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Mimi Faust, 431 Neal Street spoke against the project not wanting duplex units next to her refurbished 'heritage' home because she has spent a lot of money and time to preserve the theme of her home. She stated that as a developer she had a 1.1 acre site behind her home and went to the neighbors and listened to their concerns and as a result there will be luxury-type homes on half acre parcels. She urged the property owner of this proposal to do the same thing. Fred Krichbaum, 303 Neal Street, had concerns with 12 houses on 1.6 acres of land and stated any .change in zoning would have a detrimental effect on the neighborhood. He said the City's 'heritage' is protected by heritage days, parades, open homes and felt it was the City's responsibility to help protect it. He further felt the parking situatian has not been fully addressed. He asked where guests would park. He had concerns with emergency vehicular access. He felt the project is too dense. Further, auto lights would come right into his front window from the development. Dennis Perry, 335 Del Sol, said he purchased his home five years ago and checked out the zoning with the City for the surrounding area. He said his residence backs up to Unit No. 5 with the 10' setback. He discussed mud sliding. Referring to Lot 5, Unit B he said he would be looking at the back of the house. He said he realizes only a portion of it would be 30' high but the rest of the unit would still be 25' and that 12' would be cut off at the bottom of his deck view. He further didn't believe a bend in the drainage line would be sufficient. He said single- family homes could be built and keep the 20' setback. Commissioner Getty asked if the trees in the picture were on Mr. Perry's lot and Mr. Perry said they were not. She further pointed out that if single-family units were built 20' from his backyard he wouldn't have any say in the matter whatsoever. Mr. Perry also spoke to concerns of the elevation of the chimneys and that they must be 2' above the roof line according to code. Commissioner Getty added that there is no way to prevent someone who moves into the vacant property from planting a tall-growing tree which would obstruct views. Mr. Perry agreed with this situation. He said he would appreciate it if there were low level houses put on the property. He stated the density of the proposal does not go with the neighborhood. Bill Herlihy, 816 Abbie Street represented the Pleasanton Heights Homeowners Association Board of Directors. He urged preservation of the Pleasanton Heights area. He indicated that the density