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483 adjoining homeowners should have been so advised. He felt Council has to satisfy the concerns of the neighbors about the height of the house in question. He felt it is not appropriate to come in with 28, 26 or even 20 foot tall houses and call them single- story. He feels the "single-story" phrase should be clarified, and that 17-18 feet in height would be appropriate for a single- story house. Councilmember Brandes stated this project has caused lots of concern for the neighbors and after many meetings, most of which he attended. What was said in those various meeting, in his recollection, was that the elevations, pads, setbacks, etc. were all related to privacy, and what was not wanted is as importnat as to what was wanted. What was not wanted was a two-story house. He does not see how anyone can possibly say that a 28 foot house can possibly be all right. The issue is reasonable height for a one-story structure. He stated he saw the map and he knows the difference between the pitches of roofs but he assumed that the drawings shown would be the approximate height of the houses. He stated there should be a reasonable limitation on the one-story structures. He felt it should be in the range of 17-18 feet. He felt that Council would not be in this position if staff had not issued building permits that were not in compliance with Council's intent concerning the conditions of approval. Councilmember Mohr stated she is concerned about pushing this matter into litigation, which would be disruptive to everyone involved. She stated when she envisions a custom home development she does not envision streets of houses all the same height; she envisions variety from 17 feet to some other number, perhaps 28 feet. She stated that if 30 foot one-story structures are not to be allowed then the ordinance should be amended. She stated she would like a compromise to allow variety to subdivisions such as Vintage Heights II; limiting to 17 feet is taking away from the variety and is too restrictive. She stated she would support staff recommendations. It was moved by Councilmember Tarver, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 89-38, be adopted, to clarify that the first sentence of Condition No. 21 of the Conditions of Approval for Tract 5835, Vintage Heights II, which reads "That the houses to be constructed on Lots 1-4 and 6-13 be limited to a single story in height", to mean that the peak roof height of each house shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes and Tarver NOES: Councilmember Mohr ABSENT: None ABSTAINED:Councilmember Butler and Mayor Mercer REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS item lla - 26 - 1-17-89