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- felt it was the same for other homes. She thought something like an 0 ft. sports cage could be a visual nuisance or problem and that the Code should be able to dress such issues. She agreed that with the frequency of larger lots that the need for rev sion of the Code might become greater. She felt that even if the sports cage is net with two sides of such a long, high net might be somewhat obtrusive. She was not sure it would fit the character of the neighborhood. Graham Wallace, 1707 Equestrian Drive, favored a review of the C e and giving the Planning Department some parameters of guidance. He felt they sh ld look at issues of line of sight and slope of lot. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. COMMISSION'S COMMENTS Commissioner Michelotti referred to the Code that states "The height structure measured vertically from the average elevation of the natural grade ---", and . she would not want to change that at all. She felt that staff is interpreting this correctly d that if something is two feet underground this would still apply. Commissioner Mahern asked Mr. Swift for further clarification of na ral grade. Mr. Swift clarified that if something is measured from the top of the structure t the natural height of the ground and a l2-foot structure is put two feet beneath the surface of the ground, he then has a ten-foot structure for purposes of height. Commissioner Michelotti expressed concern that even if someone sin a structure or amenity into the ground and complies with the Code, a sight issue m y cease to be a problem, but there could still be noise issues. In that respect she felt a review of the Code is in order. Chairman Hovingh stated he is in agreement with staff s interpretatio of accessory structure and measurement of building or structure height. Commissioners Finch, McGuirk, Michelotti, Wright, and Chairman ovingh were in consensus that they agreed with Option 1 of the staff report in refere ce to measurement from "natural grade" . Commissioner Mahern favored Option 2. In response to Commissioner Wright's question, Mr. Swift said the a plicant will not be affected by a Code change if his structure is 10 feet above natural g de. In addition, the applicant will no doubt have the structure installed before the Code c ange takes place. He further noted that staff will come back with a report or study of what other cities do in similar situations. PIannine Commission Minulcl April 28, 1993 PlieS