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Ms. Soo summarized the staff report, and described the background, scope, and layout of the proposed project. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Narum regarding where the third car would be parked if a family had three drivers and three cars in the home, Ms. Soo replied that they would have to park on the street. Ms. Decker added that there was insufficient room on the driveway apron for a car and that cars may only be parked in the garages. Guest parking would be marked for guests only. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Narum regarding whether there would be any work to improve the condition of the fences along the east and west property lines, Ms. Soo replied that the fence on the West End did not seem to be in good condition and that the fence in the back seemed to be in better repair. She understood that the applicant would install a new fence and added that it was not listed in the conditions of approval. A neighbor to the east had requested that the fence be repaired, to which the applicant agreed. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Narum regarding whether sprinklers would be a standard condition, Ms. Soo confirmed that this in included in the conditions of approval. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding whether the garages may be used for storage, Ms. Soo confirmed that the garages were only for parking cars. He requested that that language be strengthened in the conditions of approval. In response to an inquiry by Acting Chair Pearce regarding whether Condition No. 7 on the school district was a standard condition, Ms. Soo confirmed that it was. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Michael Aminian, applicant, confirmed that he would replace the fence on the west side of the property, and that the east side of the property contained landscaping that he wished to remain. He believed that an eight-foot Swale would be beneficial for the shrubs surrounding the property. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Narum regarding whether there would be room for a play structure in the open space in the center, Mr. Aminian replied he would not have any objection to it and was concerned about the security for the children. Ronald Marovich noted that he was president of the Homeowners Association for the neighboring Shadow Creek Bend condominiums. He had attended the recent meeting, spoke with Ms. Soo and the applicant, and was pleased that the applicant agreed to considerable changes in the back of the property. He had been originally opposed to the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2008 Page 16 of 26