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Resolution No. PC-2001-08 Page 8 22. The landscape plan shall be modified/revised as follows: a. The existing London plane tree shall be transplanted to the southwestern planter area. b. The Chinese wisteria vine shall be substituted with a evergreen vine (e.g., pink jasmine, Carolina jessamine, honeysuckle, etc.). c. The five Spring Street street trees shown on the landscape plan shall be Tilia cordata (littleleaf lindon) trees. d. The two existing walnut trees shall not be saved. Two new 24 inch box- sized trees shall be planted generally at the same location of the transplanted walnut trees shown on the landscape plan. The design of said modifications/revisions shall be submitted in conjunction with the plans submitted for issuance of building permits and shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits for the project. 23. Except as otherwise noted in these conditions, all trees used in landscaping be a minimum of 15 gallons in size and all shrubs a minimum of 5 gallons. 24. Prior to commencement of construction, the existing London plane tree shall be transplanted to the southwestern comer of the site. The applicants shall comply with the tree transplanting guidelines of the tree report prepared by HortScience, Inc. dated December 2000. The applicants shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to be present during transplanting to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed prior to issuance of building permits. 25. Protective chain link fencing shall be installed around the relocated London plan tree to be saved during all construction activities. The location of said fencing shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director. In addition, the following tree preservation methods shall be followed: a. The applicant shall utilize his best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside the dripline of the relocated London plane tree. If this is not feasible, then the applicant shall submit a report from a certified arborist acceptable to the City that indicates the trenching will not be detrimental to the health of the tree. b. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited or disposed within the dripline of the tree or in drainage channels, swales, or areas that may lead to the dripline. c. No signs, wires, or ropes shall be attached to the tree.