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466 <br /> <br /> Mr. Alvarez explained that his original application was for a -- <br /> fewer number of trees than now exists, but that the Kwans had <br /> indicated to the Planning staff that they preferred that the same <br /> number of trees be planted, which he does not agree with. He added <br /> that if he agreed with the staff recommendation to plant the same <br /> number of trees, there should be no condition on the size or <br /> species of trees to be planted, which staff does not agree with. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br /> public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver stated that he would like to keep the same <br /> conditions for all the properties in the area; however, some of <br /> those conditions would not apply to Mr. Alvarez' case. He <br /> indicated that he would prefer to have a plan worked out for both <br /> neighbors rather than support staff recommendations which do not <br /> satisfy the applicant. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer indicated that he would support Mr. Alvarez' plan <br /> because Mr. Alvarez' lot does not have the privacy problems of the <br /> other lots in the area. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver pointed out that the reason the neighbors were not <br /> present at the Council meeting could be because they believe the <br /> matter has been settled by the Staff Report. He stated that the <br /> neighbors should be informed if Mr. Alvarez' plan is approved since ' <br /> it would not be what staff recommended. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer inquired if any meetings were held between the two <br /> neighbors and staff. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift replied that staff met with Mr. Alvarez and with the <br /> Kwans separately but that Mr. Alvarez had given a copy of his plans <br /> to the Kwans and the two other neighbors. <br /> <br /> Ms. Acosta stated that the Kwans could be notified of the <br /> decision, and they could request a reconsideration of the decision <br /> at the next Council meeting if they do not agree with that <br /> decision. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Mr. Mercer, and seconded by Mr. Brandes, that <br /> Resolution No. 90-164 be adopted, approving Z-90-427, the <br /> application of Paul and Karen Alvarez to regrade a portion of the <br /> rear yard, re-landscape, and export materials from the site located <br /> at 2924 Amoroso Court (Lot 7, Vintage Heights II) as set forth in <br /> Mr. Alvarez' plan. <br /> <br /> 9-4-90 <br /> <br /> - 12 - <br /> <br /> <br />