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Ms. Dennis said the plans for the back of the bam showed a louvered vent, but the original picture showed no window at all. Mr. Chestnut indicated he would put that in if that is on the plans, but he thought it was to be a window. He will defer to the direction of the Planning Department. He wanted a window, but a louver was put there for privacy for the neighbors. However, the window is twelve feet above the staircase and no one will be looking through it. Ms. Michetotti agreed the window was too high to be a problem. She asked if there were some way to resolve the cleanup issue until construction is over. Mr. Chestnut felt that was resolved. The problem arose when the old shingles were taken off and they could not go into Mr. Ciesielski's yard without permission. No more work will be done on top of the bam or its upper parts. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Mr. Pico, to uphold the Zoning Administrator's approval of the house addition and to increase the second unit height. Mr. Tarver and Ms. Dennis did not support the motion. Ms. Dennis wanted to make this work for the neighborhood. She preferred finishing one project at a time, but did not want to deny the addition. She preferred focusing on one project. She did not feel comfortable with the house which is three times the size of what was originally there. She agreed the zoning regulations allow the house to be built there, but the neighborhood is also important. Ms. Ayala said the residents on both sides of the lot agree with the compromise and want closure to this process. She felt continuing to pick this apart is causing conflict in the neighborhood. Ms. Dennis was not prepared to deal with the house until the other points are resolved. Mr. Pico said Council has to deal with it because of the appeal. Mayor Tarver agreed there have been meetings and discussions and there is a need to move on. However, he did not like having winners and losers and felt Council should resolve the matter so one person does not feel he was let down by his elected officials. He believed there must be a way to get through this so the neighbors will talk to each other. He strongly believed staff should notify people of any change and should follow through to make sure conditions of approval are adhered to. He believed the change in the barn roof was significant and the neighbors should have been notified. Ms. Ayala said from the testimony tonight. the neighbors have compromised and are ready to move on. Mr. Ciesielski has said he does not want a two story house, so nothing Pleasanton City Council 15 03/07/00 Minutes