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{.. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ Z-93-148. .fohn Ybarra Referral of a decision of the Zoning Administrator approving an. application for administrative design review to relocate two windows to a second floor location to accommodate a proposed interior room addition in the existing residence located at 3398 Hadsell Court. Zoning for the property is PUD (planned Unit Development) - Medium Density Residential District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of Case Z-93-148 with the conditions as listed in Exhibit B. Staffs recommendation is a compromise between the existing house windows and what is proposed by the applicant, eliminating one large window and adding two smaller windows. Staff feels the adoption of their recommendation precludes the addition of lattice work to the fence or landscaping. Mr. Ybarra was not present, but he notified staff he was in agreement with the staff report and conditions. In response to Commissioner Wright's inquiry regarding the backyard lights, Mr. Swift indicated that staff is pursuing the issue and the lights will be changed to conform to the PUD conditions. Chairman McGuirk clarified the applicant's plans to eliminate the vaulted ceiling in the family room and add a second story bedroom over the family room. Further, he ascertained that the existing second story windows at the present time are for lighting purposes only. Mr. Swift further advised that the two other windows on the second floor are bedroom windows that look toward the west. PUBLIC HEARING IS OPENED. Steve Brown, 3565 Ballantyne Drive, advised that he is the neighbor directly behind the applicant's home. Mr. Brown stated he was not aware when the development was built that the lots would be elevated approximately three feet, in effect giving the houses an even better view into their homes. Mr. Brown stated that their current landscaping will, within the next year or two, sufficiently block the view into their family room window. He feels the new windows will increase visibility into their home by approximately 30%, and will look directly into their family room and their son's bedroom. The Browns would like to have additional trees and/or shrubbery or two feet of lattice-work added to the fence to provide privacy. Commissioner Michelotti asked if it is possible to see into their son's bedroom from the current windows. Mr. Brown stated that it is possible, but the shrubbery is starting to provide some privacy. Mr. Brown stated that from the new proposed window it will be possible to see directly into his son's bedroom. Mr. Brown then indicated on a picture provided to the Commissioners where his house is and the window placement. He pointed out to the Commission where he would like a large tree planted and/or the lattice added to the fence. Commissioner Finch suggested an awning over the window to provide more privacy. Ms. Brown responded that the awning would make the room too dark. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 October 27, 1993 .. -