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In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker advised that if the maintenance and storm drain easement is on the Burwell property, the Sorianos may need to acquire the right to use it temporarily from the Burwells, and if denied, would have to do the construction in another manner. Also, City Attorney Schricker established that the Planning Commission public hearing on the permit application was properly held. Yvette Haworth, Redwood Shores, Inc., No.3 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, advised that Quay Lane is an unusual development and is not covered by Redwood Shores Owners Association, and therefore not subject to the New Construction Committee. The Redwood Shores Homeowners Association covers Quay Lane, is not involved with Redwood Shores, Inc., and has an architectural review committee with a Mr. Denton as one of the two members. M/S: Murray/Stangel to close the public hearing. Carried by unanimous voice vote and hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. M/S: Murray/Stangel to deny appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Planned Development Amendment to 377 Quay Lane to be consistent with past practices and upon the following findings: 1. Decrease in the Amount of Sunlight and Views The applicant is proposing to extend the existing dwelling by filling in the existing 500 square foot fenced-in patio area and connecting it to the garage and extending the second story seven feet. This is the only portion of the addition that is creating concern regarding lost sunlight. Based on the parcel's orientation and the current height of the existing structure, no substantial impact on the neighbor's sunlight is anticipated as a result of the proposed addition. The applicant's property is located directly to the northeast of the appellant's property, and a 15-foot high detached garage is currently located adjacent to that portion of the appellant's lot. A seven-foot high side yard fence currently connects the dwelling to the garage. The appellant's dwelling currently has clear-story windows installed at roof level. Due to their positioning, a very limited decrease of ambient light is expected to occur because of the proposed addition. For the reasons mentioned above, it is expected that no early morning sunlight could be blocked as a result of the proposed addition. 2. Aesthetically Unappealing Addition This subdivision is characterized by zero-lot line side-yard setback conditions, with rear yards facing the Redwood Shores Interior Lagoon Waterway. There are three types of floor plans (A, B, and C), each with a detached garage and private patio area as part of the original design. Type A, (the appellant's) is a single story dwelling, while types Band C (the applicant's), are two story. Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1991 Page 5 Minute Book No. 50 Page No. 174