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Chair Blank noted that when he had things painted, with the proper preparation of the surface, to the right kind of painting on the surface, the paint could last for a long time with low maintenance. Commissioner O'Connor stated that his comment was meant to call the Commission's attention to the maintenance issue. He added that he did not think painting the tank brown as mentioned by Ms. Decker would be a big improvement. In response to Ms. Decker comment about 25- gallon bushes not being available, Commissioner Narum commented that she thought that the plants specified for the Sarich property were 60 gallons in size. Ms. Decker clarified that those were box sizes. She stated that trees generally come in one five 15 24 and 36 -inch boxes. She added that trees that come in the 24 -inch box had a trunk diameter of 1 to 1 'h inches, with the trunk getting larger as the box gets larger. She noted that the larger the plant material installed, the longer it takes to establish the root system; the younger variety would a little bit more quickly and would catch up within a year or so. She further stated that the applicant had expressed concern not only about the cost for putting in appropriate size shrubs or shrub materials but also the fact that stock is in the field and that there is very small range of materials that would not be harmful to the stock. Ms. Decker proposed that the Commission not specify the type of shrubs at this time so that staff may be able to work with the applicant on what would be best for the site. Chair Blank proposed an amendment to the motion to adopt the language proposed by Ms. Decker in terms of planting the shrubbery around the tank. Chair Blank inquired if the Commission supported having the tank painted. Commissioner Pearce replied that it would depend on the paint options. Chair Blank proposed that the color be determined by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Ms. Decker stated that staff would prefer to have the Commission decide on the color as the color chosen by the Director may not be acceptable to many neighbors. She noted that with sensitive subjects such as this, the Commission should take the lead and determine the color that is best suited for the site, following the presentation and discussions held. Commissioner Pearce inquired if the matter would come back to the Commission if color were chosen and then it turns out that the tank cannot be painted that color. Ms. Decker replied that she believed with appropriate preparation, the tank could be painted any color chosen by the Commission. She noted that the colors she mentioned were the colors of existing tanks in the City, but it does not preclude the. Commission from choosing any other color. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 9, 2008 Page 19 of 33