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PlanningBoard | 2015-09-14 | 3 | Zachary Walton, attorney for the appellant, explained the legal objections to staff's approval. He said the shade study plainly showed an adverse impact on his client's home. He said the applicants have other options that would not have the adverse impacts. Lisa Fowler, a neighbor, shared comments from other residents of the block in support of the applicants. Carlos Flores said he supports the appeal and that the project would cause a lack of privacy. He said the Golden Mean is there for a reason. Hallie Von Rock, a resident, said this project would set a bad precedent. Chase Martin said she was surprised the project was approved due to the close proximity of the two homes. She said the impacts would be extensive. Steve Aced, of the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, said they object to the project primarily because of the Golden Mean and said there are available alternatives. President Henneberry closed the public hearing. Board Member Sullivan said the design was attractive and that keeping young families in Alameda was important. Board Member Mitchell said the shading was the key issue and he had not made a decision yet. Board Member Köster said there were other options given the lot size. He said there are probably alternatives to this design. Board Member Knox White said this was a difficult decision. He said the code does not give us a lot of flexibility. He said he is likely to uphold the appeal due to the shading. Board Member Burton complimented the new design. He said there is a way to get around the Golden Mean issue. He said the shading is the real issue at hand. He said the design still has an adverse effect. He said he would be voting to uphold the appeal and hope they could come up with a solution. President Henneberry said perhaps we could send this back rather than approve or deny the appeal. Board Member Knox White asked what would happen if they sent the item back to staff. Approved Meeting Minutes September 14, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 3 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-09-14.pdf |