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~ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Ms. Sherwood confirmed that the replacement cost was $45,000, and the cost ofremoval would be $25,000. She noted that the owners supported the project so strongly that all the monies had been collected. Mr. Malby noted that they were long-term owners of the property, and they would like the trees to present a positive statement in twenty years. There was discussion regarding the exit from 580 at Hopyard. In the past, Mr. Malby had worked with CalTrans, and had not been successful. That area needed help and it was hoped that there would be dialogue between Mr. Malby's group and the City in helping the appearance of that off-ramp. He added that they took a lot of care in the maintenance of their properties. Chairperson Maas noted that the City wished to be proud of its entrances, and noted that this site needed help in its appearance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson replied that if the application were denied, the applicant may appeal to the City Council. If the application were to be approved, it would go to the City Council for its consideration. Commissioner Kameny did not believe this approval would be precedent setting, and looked to the City's Landscape Architect for his expertise. r- Commissioner Kameny moved to approve PUD-80-14-05M subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B." Chairperson Maas requested that Commissioner Kameny amend his motion to include a three or four year phased implementation. Commissioner Kameny moved to approve PUD-80-14-05M subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B," with a three- to four-year phased implementation. Chairperson Maas seconded the motion. Commissioner Roberts noted the contrast between the large expanse of asphalt by the Home Depot and CompUSA with the shade trees by Johnson and Owens. She appreciated that shady area, and while she understood the applicant's aesthetic concept for the trees, she did not believe that the crape myrtle trees would provide the same kind of shade. Chairperson Maas understood the maintenance issues regarding the existing trees, and believed that the three-year phasing would enable a gradual change. Commissioner Sullivan did not interpret Mr. Fulford's letter as a strong recommendation to replace the existing trees. He read the letter as a two-part recommendation to replace the trees in a timely marmer. He believed the willow trees appeared out of place, but _ added that the cottonwood trees were magnificent. He noted that he could not support the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 11, 2002 Page 6