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<br />In response to question regarding the discrepancy in the height of Mr. Boag's <br />home, it was noted that it is measured from curb-top to rooftop. <br /> <br />Finlay Boag addressed the Council indicating he is not the leader of any group to <br />stop Mr. Boyce's project, adding it is not personal. There are other people that <br />have been taking the lead in opposing his project, which he agrees with. He <br />commented on how he proceeded with his project and how he hired Mr. Shutts to <br />help them stay with the charm and character of Second Street. They could have <br />added much more square footage onto the house and still not needed a variance <br />for that, but they didn't want to do that. He commented on how he included the <br />neighborhood into his proposed plans. He urged the Council to move forward with <br />this and to not delay this any further by granting Mr. Boyce's request to consider <br />both requests at the same time. This Council is capable of reviewing and deciding <br />on this project based on its merits. He noted he has total support of the <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Theresa Aymer indicated her full support of Mr. Boag's project. <br /> <br />Joseph Hernan stated his full support of the project and should be judged on its <br />own merits. <br /> <br />Grace Lutman addressed the City Council and stated her support for the project. <br /> <br />Bonnie Krichbaum expressed her support for the project. <br /> <br />Christine Bourg spoke in support of the proposal. <br />Becky Duret said she is in full support of what is proposed. <br />Art Dunkley urged the Council to allow the Boag's to move forward with their <br />addition. <br /> <br />Mr. Boyce indicated he does not want to take anything away from the Boag <br />addition, referencing his previous comments. Regarding his property, he indicated <br />he does have three variances on his proposed plans, which are small, and have <br />staff support. He will deal with those when his project comes forward. <br /> <br />Hearing no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Brozosky indicated, based on the merits of this project, he <br />supports the project as it fits within the character of the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Thorne revealed that he discussed the project with some of the <br />neighbors and visited the project site. He believes the two projects need to be <br />reviewed separately. He said the Boag project fits the character of the <br />neighborhood and he supports it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Sullivan agreed and believes the Council should be careful with <br />the downtown and Second Street, as there is a lot of heritage there to be mindful <br />of. He supported looking at each project separately. <br /> <br />City Council Minutes <br />Page 6 of 13 <br /> <br />September 19, 2006 <br />