mr. winslow would comment on that. it would help to set the record straight and i find the extension and the design of the proposed addition -- i'm supportive of it and just would like a clarification for the public record. >> yes, david winslo, staff architect and the deck is not a part of this application and it sounds like it was something that was previously built and has a notice of -- not necessarily a notice of violation but a complaint registered against it. the code allows decks to be built up to 30-inches above grade within the required rear yard and they do not require a variance and that is the surface of the deck, obviously, guardrails and handrails can exceed that. for having that -- just by having that explanation, i would like to not have the commission be impaired in the judgment that there's something that is potentially illegal that requires us to wage again and i would make a motion that it is approved as is. >> i don't need to comment. it's ok. >> excellent. commissiocommissioners, a secons been se

mr. winslow. would you know about the retention of the garden in deed the drawings are vague and do not that address. the maintaining of the garden is identifying the building with adus and i would like to hear from you of what you no about this guard issue? >> sure, thanks, that statement was included in the analysis was based on a meeting that we had with mr. alexandra and the project sponsor and it was made without commitment and there was no record of it in writing and it was essentially a sentiment that stated from the project sponsor that he was willing to look at ways that relocating the plants while a construct took place. >> i would like to state i that i think the retaining of the garden is an integral park of adding adus and because densification of the property requires that with that many units and the building, an open space was desirable and played a role in the larger appreciation of the neighborhood. i'd like to address another issue and bring to the commission's attention and i b

mr. winslow. would you know about the retention of the garden in deed the drawings are vague and do not that address. the maintaining of the garden is identifying the building with adus and i would like to hear from you of what you no about this guard issue? >> sure, thanks, that statement was included in the analysis was based on a meeting that we had with mr. alexandra and the project sponsor and it was made without commitment and there was no record of it in writing and it was essentially a sentiment that stated from the project sponsor that he was willing to look at ways that relocating the plants while a construct took place. >> i would like to state i that i think the retaining of the garden is an integral park of adding adus and because densification of the property requires that with that many units and the building, an open space was desirable and played a role in the larger appreciation of the neighborhood. i'd like to address another issue and bring to the commission's attention and i b

mr. winslow, could you elaborate on that? you are originally the one confronted with this issue. personally consider this addition not very impacting and would like to hear your thoughts on loss of light within measures that we have discussed on other projects. >> sure. thanks. yeah. i think with any development, there's always a change that will be impacting some existing condition whether that be light or privacy or some visual impacts. the question that we ask ourselves is, is it too much? is it -- in this case, it's not too much. it's a modest addition. there's still plenty of light that's accessing both the individual widows in question and the overall demonstration of the building, front, side, and rear. so negligible impact of this was determined to not be a factor that required staff requesting modification based on the implementation of guidelines. >> i appreciate your comment because i would have concluded that given this that is an exposure that has both sun and then unimpeded western exposure as the sun comes around, i think there will be sufficient light to not put t