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support, they would have the support from the neighbors on the other side of their house. They directly proceeded with the construction at that point and discovered the tensions culminated when they were unable to complete the project within six months. He noted that both additions were completed up to the point of an inspection on November 18, 2006. He noted that he would not have embarked upon unpermitted construction were it not for the neighbors’ concerns about completing the project as quickly as possible. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding whether he had known the two additions required a permit but proceeded to build them without a permit because of time pressure, Mr. Smith confirmed that had been the case and that they had commenced the construction with permits to follow and had discussed this with his neighbors. Chairperson Fox noted that the project plan of 21 items mainly contained interior items but did not see the roof listed. Ms. Decker noted that it was listed on Item 28. Mr. Smith detailed the background of the outcome of the hearing in April and described the landscaping and other items that have been completed as depicted on the chart. He noted that they sought some privacy for his family and would be adding landscaping at the rear yard deck areas that were not shown on the plans. They did not have any intention to look into the neighbors’ yards or houses. Chairperson Fox noted that she would like to see the exterior work completed first. Mr. Smith agreed and noted that was the wish of the neighborhood as well. He noted that the stucco contractor has wanted to finish the stucco work for some time and that the roofer also wants to finish the roofing work. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O’Connor regarding whether he believed the exterior work could be completed within a month, Mr. Smith believed that would be reasonable. He noted that it would be very important to complete the stucco work before the rainy season. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Fox regarding the time when work started, Mr. Smith replied that they tried to start closer to 9:00 a.m. rather than 8:00 a.m. in order to be considerate to the neighbors. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding whether financing was in place to complete the project, Mr. Smith confirmed that he still had the original financing secured in March to complete the project. Steve Neef, A&E Design Services, 1774 Old Tower Road, Livermore, noted that he was the project engineer. He wished to emphasize that Mr. Smith was not attempting to deceive the Building and Safety Division and noted that he had been contacted by Mr. Smith whenever he made a modification to the plans. He then did extensive analysis, and both of them had been in contact with the Building and Safety Division; he had also received provisional inspections by the Building and Safety Division from the beginning. Mr. Smith had been told by the Building and Safety Division that he needed to submit PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 26, 2007 Page 12 of 20