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years ago. He added that the Persins' argument that the Lopez home would be the largest two-story home is incorrect. Chair Olson asked Mr. Lopez if he felt there was room for further compromise. Mr. Lopez replied that there is nothing to compromise with respect to what has been stated at this meeting. He stated that he did not believe the appellants were aware of the compromises they have made as their initial plans were actually drawn as a box on top of their existing home and actually drawn farther back toward the rear neighbors, which they moved forward at the request of the rear neighbors.He noted that moving the addition to one side and removing one portion of their proposal would not achieve the size they need. He added that they would then go beyond some of the requirements set by the development regulations, and he does not see a variance being granted, given what is going on between them and their rear neighbors. Ms. Lopez added that trying to fit a single-story addition within the pie-shaped area would not be feasible. She indicated that they have three young elementary school children who play in the backyard, and it would not be reasonable or feasible to remove their entire backyard. Mr. Lopez also noted that they attempted to work this out with their neighbors but was not well received. He added that they had no help from the rear neighbors until they received their letters at the Zoning Administrator’s hearing. Commissioner O’Connor asked Mr. Lopez how long they have lived at their residence. Mr. Lopez replied that they had lived there for 12 years. Commissioner Blank asked to see the declaration of restrictions from Ms. Lopez. Ms. Lopez noted that at the bottom of one section under number 5 or 6 of the document, it states that homeowners can build up to a two-and-one-half-story home and a three-car garage. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chair Olson asked staff if they believe there was room for further compromise in this case, stating he will never forget his first item which was a similar situation, and the City brought in a mediator and sat the parties down to hammer out an agreement. He indicated that not talking to each other is not an option. Mr. Dolan replied that this is a possibility; however, there is a cost involved, and it must be determined who bears that cost. He added that they must also be willing participants. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 16 of 38