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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT March 11, 2004 Page 3 sufficient height to shield auto headlights along the property line in front of the garage; conform with the February 1987 Site Development Permit where two trees are specified in his front planter (condition #3); and at least four trees to be placed on his property at applicant's expense, to "fill in the gaps". He further discussed the photos taken by Commissioner Mordo itemizing gaps. His landscaping was not installed to screen a two story addition. All trees on either side should be 24" box trees, since immediate screening is critical. He suggested that the applicant place on deposit with the Town funds he could use for the planting of four additional trees on his property. He further discussed condition #1 requesting his name be noted in the condition as well as the direction. Sandy Humphries, Environmental Design Committee, stated that the trees in the back of the residence which have been crossed out on the plans are needed as well as the tree by the new garage for mitigation. She suggested an alternative for the windows by using glass blocks which would let the sun in but provide privacy (cannot open) as long as there was adequate mitigation for the Chan's property. She stated Redwood trees grow quickly, if camphor trees are not available for the side of the garage area, and perhaps the two trees at the very end toward the 'back yard of the Chan's. She did not agree with Ms. Flynn' statement regarding the growth rate of the camphor trees indicating that they are typically 10 feet in height and 3 1/z to 4 feet in width at the most. Dot Schreiner, Saddle Mountain Drive, spoke at the Planning Commission and City Council hearings regarding this project. She is requesting that the conditions not be changed, in particular, the size of the windows. She also referred to the light emanating from the inside of the two houses (Lee &Mehta). The more glass, the greater the light source. Alyson Flynn discussed the size of camphor trees and their rate of growth. Amy Chan, 14295 Saddle Mountain Drive, stated that when they were building their house, they had to move the site of the house 17 feet to comply with Mr. Mehta's request so they would not face his living area. Now the Mehta's are building directly facing their house. Also, during their building process, the Mehta's demanded changes to the size, shape and roof line of the residence as well as additional setbacks. Now that the Mehta's are remodeling, they do not see the same cooperation with minimal communication. She felt the integrity of the Planning Commission is being challenged. If the permit that the Mehta's obtained was approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council, how can they now go back and ask for changes that have the biggest impact on their privacy and light pollution. She requested that the Planning Commission uphold the final conditions set forth by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Regarding the glass block suggestion, she is opposed due to the light pollution. Mr. Chan stated they would prefer camphor's of larger size,not redwood. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Mordo referred to the construction of the Mehta's one story house which was built prior to the Chan's house which was approved as a one story residence also. The Mehta's were allowed a 30 foot setback in the front property area so they are 10 feet closer to the Chan's than