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Chairperson Arkin expressed concern about the total height and mass of the building, especially in comparison to the rest of the neighborhood. He believed that the loss of the ridge view for the rear neighbors was the most significant impact. Commissioner Kameny had no problem with letting the applicants build their addition to the desired height <24 feet, six inches, and appreciated Mr. MacKay's viewpoint with respect to the ridge view- Commissioner Maas noted that staff considered the design to be within G'ode, and that the FAR was acceptable. The Commission's job was to bring harmony, scale, and consistency with the character to the project. She could accept a 24%-foot height, including the roof tiles. Cotrtmissioner Roberts believed that a 24'/~-foot height was acceptable. She noted that the homes on either side of the applicant's house were two-story buildings, and understood that homeowners became accustomed to having asingle-story home between them. Con-tmissioner Maas acknowledged that it was a difficult subject. She spoke to several people about the matter, and the majority noted that the applicants should be able to practice their property rights as long as they abide by the Code. She noted that the neighbors' concerns should be taken into account, and she believed that the applicants were compromising towards that end. Commissioner Kameny noted that homeowners do become accustomed to certain views, and that change is difficult. He noted that the applicants' plans met Code and the regulations, and that they should be able to build the addition. Commissioner Sedlak expressed concern about the six inch gap, and requested an explanation of the gap's necessity. Chairperson Arkin noted that the gap was necessary to preserve their current ceiling and its infrastructure. With respect to the mass, Commissioner Roberts believed that the color of the house would be very iiriportant_ She believed that a darker color would be better to reduce the mass. Commissioner Maas moved to reverse the Zoning Administrator's approval of Design Review application and approve it accordingly to the conditions reached by cons¢nsus_ Mr. lserson suggested that the motion be restated to uphold the appeal, but to modify the conditions as stated previously= 1 . Condition 9c Hours of operation would be reflect the Griders' revision, and remove the word "quieter"; 2_ Condition 3.d.. Delete this condition; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 12, 2003 Page 13