Chair Pierson said he would entertain a motion. As he heard none, additional discussion took place among the commissioners. Commissioner Hertzenberg feels that although we don't always like change, it does happen and the need is to move forward and accept it. Theresa Bovino, an existing lot owner, reiterated the lack of privacy that will happen with construction on this location. Dietzen responded that the Design Guidelines relate to the exterior of a building and as such, in this case, not much can be done legally since those materials meet the guidelines and codes.
Guidelines are ordinances and ordinances are rules and as such are legally binding.
Attorney Dietzen also cautioned the Planning Commission of the 60-day rule and their need to act according on this application. No current resident wanted to purchase the lot or spend the money to preserve its view. Therefore, there is little that can be done legally to stop construction that is according to guidelines. Anlauf feels that there are interested neighbors and an interested developer and feels it is in the best interest of everyone to sit down together and try to come to an agreeable solution. He is willing to sit down with them to facilitate this meeting.