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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004 Page 4 1 approximately 25-feet from the house. He explained that if they excavate in that direction the 2 tree would have to be removed. He stated that an addition to the back of the home would ruin 3 the character and utility of the.backyard area. He stated that they have done considerable 4 landscaping to the backyard and would prefer to keep the yard area for family entertainment. He 5 reviewed the watershed areas on both sides of his home noting that an addition to the back would 6 cause water drainage issues that could impact their neighbors. He stated that they are proposing 7 to build out on the side yard and reviewed with the setbacks and location of the existing home 8 with the Commission. He referenced the character of the neighborhood and explained that they 9 are extending the length of their home, which would not affect the way the structure lines up with 10 the homes on either side. He noted that the site line from the street is sheltered by a natural 11 barrier and reviewed with the Commission. 12 13 Chair Stromgren asked if the location of the maple tree on the corner has been measured. Mr. 14 Wiggins stated that he measured it as best he could and reviewed with the Commission. 15 16 Chair Stromgren stated that it appears to be the same setback as their neighbors to the west and 17 reviewed. Mr. Wiggins confirmed and reviewed the lot measurements with the Commission. He 18 stated that he has discussed the proposed addition with the surrounding neighbors noting that no 19 one has voiced any issues or concerns. 20 21 Commissioner Young asked Mr. Wiggins what the exterior of home would be when completed. 22 She noted that the current home has stucco on the sides and asked if they would carry the same 23 theme with the addition. Mr. Wiggins reviewed the front architecture noting that the limestone 24 base goes well with the chimney. He explained that they do plan to remove the brick along the 25 front and try to match across the front of the house. He stated that the south and west side would 26 probably remain stucco adding that he does like how it looks with the rest of the house. 27 28 Commissioner Young asked what he plans to do with the windows. Mr. Wiggins explained that 29 the south side of the house, facing the street, would have fewer windows for privacy reasons and 30 reviewed with the Commission. He stated that the windows to the west would be relatively large 31 and they are installing a patio door off the dining room to provide direct access to the deck area. 32 33 Commissioner Jensen asked if a basement would be included under the addition. Mr. Wiggins 34 confirmed that they plan to include a basement noting that this area would probably become his 35 office space. He explained that he is a schoolteacher and plans to utilize that area for storage and 36 office space. 37 38 Vice Chair Hanson asked if they anticipate using any drain tile. Mr. Wiggins explained that the 39 previous owner had placed drain tiles in the southwest area of the basement noting that they 40 continued to have water seepage from the windows. He stated that approximately two years ago 41 they repaired the drainage problem by increasing the grade and redirecting the water to run 42 around the house and off the lot. He assured the Commission that he would address any drainage 43 issues noting that it is his hope that he would not have to install drain tiles. 44