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Mr. Pavan stated that the Landscape Design Guidelines provide that no fencing is allowed along the perimeter of the property, and the only fencing allowed is on the building envelopes, which would be open fencing. He noted that the example shown in the Guidelines is a combination of solid fencing and some trellis elements as a means of dealing with courtyard and privacy areas. He added that staff is looking at open fencing for this property. Commissioner Blank suggested that this be included in the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Pavan indicated that the condition would be added. Commissioner Narum indicated that she would like to see all the fencing conditions in the Conditions of Approval, with specifics on what is and is not allowed in the different areas of the property. Ms. Stern indicated that it can be done. Mr. Gorney stated that while the picture shows open fencing, it does not indicate that it should be used. He added that solid wall is proposed, but not for the entire area. Commissioner Narum pointed out that page 2, 2.1 indicates that the owner will provide and maintain a vineyard on Lot 4. Mr. Gorney stated that this has not been updated since the last meeting and should be removed. Commissioner O’Connor asked Commissioner Narum whether she wanted the planting of a vineyard to be prohibited or she did not want it required. Commissioner Narum replied that if it were up to her, there would be no vineyard. She noted, however, that there is a condition to allow it with a Conditional Use Permit should it be proposed, which was all right with her. Mr. Inderbitzen noted that they are not asking for the vineyard and that the reference will be removed. Mr. Tim Belcher, California Native Plant Society, indicated that he had commented on the project as a co-signer in July 2009 with the Society. He commended the applicant and City staff for their work on improving the project tremendously. He inquired if there was a possibility to preserve heritage trees nos. 100, 101, 191, 192, 197, and 198 in the driveway for Lots 3 and 4. He further inquired what the net grading would be to make the building envelopes. Mr. Dolan replied that he would not be able to respond to the question about preserving the trees but that staff would look into the matter to determine whether there is a chance they could be saved. He noted that this is typically done at the detailed design stage PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 28, 2010 Page 11 of 15