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Mr. Williams began his Power Point Presentation: <br />1. Arbors & Trellises <br />The purpose of the regulations for the arbors & trellises, and similar open structures, <br />is to provide revised standards for location and construction, while minimizing visual <br />impacts to neighbors and the public. <br />Proposed revisions regarding Arbors and Trellises: <br />Definitions of "arbor" and "trellis" (Mr. Williams defined arbors as being detached <br />from the house, and trellis as being attached to the house.) <br />Y Maximum heights <br />Maximum encroachments into yards <br />Exceptions for arbors at perimeters, usually integrated with fences /gates. <br />Length not to exceed 30% of property line. <br />Coverage not to exceed 5% of lot size. <br />He provided a diagram showing the regulations, and a couple of graphics <br />demonstrating what those would be, as well as a summary table, which will not be <br />incorporated into the Ordinance, but also will be used as a handout. <br />Chair Foust asked if he would rather use the overhead slide projector, and shut the <br />large screen down, due to malfunctioning. She thanked the audience for being <br />patient. <br />Mr. Williams continued with his presentation using the overhead slide projector. <br />2. Residential Heights <br />The purposes of these Amendments are to: <br />reflect staffs current practice of measuring height (which differs in some respects <br />from the actual legality of the language that is in the Code); <br />allow owners to finish "lower level" of existing structures (that may make it more <br />attractive, but right now is not allowed because the existing structure exceeds the <br />2 -1/2 story limitation); <br />update definitions of the "story" and "half story", (so that they more reflect some <br />of the objectives of the 2 -1/2 story height limit), and <br />reduce the mass of new residences and additions. <br />Mr. Williams said one of the objectives is to address the number of on- hillside <br />structures, where you get a three story appearance to some of the buildings. This is <br />problematic for staff, especially on existing structures that would look better finished <br />out. <br />Mr. Williams said that another objective is that in looking at the newer residences <br />going up (which look quite a bit higher than the neighboring residences), it appeared <br />that lowering the height limitation from 30 feet to 28 feet might be a viable option, <br />and still would allow for most of the structures that are being built. However, some of <br />the higher structures may be tapered down with that kind of restriction. <br />Page 7 of 26 <br />