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{.. :fJJBLlC HEARINGS ~ Z-93-148. .John Ybarra Referral of a decision of the Zoning A<lmini~rator approving an ~pplication for lIdministrative design review to relocate two windows to a second roor location to accommodate a proposed interior room addition in the existing ~idence located at 3398 Hadsell Court. Zoning for the property is pun (planned U~t 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 compr~mise between the existing house windows and what is proposed by the applicant, elimiJilating one large window and adding two smaller windows. Staff feels the adoption of their nfommendation precludes the addition of lattice work to the fence or landscaping. Mr. Ybarraiwas not present, but he notified staff he was in agreement with the staff report and condition~. In response to Commissioner Wright's inquiry regarding the backyarl:! lights, Mr. Swift indicated that staff is pursuing the issue and the lights will be chang~ to conform to the PUD conditions. Chairman McGuirk clarified the applicant's plans to eliminate the vaplted ceiling in the family room and add a second story bedroom over the family room. i Further, he ascertained that the existing second story windows at the present time are for ligjhting purposes only. Mr. Swift further advised that the two other windows on the second ifloor are bedroom windows that look toward the west. PUBLIC HEARING IS OPENED. Steve Brown, 3565 Ballantyne Drive, advised that he is the neighbo* directly behind the applicant's home. Mr. Brown stated he was not aware when the detelopment 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 landsca~ing will, within the next year or two, sufficiently block the view into their family room windpw. He feels the new windows will increase visibility into their home by approximately 3<)%, and will look directly into their family room and their son's bedroom. The Brow*s would like to have additional trees and/or shrubbery or two feet of lattice-work added tp the fence to provide privacy. Commissioner Michelotti asked if it is possible to see into their son 1s 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 proposect window it will be possible to see directly into his son's bedroom. Mr. Brown then in~icated 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 an~/or the lattice added to the fence. Commissioner Finch suggested an awning over the win~w to provide more privacy. Ms. Brown responded that the awning would make the ropm too dark. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 October 27, 1993