PC 10/27/1993 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Michelotti asked if the bedroom is visible from only one of the second story bedrooms. Mr. Brown stated that it is the applicant's child's room that looks directly in their son's bedroom, but the currently established shrubbery will mitigate the problem. However, the proposed window will give direct view. He further stated that the master bedroom window looks into their family room, and the angle of view from the master bedroom into their son's room is not a problem. PUBLIC HEARING IS CWSED. Commissioner Wright observed from the plans provided that the elevation changed approximately 18 inches. He would like to see a tree planted close to the light standard to minimize its impact. Commissioner Wright does not want lattice work added to the fence. He supports the Brown's concerns, and feels that the addition of a 15 gallon tree will be sufficient to provide adequate privacy. Chairman McGuirk feels that the 24 inch box size tree is needed for privacy immediately, not waiting for two years for the tree to grow to size. Commissioner Finch inquired of staff if the light poles could be made less obtrusive to the neighbors. Mr. Swift stated there is no city design review require~ent for poles under ten feet. The PUD ordinance for this tract states that the lights cannot spill into the neighbors' yards. The lighting problem will be mitigated by staff, though they have no control over the poles. Commissioner Michelotti asked where the proposed tree would be placed. In response, Commissioner Wright said it could be placed within 2-3 feet of the fence line, therefore, the major growth would be above the fence line. Commissioner Finch advised it is important to have the tree placed in a proper location so the Browns can maintain their privacy. Chairman McGuirk inquired if staff would work with the applicant for optimal tree placement. Mr. Swift advised that the Commission's approval would have to be conditioned such that the addition of a tree must be placed in a location to screen the line of sight from the middle bedroom window to the Brown's bedroom window. Commissioner Michelotti questioned Commissioner Wright if he was in favor of putting in five to seven trees as is stated in Option B of the staff report. Commissioner Wright stated he was not in favor of a row of trees, one tree was sufficient. Commissioner Michelotti stated that the proposed design by the applicant is a more pleasing design than that proposed by staff, though that elevation means less privacy to the neighbors. Commissioner Hovingh believes the staff recommendation is superior to the other proposals. Commissioner Wright also supports the staff design. He does not care for the fixed glass window between the two sliding windows and feels the stafP s proposal provides more options for furniture placement. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 October 27, 1993 -