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D and E). At the Planning Commission hearing on July 26, 2006, the Stantons were the only party to voice objection to the project. Mr. Rhoades distributed letters of support for the project from nine neighbors, eight who reside on Anastacia Court and one that resides on Joanne Circle (please see Exhibit E). After the public hearing, the Planning Commission denied the appeal and upheld the project approval by a 4-1 vote. The Stantons filed an appeal of the Planning Commission decision on August 8, 2006. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 120-square-foot addition to the front of the existing house, and an approximately 1,224-square-foot, second-story addition along the left (west) side of the existing residence. The second story addition would be constructed flush with the rear (north) and left (west) side of the existing home, and would be set back four feet (4') from the front (south) and between 12 and 20 feet from the right (east) side of the existing first story. The second story addition would comprise approximately 73% of the existing first floor building footprint and approximately 68% of the proposed first floor building footprint. The rear yard of the subject property houses a large, 465-square-foot trellis and a swimming pool that are to remain. DISCUSSION The application for Mr. Rhoades' addition was approved by the Zoning Administrator and upheld by the Planning Commission. The Stantons' most recent appeal reiterates concerns previously raised. Although previous analysis and response is provided in the Planning Commission staff report and subsequent staff memo to the Planning Commission dated July 25, 2006, staff addresses the specific concerns raised in the August 8, 2006 letter of appeal (see Exhibit H). The Stantons object to the second story balcony, windows, and glass sliding door on the rear fa,.ade of the Mr. Rhoades' home. As the owners of the property to the rear of the subject site, the Stantons believe that the balcony, door, and windows invade their privacy. Mr. Rhoades has stated that he has worked with an architect to arrive at the project's current design and does not wish to reconfigure the project layout. Staff notes that the windows, door, and balcony are off the master bedroom, a room that is not typically used for gathering or entertaining, but does have egress requirements to meet the Building Code. The balcony, 4 feet in depth and 9 feet in length, is a semi-circle not rectangular, thereby reducing the overall area and the likelihood of its use as a "hang out" spot. The balcony, which is approximately 10.5 feet from ground level, is sited behind a 465 square-foot (25' x 18.5') backyard trellis that is approximately 9.7 feet in height. The balcony is further screened from the Stantons' property by the existing trees and shrubs along the Rhoades and Stanton shared property line. The existing vegetation will provide further screening as it continues to grow in the upcoming years. Please see the diagram and the photos below. SR:06:210 Page 3