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187 attach the structure to the house as the house as a side entrance door which is frequently used. Mr. Daniel Marks, 1781 Courtney Avenue, stated he has no opposition to the proposed structure; houses in this area are on large lots and need storage space. He stated the gentleman next door to the Browns has a shed next to the fence in his yard. Mrs. Ann Frawley, 1742 Equestrian Drive, stated she does not find the proposed building offensive; the structure will not detract from the aesthetics of the neighborhood. A house four doors down has a similar structure; what is fair for one should be fair for all. She would like to think the residents have the option of doing what they want on their own property, since the lots are of large size. Mr. Ken Zotti, 3710 Cameron Avenue, stated he is in favor of the addition; he does not feel it will harm the neighborhood. Mr. Tom Schutter, 1707 Equestrian Drive, who lives next door, stated he is concerned about the location of the structure. He stated the proposed structure is larger than a two car garage and would adversely impact the open space atmosphere. He advised that the other similar structure is two blocks away and on a one acre lot, and was approved before anyone else had moved into the area. He opposed the planting of large trees as it will block out the sunshine, and the tree limbs and roots will be a problem in his yard. He presented renderings of how the proposed structure would adversely impact his property. He stated he would not be opposed to a smaller structure; but the proposed structure is too large. He stated he does have a small structure in his yard but it is not obstrusive to anyone. Mr. Ron Thein, 1714 Equestrian Drive, stated the neighborhood is a low density area with an emphasis on open space. He felt the proposed structure is not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; it creates an unsightly atmosphere and is too massive. He did not feel that the requirement of additional landscaping would adequately screen the structure. He stated he is also concerned about the height of the structure. He stated there are six homeowners directly that will be directed affected by the proposed structure; three are opposed to it, one remained neutral, and two are in favor of it. He added that the Design Review Board voted in opposition to the application. He urged Council to be sensitive to the open area and also vote in opposition to the proposed structure. Mrs. Norma Valenzuela, 1768 Equestrian Drive, stated she opposes the proposed structure; she experienced a similar situation in a previous house and found it very offensive. She does not mind something to shelter a boat but her concern is the number of structures and the setting of a precedent. She stated the people who support the Browns do not live in the immediate area. - 17 - 1-17-89