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Of the four opposing neighbors who have voiced concerns about loss of sunlight and shadowing effects, it is staff's opinion, based on the shadow study, that the only one affected by the second-story would be the next-door neighbor (Martha Wensel, 787 Mirador Court); which is still minimal and not more than what is currently received by the landscaping. Since Mr. Imperiale's property, 798 East Angela, is located southeast of the subject property, and elevated higher, it does not appear that there will be a loss of sunlight that is currently received. Mr. Bennett and the Georgatos' property would experience very minimal amount of shadowing on the unused downslope northern part of their properties during the early morning hours, however because of the elevation change it is staff's opinion that it will not have an effect on recreational are habitable space areas. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS In Support of the Proiect 1. William Sears, 770 Mirador Court, has lived on the Court for 39 years and is in support of the project. He has reviewed the plans and feels that they have met all the necessary requirements of the City, and have reduced the requirements to help satisfY other neighbors. He feels that the most important issue is that the residence belongs to the Knights and feels that the Knights are within their rights to enlarge their home. Mr. Sears believes that having a fourth two-story home on Mirador Court would not adversely affect anyone's property values, but rather increase it for the entire neighborhood. 2. Jim & Cassandra Barby, 795 Mirador Court, are in support of the project. They have reviewed the plans and feel that the addition will fit in perfectly with the surrounding homes. They stated that the neighborhood is a mixture of both single and two-story homes and the addition will add value and will be aesthetically pleasing. 3. Erin Murphy & Shawn Gentile, 778 Mirador Court, are in support of the project. They feel that the project is a matter of right provided that the Knights' have complied with all zoning and permitting requirements imposed by the City. They believe that because the Knights' are not asking for a variance or other special considerations, the project should have been approved automatically. Ms. Murphy feels that as a resident, and voter, of Pleasant on, the time to address zoning requirements is when they are established. She stated that the community as a whole has decided what is and is not acceptable as a community. She feels that a few unhappy neighbors should not have the power to undermine what the community as a whole has determined. Ms. Murphy and Mr. Gentile understand that a small minority of the neighbors may be distressed by changes that may occur to their view and light source and feel it is ridiculous that opposing neighbors have the power to delay the project on the basis that those opposed do not want it. Ms. Murphy said that when the opposing neighbors raised concems, the Knights' agreed to downsize square-footage to accommodate concems. She stated that their neighborhood has existing two-story homes, with 25% of Mirador Court being two-story homes and East Angela with a similar, if not higher, percentage. Ms. Murphy feels that Knights' project will fit within the overall look and feel of the neighborhood. She believes that as property owners, there is an obligation to understand what changes may occur in a neighborhood and one cannot buy a home in an area with multiple two-story homes and then complain when another one is added. Ms. Murphy feels that the project would make the home nicer and add value to the Knights' home as well as surrounding homes. PAP-93, AppealofPADR-1472 Planning Commission Page 7 of 15