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Privacy The appellants have also stated that the additions at the Smiths have impacted their privacy. The first floor addition is not very visible from off site due to its height and orientation. The second floor addition above the third garage space is visible from the Longs and the Morgans. It has a window directly facing the Morgans; however, given the high windowsill location (i.e., located above the eye level of a person of average height). In addition, this window faces the Morgan's garage, thus, it is unlikely that the privacy of the Morgans would be significantly impacted. The privacy concerns the appellants raised relates to the addition that was approved in 2001, which included a second floor balcony facing the rear. This addition has gone through its review process; the additions were approved, permitted, and construction is near completion. Staff sympathizes with the appellants' concerns, however, at this time, removing the balcony is not an option. In addition, as conditioned by the 2001 approval, the applicants have installed trees along the rear property for screening. Public Notice and Comment Notice of the City Council's public hearing on this item was sent to all property owners and tenants living within a 1,000-foot radius of the subject property. As of the drafting of this report, staff has not received any additional public comments. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1. Page 5 of 6