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Commissioner Blank requested confirmation that the proposed home would be the second largest home in the area, with the largest being on Robin Court. Ms. Bonn confirmed that was correct. Commissioner O’Connor noted, however, that the proposed home would not have the largest floor area ratio (FAR), based on the chart of residential property and home sizes on page 13 of the staff report. Commissioner Blank stated that he was looking at other 2,000-square-foot homes in the area and noted the 2,900-square-foot and 2,300-square-foot homes. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. David Persin, appellant, read from a prepared statement, copies of which he distributed to the Commissioners and staff. He stated that he and his wife, Stephanie, were one of the three appellants in the matter. He indicated that many issues and accusations have been raised between the applicants and the appellants that have created a very contentious environment. He noted that he would not address the applicants' allegations which, with no merit, include racially motivated actions. He added that he would also not address the rationale behind the applicant’s desire to increase their home size as that is their personal business; however, he believed that the applicants can find other less impacting and less costly solutions to their challenges. Mr. Persin continued that their home is located to the rear of the subject property and that they have lived there for 15 years. He indicated that they have spent considerable time, effort, and money upgrading the interior and exterior of their house without ever impacting their neighbors. He stated that their backyard is a place of entertaining with a pool, barbecue island, and a trampoline where most of the neighbors and their children regularly enjoy spending time. He added that their master bedroom is located on the side of their home closest to the subject property. Mr. Persin then presented some pictures demonstrating how the applicants' second story addition would clearly impact their indoor and backyard views, their sunlight, their privacy, and their family’s overall quality of enjoying the life they have built and experience in their home. He noted that they have planned for many years to enjoy their retirement in the home where they have raised their seven children and shared so many wonderful memories. He stated that he had attached to his statement, some letters from local realtors who, like themselves, believe that their property value would decrease considerably due to the close proximity of a second-story addition. He noted that they do not have the option of going back in time to undo their planning, expectations, or capital outlay; while the applicant can still make other plans for their family's future and find a less detrimental solution for all neighbors concerned. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 5 of 38