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before they actually bought the house, they inquired from the Planning Department if it was possible to construct the addition. They have met all zoning requirements and design guidelines. Dr. Myers has a two-story home, a swimming pool, and is on an elevated lot. He did not believe the addition would impact Dr. Myers significantly. He said he started his application process in March and has gone through three appeal processes with no real legal issues being raised. He has tried to do whatever it takes to complete the project. They offered to put in obscure windows, to plant more trees on both sides of the fence, and none of that has met with favor by Dr. Myers. If Council approves the addition including the obscure windows, they would accept it. However, he felt there could be safety issues if he or his wife could not see the children playing in the back yard or if there were a fire and the fireman could not see if there were children in the bedroom. Tim Sweeney, 4452 Sierrawood Lane, indicated he lives next door to Mr. Sevem and fully supported his plan. The neighborhood is predominantly two stories and he has never had a problem with two-story houses next to him. He believed the Severn plan is well thought out and will enhance the neighborhood. He believed that eventually Dr. Myers will realize it is a good project and will help the neighborhood. There were no other speakers, and the public hearing was closed. Ms. Michelotti said she visited the site and felt the distance between the Severn house and the other house was great enough that it did not need the obscure windows. There is also a tree that blocks the view. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to adopt Resolution No. 02-087, denying the appeal (PAP-33) and approving the construction of an approximately 1,011 sq. ft. first- and second-floor addition to the existing single-story home located at 4464 Sierrawood Lane and to remove the condition for obscure windows in the bedrooms. Mr. Campbell felt the addition was in character with the neighborhood and supported the motion. Mayor Pico preferred to have the obscured glass include. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Campbell, Michelotti, and Mayor Pico NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Dennis ABSTAIN: None Item 6f Consideration of a Parking In-Lieu Agreement for three parking spaces in conjunction with a new building located at 344 Division Street (Jerry and Laura Raney). (SR 02:169) Brian Swirl presented the staff report. Pleasanton City Council 26 07/16/02 Minutes