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where its impact to all three objecting neighbors would be minimized. He asked Ms. Graham if her parents are still amenable to this solution. Ms. Graham inquired if the second story would move forward or if square footage would be added onto the first floor. Chair Olson replied that it would be a combination of both. Ms. Graham replied that the preference is to move the addition forward. She reiterated that as shown in the photos, her parents will lose all privacy inside their home as well as in their backyard. She added that, cypress trees would not change this situation and that what the applicants should do is move to a larger house. Chair Olson referred to the letter that the Hoehnes signed. Ms. Graham referred the question to her mother. Roxana Hoehne, appellant, stated that she would prefer not to have a second-story addition; however, as a compromise, she would agree to having a major portion of the second story on the front western quadrant. Chair Olson then asked the same question to the next speakers, appellants Joe and TinaMarie Perry. TinaMarie Perry, appellant, replied that they are amenable. Ms. Perry stated that she and her husband, Joe, live on the east side of the Lopezes' property. She indicated that they were unable to attend the Zoning Administrator hearing and would like to review their opposition to the proposed additions at 6114 Homer Court or discuss a potential modification. She referred to page 8 of the staff report and indicated that as shown in the left bottom photo, their view of their home looking out is already greatly blocked and that adding a second story structure would greatly impact any view they have left. She added that it will block their side views, and natural sunlight as their home is considerably tucked back behind the Lopezes' home by 19 feet. Ms. Perry stated that building a home of this magnitude in their quaint, single-story neighborhood will take away the very reason they had bought their home five years ago. She noted that they have lived in this part of town for the last 13 years and that the addition will damage their resale value.She added that while the Lopezes need more space, they do not need to build such a large addition that clearly impacts the majority of the surrounding homes. She indicated that there are alternative options such as building on the garage side where the next-door neighbor has voiced support of the addition. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 12 of 38