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Design Review application to construct a first and second-story addition to the Knights' home should be approved. Issues regarding the project include loss of view, privacy, shadowing impacts, the compatibility of a second-story addition, and size of the home. Staff concluded that the proposed project is well designed, aesthetically pleasing, will blend in well with the neighborhood, and meets the development standards for the R-1-6,500 zoning district. In addition, the Knights and the two opposing neighbors have reached an agreement through the facilitation process, and their concerns have been addressed and mitigated by the conditions of approval. Staff therefore recommends that the appeal should be upheld, thereby approving the Administrative Design Review. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Peter Shutts addressed the City Council noting they worked very carefully with staff over this development proposal. He explained the negotiations that took place and asked that a technical clarification be made since the size of the windows indicated in the staff report is shown as inches rather than feet and inches. He asked for a favorable decision. Stan Knight complimented staff on how they have worked on this process and for the thorough staff report. He also thanked Mary Roberts who helped with the mediation process. He provided a summary of the process and pointed out the following was agreed upon during the mediation process: · The master bedroom would be moved 2 feet to the north, as proposed by the Knights. · Transom windows would be used on the rear elevation in the master bedroom with a minimum 6-foot windowsill. · The stairway windows on the rear elevation will be glass block. · There would be a 75 square-foot reduction in the second-floor. · The Georgatos' will consider constructing a retaining wall on the rear shared property line and filling the rear portion of their property; the cost of the new 6 foot fence on top of the retaining wall would be split with the Knights. . No Saturday construction. · One additional tree in the rear yard of the Knights' property for the Georgatos'. Both will determine the species, size and placement. He urged the Council to uphold the Zoning Administrator's original approval of the project which they felt was fair, appropriate and accurate. He indicated the additional compromises that were made were necessary and he clearly understands the issues of the rear neighbors. Joe Keller addressed the City Council in support of the project indicating he lives across the street. He feels this will help the neighborhood considerably. He commented that the Knights' have been very accommodating and have responded to the issues of the neighbors. Dennis Georgatos stated that he lives directly behind the proposed project and noted they have come to an agreement with the Knights. City Council Minutes 4 November 7, 2006