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Commissioner Wright asked if the case in question for 3737 Nichole resolved by staff. Mr. Swift indicated that the case has not been co time. venue has been letely resolved at this In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Swift replied that the way the Code is currently written that if a case does not fall within the over 100feet tall rule, no discretionary review approval is required, and as long as the setback equirements are met, a case can be approved. A Code modification could layout some p eters to be looked at in regard to height, setbacks, etc, such as for dog runs that do not ru over 6 feet high, but the City receives a number of complaints about them. Commissioner Finch noted that he has been in the construction busin ss for a number of years and pointed out that should changes be made to the Code, that ution must be taken so as not to unduly burden people with rules that may not apply to their rtain situations. He did not think it was worth the time and efforts of staff to change the ode for something such as a sports cage that may not occur often. However, he noted at in living next to someone who has a tennis court he could see how a esh net could obstruct a view. He thought it might be of value if the Code were to address e issue of viewshed by amenities such as sports cages, etc. Chairman Hovingh questioned Mr. Swift as to how skate board ramp would fit into the Code. Mr. Swift replied that the City has made this a permitted use ut is classified as an accessory structure which must meet certain stipulations. This is ad ressed as a conditional use permit. Commissioner McGuirk asked if Mr. Swift sees a need for Code m ification due to recreational amenities. Mr. Swift commented that a number of proj ts with larger yards are coming in which brings up the possibility of more issues. He noted at even swimming pools and tennis courts can create noise problems, but people just ge erally accept those amenities without thinking about them. Chairman Hovingh reiterated Commissioner Finch's concern that ce recreational equipment may break the viewshed for surrounding neig Mr. Swift reminded the Commission they can initiate a Code change. TIlE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED William Kuchulis, 3737 Nichole Avenue, stated he is the person requ sting the sports cage. He said he understands from the Municipal Code, Section 18.84.140, that the height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of e natural grade of the ground covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure. He understands that if he limits the height of the sports cage to 10 feet that he is in compli ce and would not even need to go to the Planning Department for any approval. He stated at he did this on April Planning Commi..ion Minutu April 28, 1993 Page 6