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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT April 6, 2006 Page 4 trees are required to be planted on the site prior to final inspection. The adjacent neighbor on Miranda Way had submitted a letter today with view concerns and staff had taken pictures for review tonight. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Saila Kariat, applicant, explained that the landscape changes had been discussed with the neighbors. Commissioner Clow asked what had happened to the missing Pepper tree. Ms. Kariat replied that the previous owner had done the demolition work and she could not confirm that the tree was standing at time of purchase of the property. Chairman Cottrell questioned the choice of Redwood trees for screening on the property. Ms. Kariat explained that the Redwood trees were proposed at the request of the neighbors to match their existing trees. Susan Ezzati, '14320 Miranda Road, explained she had spoken to Ms. Kariat about screening and had been pleased with the cooperation received in putting in Olive trees. She had concerns after reviewing the proposed additional development including the pool, spa, shower stall and fountain area and was strongly opposed to the development. She expressed the lack of privacy and noise she would hear if the project is approved. The noise, lighting, smoke from the BBQ will impact the outdoor sitting area of her house. She requested that the pool and spa not be approved. If approved she would like the entertainment area moved to another location on the property. Sandra Humphries, Environmental Design Committee, reported on several small oaks growing among the Monterey Pines on the property that should be preserved and suggested planting Toyon among the oaks. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commission Carey supported the project being sensitive to the neighbor's concerns and everything is within the rules. Commissioner Kerns supported the project stating that the proposed landscaping plan is very good and the pool is in an ideal location and can be mitigated with landscaping. Commissioner Collins empathized with Ms. Ezatti's concerns about the noise but the project is complies with the ordinance and the property has significant landscaping. Commissioner Clow supported the project stating concerns about the potential height of the Redwood trees. Chairman Cottrell supported the project pointing out that the pool is equal distance between neighboring properties and is well within the code. The noise ordinance can be enforced if there is a problem in the future.