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c. A minimum of 20% of the of the 242 new trees to be used in landscaping planted -- 48 trees -- shall be 24" box size specimen trees. These trees shall be planted along the sides of the project facing Dublin Canyon Road and the 1-580/Foothill Road off-ramp. The new trees shall be shown on the final landscape plan set subject to approval of the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits. The remaining trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size. All shrubs shall be a minimum of 5 gallons, unless otherwise shown on the approved landscape plan. d. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the "Tree Survey (for) Homewood Suites, Pleasanton, CA", prepared by HortScience, Inc. dated March 26, 1992. The applicant shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to review the building permit plan set and to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. Prior to occupancy the consultant shall certify in writing to the Planning Director that such recommendations have been followed. e. The applicant shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of $5,000 for each tree required to be preserved (not to exceed $25,000). This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following acceptance of public improvements or completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees are destroyed or substantially damaged. f. The applicant shall provide root control barriers and four inch perforated pipes for parking lot trees, street trees, and trees in planting areas less than ten feet in width, as determined necessary by the Planning Director at the time of review of the final landscape plans. g. Prior to occupancy, the landscape architect shall certify in writing to the Planning Director that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans with respect to size, number, and species of plants and overall design concept. h. The applicant shall adjust the sprinkler heads to redirect the water away from the monument sign while ensuring complete irrigation coverage of the landscaping around the sign. All landscaping around the sign shall be restored after installation of the sign and prior to final of the sign permit.