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In March 2007, the Smith's submitted an administrative design review application (Case No. PADR-1698) for the additions that are under construction. ~ : ~~; ~,~,._ .. The Current Project (PADR-1698 As shown, the proposed modifications are above the existing garage and to the left side of the house. Due to its location and one-story height, the addition to the left side of the house is not in a plain view of the rear neighbors (see aerial on pg. 5). The second floor addition at the front does not appeared to be a visual impact to the rear neighbors. This addition is more visible from the neighbor to the right. Given that it is in an alignment with the neighbor's garage, it is not considered by staff to be a visual impact to the neighbor to the right. With respect to privacy, the windows are above five feet from the floor and the Smith's will not be able to look out at the neighbor's. The duration of the construction activities at the Smith's prompted the neighbors to raise objections to this administrative design review application. The neighbors felt that they were misled and misinformed by Mr. Smith regarding the original scope of the 2001 approval. They did not expect that the construction take such a long time and that their privacy would be significantly impacted by this addition. The Zoning Administrator held three hearing on May 17, 2007, July 12, 2007 and July 20, 2007. On July 20, 2007, Zoning Administrator found that the additions, despite the fact of they were constructed without prior approval and permit, conform to the zoning regulations in terms of the setbacks, building height, and maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio. The Zoning Administrator approved Case No. PADR-1698, therefore, allowing for the additions, totaling 337 square feet. PAP-108 (Appeal of PADR-1698) Planning Commission Page - 3 -