recommendation to change it to a pedestrian door or eliminate it altogether. Chairwoman Barker commented that it is unfortunate that Shapell promised one-story homes but the condition was not put in the [mal record. She supports the application because she does not feel the one-story condition applies to this lot, it is designed to have minimal impact on the three trees, and there is a 60 foot rear yard setback. She would like to see the rear garage door changed to a window and a regular doorway. Commissioner Cooper asked what is to be done about the privacy of the adjoining, unbuilt lot. Mr. Iserson recommended that a solution would be to install a solid screening on that side of the sundeck. Commissioner Cooper would prefer to remove the sundeck from the plans. Commissioner Cooper questioned Mr. Beougher if the developer made verbal promises in front of witnesses if they were legally binding. Me. Beougher stated that such things should be in writing. It lends credence to the fact that if such promises were going to be put in the final record, they would have been put in. This issue is between the private individuals and Shapell. The City did not incorporate them as conditions of approval, therefore, the City can't enforce them. Commissioner McGuirk motioned, seconded by Commissioner Dove, approving Case Z-96-160, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B, with the following addition 1. Replace the large rear garage door with a regular or French door. 2. Add additional landscaping along the southern property line to provide privacy to the adjoining lot. 3. Condition 7: Change "east property line" to "south property line." ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Dove, Lutz, McGuirk and Chairwoman Barker NOES: Commissioner Cooper ABSENT: Commissioner Wright ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC 96-61 was entered approving Case Z-96-160, as motioned. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 August 28, 1996