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Amzc Kelly, 223 Tomas Way, noted that she was concerned about the view and security issues. She noted that the proposed location for the 11-foot, 8-inch high trash enclosure would be directly behind her back yard and would obscure her view of the ridge. She believed that the tall enclosure could mask burglars. She fully supported the Planning Department's recommendation. She did not want trees along the back wall to block her view; that was acceptable to the applicant Annette Genova, 21 1 "fomas Way, noted that the applicant had met with her iaother, although she owned the property. The applicants noted that they believed they had met with the owner. She noted that her view of the ridge had already been obstructed by the project. She expressed concern about the trash enclosure and the light pole, which the applicant agreed would be nioved_ Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road, noted that he liked the way the project was set on the corner and added that it was smaller than some of the houses being built in the neighborhood. He believed the traltic flows would be line. Mr. l~-luff noted that the light pole would use the typical shields and that the lighting location would ~rieet with the neighbors' criteria. He noted that the lights would be irioved closer to Tunipcro Strcct_ Chairperson Maas wanted to ensure the site would be lighted safely as well. - Mr_ Huff noted that their goal was to maintain sufficient illumination for safely and to not ettcroach on t]ie neighbors' privacy with excessive light IIc agreed to iriovc the trash cn closure away from the neighbors and stated that he would prefer it to have a flat roof. He believed that a pitched roof would not be a good choice. Ms. Decker noted that Condition No_ 21 stated that a photometric must be reviewed and. approved by the Planning Director, in which case alternative lighting could be cxarnined_ Mr. Huff added that the lights could not be obstructed by landscaping and that they would shut off at 9=00 p_m_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chairperson Maas complimented the applicants on a beautiful design. Commissioner Arkin moved to approve Case PDR-456, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B, as recommended by staff, with the following modifications: 1 _ "The trash enclosure shall be relocated to the eastern end of the parking spaces located on the south side of the building, as shown on Exhibit C of the staff report; 2. The trash enclosure shall be redesigned with a flat roof to create a low profile, subject to review and approval by the Planning Director; PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 2005 Page 14 of 78