The Council should consider the Planning Commission denial. Concerned about the impact on the neighborhood. Would this be allowed if it were a new building. Would like to keep the same neighborhood rules. The Council should maintain the rules.
Setbacks are very important.
Doesn't see any reason for a change. Laurie Heer - oppose. The City has rules to follow. He is only applying for the first floor modification to an existing structure. The back of the property has a swimming pool and the front has a two car garage.