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-4- existing structure, were changed to show the proposed :structure would extend 14 feet back. Mrs ..'DeKanick indicated they desired -to extend the structure out in front of their kitchen window..• Mr., De- Kani•.:k stated the existing house is 26 feet wide, with a 12 foot.• •- porch to be added on the rear. Wren the Chairman asked if there were any further questions before the public hearing was closed, Mr. Root objected to not receiving- the correct plan, due to the fact that the original plan had been changed to such an extent. There were no further questions or comments for or against the proposal and the Chairman closed the hearing at 8 :45 P.M. , for Commission consideration and action. Chairman Zawislak asked the Commissioners ' interpretation of a bay. He also reminded them that if it is a bay , no variance would be required. Commissioner Bjorklund indicated .he felt 20 to 25% of a wall would be the maximum size of a bay . He said he has done hundreds of appraisals and feels that the proposed structure is not a bay because it is not curved. He also stated 9z feet with curving would be acceptable , but this proposal is not a bay . Commissioner Wagner does not believe curving is essential to create a bay. He said a bay is generally not as large as proposed by the DeKanick' s , but does not believe the definition indicates it can' t be . He also pointed out it does not run the full length of the house and • therefore meets the requirements . Commissioner Franzese had mixed feelings about the bay question. The Chairman indicated he would like her opinion on the interpretation. She indicated she would not consider the proposed structure a bay in . that it does not compare with other encroachments cited in the ordinance. She queried whether the percentage of windows would change the definition. Commissioner Bjorklund pointed out that the permitted encroachments , such as a chimney, are not habitable floor areas and do not add floor space to the house . He said a bay is a window seat which does add to the floor area of the house and that the DeKanick 's interpretation of a bay is a wild stretching of the ordinance. Commissioner Hansen feels that it is - a bay , as it is not on the ground. and therefore will not affect the watershed and the flow of water. Chairman Zawislak indicated he has built for ten years and has a bow window. �He explained the bow window and then stated he felt this proposed addition is a large bay, but nonetheless a bay. Motion by Commissioner- Wagner and seconded by- Commissioner Hansen to submit to the- C-ity Council the Planning Commission's . interpretation of a bay, relating to .a request from -Eugene and Patricial DeKanick for a proposed structure at 310,9 Wilson Street N.E. ., . is that their • proposed structure may be termed a "bay" . Commissioner Bjorklund :reiterated he will vote against the motion, feeling it is a gross encroachment -to the community and the Planning