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development, they corrected the problem by removing dead trees and replanting some. She indicated that she supported either the removal or maintenance of the trees. Nanda Gottiparthy voiced concern about the cost of the landscaping maintenance along the streets and asked that the Planning Commission require the homeowners association (HOA) of the new development to share in the cost of maintaining the landscaping along these streets that would also be utilized by the new project. He stated that at the time the original condition was placed, an analysis was not done to review the burden and benefit derived from residents. He indicated that the residents of the Ironwood development had received a letter from the HOA increasing the association dues by 21 percent. He noted that it would be logical and reasonable for the new development to share a proportionate cost in the landscape maintenance. Commissioner Narum asked Mr. Otto to display an overview map that would help the Commission understand the landscaping maintenance. Mr. Otto displayed a map and pointed out the different locations where landscaping needed to be maintained. He indicated the areas that were maintained by the homeowners association and those maintained by the City. Commissioner Narum stated that she understood that the homeowners association maintained the landscaping along Busch Road. Mr. Otto replied that Ponderosa Homes had installed a masonry wall and landscaping along the south side of Busch Road as well as along the north side, with project entry monument signs. Commissioner O’Connor noted that at the time the development was created, a school site was anticipated but that now residential is being developed. He inquired if this would have been tied into one big maintenance agreement or HOA amenity. Mr. Otto agreed that an adult development is slightly different and there are ways to appropriate a share of costs for improvements. Ashish Ahluwalia reiterated Mt. Gottiparthy’s comments and, referring to the corner of Valley Avenue and Busch Road, stated that the entire area is currently the responsibility of the Ironwood community. He stated that they have forwarded a letter to Ponderosa Homes asking that the existing senior homes share that landscaping maintenance cost because there is a church and apartments for seniors in the same area, in addition to the new development. Ms. Hardy stated that the original PUD for the Ironwood development and its Conditions of Approval specifically require not only that Ponderosa install all improvements but that ultimately the HOA for Ironwood maintain those areas. She PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 15, 2009 Page 6 of 24