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In response to Commissioner Horan, Mr. Griffen stated that the footprint of the single unit is about 950 sq. ft. (plan C); Plan D is about 1,500 sq. ft. Commissioner Horan felt that the line of sight for the "granny" flat on Plan D would be the RV. Commissioner Hovingh asked Mr. Griffen what the CC&R's say about "granny" flats and RV storage. Mr. Griffen said "granny" flats are permitted; the CC&R's also allow RV's as permitted by the City. Commissioner Hovingh expressed concern that at some future time, someone could turn the RV storage into another unit. Mr. Griffen did not think that would be a problem as he would not want another unit; fui1hermore, if he no longer lived there, regulations would prohibit this situation. In addition, the RV storage would not have plumbing lines or gas lines. Commissioner Wright discussed Plan D with Mr. Griffen. He suggested that the two story structure could possibly be made into one longer unit. Mr. Griffen indicated he had looked at that possibility, but grading would not make it feasible and would also take too much space out of the backyard. Commissioner Wright felt that with some planning it could be worked out. Further discussion ensued on that idea. Mr. Griffen commented on several staff conditions of approval: (1) He did not wish to submit another landscape plan, as he said one was submitted with the building plan; (2) He was opposed to a continuous fence in front of the RV unit. He felt that the plan he proposed was superior. (3) He ft::lt it was not necessary to submit elevations of the RV structure and the carport at this time, but was part of the normal process. He did not think it was appropriate to ask for these prior to issuing the building permit. (4) He also felt it was not the normal procedure to request a grading and drainage plan at this time, and thought that he was being asked to do things not required of other applicants. Mr. Iserson assured the applicant staff was not trying to be burdensome, but that the conditions as listed were all part of a standard operating procedure. Commissioner Hovingh pointed out to Mr. Griffen that the required landscaping would provide privacy for himself as well as his neighbors. Emery Sugasawara, 9 Roman Eagle Court, President of the Homeowners' Association, said the Association has major problems with the proposed structure plans. The Board and the applicant have met and tried to work out their differences. The biggest concern is with the unattached dwelling, which they feel is most undesirable. The Board feels that allowing this structure would start a precedent and that with the large number of homes in their area that could accommodate such a dwelling, many such structures would be built. The height elevation would be undesirable, and his home would be most impacted. He was not sure Minutes Planning COaaission August 28, 1991 Page 4 ,. .