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the last 14 years, but cannot accept a ramp built just feet away from his father's bedroom and their kitchen. Mr. Bagnarol described how visitors have peered into his parent's house and tried to engage them in conversation when his elderly father was lying in his own bed. Mr. Bagnarol stated that the ramp will allow two more non- ambulatory residents, increasing Ms. Kolesnikow's income. Mr. Bagnarol advised that his family knew for years that the deck was illegal, but did not complain, and is only objecting now because the ramp is not necessary and will have an extremely negative impact on the quality of life of his parents who will have to live with their curtains drawn 24 hours a day. Mr. Bagnarol showed pictures of the subject area to the Council and in response to questions, advised that stairs would be acceptable to his family. Eva Kolesnikow and her sister, Catherine, told Council that there are never more than four visitors at a time, and people do not peek over the fence into the Bagnarol's home. Both owners stated they take pride in their home and want to provide extras for their residents; and that new fire laws have created more stringent rules for ingress/ egress, and stairs would jeopardize their residents safety. Rosalie Bagnarol, daughter of the appellant, stated that her father's bedroom used to be hers and she had to keep her shades drawn all the time to keep people from 815 Canyon Road from trying to engage her in conversation. Also, the deck was used for exercise and employees walked by all the time. Ms. Bagnarol stated there are three other exits without this one. Anthony Bagnarol, son of the appellant, restated what his sister had said, and advised they had to pull the shades just to have some privacy when eating lunch. Susan Keely, Canyon Road, stated that an R-l neighborhood is a single family neighborhood, and people should be able to enjoy privacy in their own homes. Ms. Keely advised that there is more traffic at that home now than anywhere else on Canyon Road, and when people move into an R-l neighborhood, they don't expect to have a business operating right next door. Ms. Keely said that good neighbors should be more sensitive to each other, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 10:57 P.M., MIS: LA BERGE/SANFILIPO TO EXTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING TO 11:15 P.M. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank Bagnarol showed the Council pictures of the subject deck and how close the ramp would be to his parent's kitchen and bedrooms. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 314 Regular Meeting Minutes July II, 1994 Page 9