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<br />Ms. Decker recounted the neighbors' issues being that the project is too big, too tall, <br />massing too great, loss of trees and impact to neighbors. Ms. Decker mentioned her <br />surprise that previous communication regarding this project by the applicant with the <br />neighbors had not been done. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker stated that the FARis 40% and the City has been willing to exceed the <br />allowance up to 45%, but she wanted to be clear that the City does not provide that as a <br />right, but always on a case by case basis. She mentioned that with this site the City is <br />willing to look at a FAR up to 45%, but the front addition even exceeds the 45%. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker asked if there would be a willingness by the applicant to sit down with the <br />neighbors and see what can be determined. She mentioned using story poles to help <br />make a determination. <br /> <br />Mr. Boyce answered that he would be open to meeting with the neighbors. <br /> <br />Mr. Boyce mentioned that in the downtown area there are many high and low houses. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker stated that it is very difficult with an addition of this size to picture what it <br />would look like. She mentioned that possibly pictures or drawings could help to show <br />the actual bulk and massing. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker continued the hearing. She asked that all the people here today come back to <br />discuss this project and work out possible solutions. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker stated that an arborist would need to be consulted if this project is approved. <br /> <br />Mr. Boyce stated he has talked with Michael Fulford regarding a tree in the rear yard that <br />would need to be removed. All other trees are from neighboring yards. <br /> <br />Mr. Moore asked ifhe was missing another design requirement as far as the massing. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker answered that the neighbors think the structure seems to be too tall and that <br />even though it may meet the height requirement per code; it may not meet the character <br />test or have an impact to the neighbors. <br /> <br />Mr. Moore asked if it is too big because ofthe 60% FAR or the massing. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker replied that it sounds like it is the massing, but that question needs to be <br />answered. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker stated that in this case the attic space in the garage has a full height storage <br />area above it. The height of the accessory structure and the amount of area within the <br />second floor becomes countable to the FAR. <br /> <br />Minutes: PV-I3IIPADR-1338 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />September 15, 2005 <br />