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Ms. Decker summarized the discussions that had been held and described the following main points discussed by all parties, none of which had been agreed to. 1. Reduction in the second story significant enough to reduce the perceived visual impacts from the hnperiale, Georgatos, and Bennett homes; 2. The expansion of the first story in lieu of asecond-story addition, as well as require variances from the Municipal Code; 3. Planting of trees for screening the second story; 4. Removal of windows along the entire second story on the south elevation; 5. Removal of windows on the southern elevation, keeping the side lights on the east and west elevations for the master suite; 6. Installation of seven-foot fencing along the Georgatos property at the interior fence location; 7. Installation of seven-foot fencing along the hnperiale property; and 8. Installation of agreater-than-eight-foot fence along the Bennett property. She noted that these points of discussion, with the exception of the fencing and proposed window changes, were not new discussions. Staff has continued to recommend approval for the proposed project per the June 14a' presentation and staff report. Staff believed it was reasonable to support the following: 1. Uphold the Zoning Administrator approval with reconfigurations at the second-story addition's east and west elevations, replacing the lazge windows that were currently joined on the Wensel side (east side) with separated two-foot by four-foot windows; 2. Remove the west window in the master suite which faces the Bennett property; 3. Provide additional trees at the south property line for screening of the second story; and 4. Install aseven-foot tall fence along the Georgatos property at the interior fence location should they so desire. Ms. Decker noted that she held a conversation with Mrs. Georgatos, and there appeared to be a misunderstanding between them and staff. Mrs. Georgatos stated that they had no desire for aseven-foot fence along the interior location on their property. Ms. Decker explained that staff did not intend that to be a leading question but that it was a standazd question asked to address mitigation for privacy issues. The Georgatos also indicated that they were surprised that this item was being discussed and felt there was atwo-week period in which mediation would be entered into directly. Ms. Decker noted that mediation and coordination is a complex process, and the issue of City funding had to be explored first. She noted that with no City funding, the Planning Director would act as the facilitator, and he would be going on vacation shortly. Mediation would not occur until late July, and various items must be determined, such as the participants in mediation and representation. Staff found it difficult to mitigate the Bennett's opposition to the existence of any second story. The Imperiale family indicated they wanted a different configuration to the home. (~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 28, 2006 Page 5 of 26