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Mr. Swift said yes. If a structure met the side and rear setbacks requirements and was less than ten feet in height, then no administrative design review would be required. Mr. Pico asked, if a structure is less than ten feet, can the city address the loss of privacy issue.'? Mr. Swift said no. Here, for example, Mr. Broyer could remove the roof, and there would be no City review. Mayor Tarver declared the public hearing open and indicated that he hoped something could be worked out between the neighbors so Council would not have to take sides to resolve it. Julie Battershell, 6720 Corte Del Vista, appreciated those Councilmembers who came out to look at the situation. She presented pictures for those who were unable to come out. Mayor Tarver asked Ms. Battershell to keep in mind the height issue and what Council was able to do. Ms. Battershell said she was disappointed in staff's recommendation. When the Planning Department staff came out and saw the trees, once installed, they agreed that it would be some time before the screening would be complete. She said Option 2, approving the play structure with the landscaping already installed, but requiring additional shade screening to be installed along the northern (rear) elevation, would be acceptable. This would provide the privacy that she wanted. She mentioned her children sometimes feel uncomfortable playing outside, while the Broyers' son is playing on the structure. There are similar structures around town under ten feet tall, but they have screens, slides, and swings, and do not look like observations booths. She agreed Mr. Broyer had spent a considerable amount of money trying to resolve the situation. But she too has spent a lot on her home. She mentioned the objection to her trampoline should be a separate issue. She commended the city planners for help in trying to resolve the situation. Her only request is to have one more screen put up or one more tree planted. Also she wanted to make sure the two trees that have not been planted yet are planted and that the shade screen that was required is opaque and covers the entire area. Ms. Michelotti said the pictures do not show the shade screen. Ms. Battershell said the screen is behind the trees. Mr. Pico asked if the screening is inadequate, what could be done to make it acceptable? Ms. Battershell said there was not any room in her yard to plant anything additional. She felt that because the structure is illegal, she should not have to do anything. If the structure is approved as is, she would do something in her yard to provide additional screening. Pleasanton City Council 12/02/97 Minutes 7