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&A- 25 regards, and some options and recommendations as to how to proceed. He said the Commission also received, under separate cover, a redlined version of each Ordinance, which shows the specific changes to the existing language, and he informed them that there are supporting graphics proposed for some of these regulations to help the reader and the public better understand the proposed specifics. Mr. Williams began his Power Point Presentation: 1. Arbors & Trellises The purpose of the regulations for the arbors & trellises, and similar open structures, is to provide revised standards for location and construction, while minimizing visual impacts to neighbors and the public. Proposed revisions regarding Arbors and Trellises: ➢ Definitions of "arbor" and "trellis" (Mr. Williams defined arbors as being detached from the house, and trellis as being attached to the house.) ➢ Maximum heights i Maximum encroachments into yards ➢ Exceptions for arbors at perimeters, usually integrated with fences /gates. ➢ Length not to exceed 30% of property line. ➢ Coverage not to exceed 5% of lot size. He provided a diagram showing the regulations, and a couple of graphics demonstrating what those would be, as well as a summary table, which will not be incorporated into the Ordinance, but also will be used as a handout. Chair Foust asked if he would rather use the overhead slide projector, and shut the large screen down, due to malfunctioning. She thanked the audience for being patient. Mr. Williams continued with his presentation using the overhead slide projector. 2. Residential Heights The purposes of these Amendments are to: ➢ reflect staffs current practice of measuring height (which differs in some respects from the actual legality of the language that is in the Code); > allow owners to finish "lower level" of existing structures (that may make it more attractive, but right now is not allowed because the existing structure exceeds the 2 -1/2 story limitation); > update definitions of the "story" and "half story", (so that they more reflect some of the objectives of the 2-1/2 story height limit), and ➢ reduce the mass of new residences and additions. Mr. Williams said one of the objectives is to address the number of on- hillside structures, where you get a three story appearance to some of the buildings. This is problematic for staff, especially on existing structures that would look better finished out. Page 3 of 26