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~ 16, changing his plan from 12 ft. to 10 ft. and subsequently went to e Building Department with his plan. At this point the Building Department stamped his app ication with "No permit required.. He noted they looked at the setbacks on the plan g ven to them and said that they would see if Planning Department approval was needed. A parenUy it was not, as the application was approved through the Building Department. He lieved at this point he has an approved plan and would like verification of that. Commissioner Wright asked for clarification as to grade level. Mr. grade has a two feet depression so that it is less than lO feet from th further stated that is what was submitted to the Building Department approved. uchulis noted that the natural grade. He d subsequently Discussion ensued as to whether a Code change should be initiated in relation to grade issues. Commissioner Wright pointed out that it is clear to him that if the ap licant follows through with his plan as far as grade and a 10-feet height is concerned and m ts the setbacks, he can simply go home and install the sports cage. Mr. Swift agreed this w true and that he appears to be in compliance. However, should he not meet the Code requirements in regard to height and setbacks, he may have to move the equipment. Stephen K. Ma, 3715 Nichole Avenue, said he lives to the east of M . Kuchulis and has no problem with the project. Bob Combs, 1808 Courtney, said he owns two pieces of property be ind the proposed application. He stated he has no problem with the project. However he felt that it would be a good idea to review the Code and change it if necessary. He th ught it was a good idea to allow such amenities as sports cages so that children have a place play without getting into trouble. Ron Picco, 3759 Nichole, said he lives west of the project. He also elt that with larger lots becoming more common that the Code needs to be reviewed to addre s issues such as being discussed. He further noted that pitching machines should be addres . In this particular situation, he felt that it would be feasible to have a conditional use pe it attached. He felt the particular application under discussion might eventually create noi problems for him. Commissioner Wright pointed out to Mr. Picco that he is also conce ed about noise from the structure. However, he noted that even swimming pools or other permitted uses such as climbing poles can be a noise problem. He did not think the noise fr m the sports cage would be as obtrusive as a swimming pool with a number of people i it. Marilyn Wallace, 1707 Equestrian Drive, felt that the Code should b reviewed. She noted that she has a two-story house and that practically every home in the ea is a two-story structure. She commented that when she is upstairs that she can see everal blocks away and PIannioe Commillion Minutea: April 28, 1993 .....7