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PlanningBoard | 2015-09-14 | 2 | ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2452044&GUID=FDD3E822- 61D8-456E-A4B8-7D28E87E3CBO&FullText=1 Board Member Sullivan asked to confirm that the approved height of the applicant's home is still substantially lower than the appellant's. Staff Member Sablan confirmed that it would be several feet lower (5-7 ft) than the appellant's home. Board Member Burton asked for clarification of the sill heights of the lower windows. The project architect said the window sill was about three feet above the floor. Board Member Burton asked for more information on the historic status of the home. Staff Member Sablan said the home has an "H" designation and said the project is compliant with standards for treatment of historic homes. President Henneberry asked what the maximum allowable heights are for a building in that zone. Staff Member Thomas said 35 feet was the maximum allowable height according to the zoning. President Henneberry opened the public forum. Melanie Snell, applicant, explained how their growing family has outgrown their house and the long process they have gone through to come to a satisfactory design that meets their family's needs. Joseph Snell, applicant, explained the improvements they have made to the home since they purchased it. He said they love the community and just need more room for all of their kids. Anh Nguyen, next door neighbor, explained the changes and hardships the approved project would impose on their family. She asked that the project be denied. Bao-Long Nguyen-Trong, next door neighbor, said the project would box their house in, causing increased shadows and very little light to reach their home. He asked that the design be denied. Approved Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 2 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-09-14.pdf |