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Richards Weie spoke in support of the appeal; provided handout of what the wall would look like; character of neighborhood will be lost and an aesthetic mistake. • Eric Stein spoke in support of the appeal; discussed the brand of the Floral Park Neighborhood Association of a bygone era and friendly neighbors. • Eamon Garces spoke in support of the appeal; the significant corner built by Allison Honer; the graffiti on the temporary green construction fence; neighborhood is welcoming and open. • Bobi Keenan spoke in support of the appeal; does not want a neighborhood of walls and will open up for others to apply. • Debbie McEwen spoke in support of the appeal; noted the review by the French Park Architectural Review Committee guided by the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic properties; allow ordinance to work. • Michael Gallivan spoke in support of the appeal; findings of fact are not consistent; no plans for the wall; will set a precedence; enforce the code. • Gina Chiaramonte and Sharon Lindsay spoke in opposition of the appeal; are confident wall will bring up value of neighborhood and size is adequate for property. • Kevin Shuler spoke in support of the appeal; will open potential litigation against the city; will have negative impact to the Gallivan's and will change the desirability of neighborhood and property values. • Mark Austin, of Rutan & Tucker, legal counsel for applicant, spoke in opposition of the appeal; discussed the letter submitted with renderings of the wall that support the application; the law allows for exceptions and special circumstances for elements of variance. • Eric Scandrett spoke in support of the appeal; noted the City's Most Beautiful Yard contest is team building for neighborhoods. • Joni Barr Somogye spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the design of wall researched by a renowned designer, will be an enhancement to the historic home, will not block the corner view of highly traveled street. • Leslie Kato spoke in support of the appeal; the appeal of the open neighborhood, proposes they put up a hedge. • Mr. Nobody spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the home originally had a wall that matched the balustrade on the porch which was destroyed in the 1938 earthquake. • Catlin Meininger, designer for the property, spoke in opposition of the appeal; noted the design and setback of the wall. • Joe Dunn spoke in support of the appeal; suggested neighbors resolve issue as a community with professional guidance to mediate. Commissioner Mendoza inquired if the neighborhood association was contacted. Ed Murashie, President of the Floral Park Neighborhood Association, commented he and the board had not been notified or contacted. Discussion ensued on graffiti, the number of fence variances approved in the neighborhood, and current ordinance on fence heights. MOTION: Approve Appeal No. 2017-02 and deny Minor Exception No. 2017-01. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: Verino VOTE: AYES: Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alderete (1) COMMENTS 3. STAFF COMMENTS - None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017