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homes. She stated that she is not opposed to the Shoemakes having a mutually acceptable structure, but the one that is proposed is invasive. Mr. Shoemake stated that everything about their proposal was detailed and that they invited Ms. Brillhart to their home to go through all the details, but she elected not to come over. Jean Shoemake stated that they would not be before the Commission if they had decided to go to ten feet and that they can still do that. She indicated that she explained to Ms. Martin that the roofline would probably be not as attractive, and it probably would not be as good a sound barrier as a complete roof would be. She noted that that would be their option if they have to go that route. Commissioner O'Connor asked the Shoemakes if they knew how high their gutter is. Mr. Shoemake stated that they had the contractor over this weekend and that the gutter is at 8' /z feet. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if that is about the same height as the home. Ms. Shoemake said yes Commissioner Nagler stated that obviously, one of the objections is about privacy, and he is unclear about how the roofline will affect privacy, considering that it is the same height as the fence. Commissioner Piper commented that she thought the item was before the Commission because of the height of the structure and not any other concern. Ms. Shoemake stated that the bottom of the gutters and the top of the fence meet, so the structure is closed off. Commissioner Nagler stated that privacy is then not an issue. Ms. Shoemake stated that that would take the privacy issue back. Mr. Shoemake stated that there is new fencing all around the property as well. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner O'Connor stated, for the sake of the audience, that the proposal has a condition of approval that if the lighting ever was too intense or directed in the wrong direction, staff would contact the owners; and if this was not corrected, the matter could ultimately be taken back to the Commission, who could then either modify the conditions of approval or revoke the permit. Mr. Weinstein stated that was correct. He noted that the conditions require the project to be developed according to the plans, and part of the plans would include lighting. He added that those lighting plans would come in for staff review, and then the project PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 24, 2015 Page 51 of 54