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Commissioner Narum seconded the motion. <br />Chair Olson suggested the public hearing be re-opened to ask the applicant whether he <br />was willing to conduct a story pole analysis. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED. <br />Mr. Lopez stated that that they looked into such an analysis and the cost is something <br />he is not willing to pay for, as he knows what the addition will look like based upon <br />elevation plans. He added that if the appellants are willing to pay for the installation of <br />story poles, he would give them access to his property to install them. <br />Commissioner Narum asked Mr. Lopez if he would agree to pay for a photo simulation <br />of the addition. <br />Ms. Lopez replied that they would have to take that into consideration with their <br />architect but that they were looking at receiving a decision tonight. She noted that the <br />neighbors have told them that they plan to extend this for as long as possible. She <br />added that they believe they have compromised on several areas and have accepted all <br />the conditions, while the neighbors have done nothing but take. <br />Chair Olson advised the applicants and the appellants that regardless of whether the <br />Commission decides to uphold or deny the appeal, the other party has the right to <br />appeal the decision to the City Council. <br />Mr. Lopez indicated that he was aware of the 15-day appeal period. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />Commissioner Blank inquired if staff could provide an estimate of the cost to install story <br />poles. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that it would depend on whether or not a contractor installs them, but <br />he believed it would cost somewhere between $600 and$1,000. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he assumed that if the motion on the table were to <br />pass, the applicant could appeal the Commission’s decision to the City Council. <br />Julie Harryman clarified that the motion was to continue the item and to instruct the <br />applicant to construct story poles. She noted that the applicants had indicated that they <br />do not want to do this and they could appeal this as well as the motion to continue. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he was not sure of the exact cost, but an additional <br />$1,000 to $2,000 is a small percentage of the construction cost for the project. He <br />indicated that he wants to maintain the motion on the floor as he did not have enough <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 20 of 38 <br /> <br />