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Mr. John Ashman, applicant, explained to the Council why they could not build <br /> down; they needed the square footage on the top floor. He stated that he believed <br /> there should be flexibility. Their home would not be built today according to the <br /> current ordinances and if they tore the structure down, the house that could be built <br /> would be different from the one there. The house was unsightly when they bought it <br /> and Mr. Ashman stated there was a need to have the house upgraded and improved <br /> to that the house would be visually attractive and architecturally appealing. <br /> Elayne Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, commented that the only part of the Ashman's <br /> house that anyone saw was the front of the house and Mrs. Dauber believed that by <br /> removing some of the driveway from the front of the house the lot would seem less <br /> crowded. <br /> Ed Emling, Planning Commissioner, stated that the Commission had dealt with this <br /> matter but just could not make the findings. Personally he still could not make the <br /> findings but knew it was a difficult decision for the Council. <br /> Dick Jones, Planning Commissioner, commented that the Commission had been <br /> advised that staff would not recommend any increase in square footage for this <br /> property. <br /> Dr. Philip Dauber, 27930 Roble Alto, supported the approval of this appeal. He stated <br /> his opinion that the proposed project improved the house and the lot and it was good <br /> for both the neighbors and the Town. <br /> Edwina Comiso, Planning Commissioner, stated that she was the one Commissioner <br /> who voted for the project. In her opinion the findings could be made based on the <br /> existing structure. In response to an inquiry from van Tamelen concerning the <br /> possible precedent setting nature of this decision, Comiso stated that each project <br /> would need to be reviewed and decided upon individually. <br /> Harold Bexton, applicant's architect, commented that they believed the overall result <br /> of the project was important and they were improving the compliance with the intent <br /> of the Town's ordinances. He noted that digging out underneath the house was not a <br /> logical approach and the proposed addition could not go in the front or on the sides of <br /> the house because of the setbacks. <br /> Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, noted that it would be helpful if an artist's <br /> tit rendering of the project was available and Council commented that one had been <br /> January 3, 1990 <br /> 4 <br />