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Commissioner Pentin noted the large cedar tree in the front is proposed to be removed, the canopy of which will take a long time to replace. He noted, however, that the rest are fast-growing species. Mr. Otto replied that there are a variety of sizes of trees proposed and generally, the size of the circle on the plans represents the size of the trees. He indicated that the trees will be a combination of redwoods, liquid ambers, and magnolias. He added that staff’s preference would be to mitigate the tree removal by planting trees on site, but there are space limitations on the site. Commissioner O’Connor stated that he was more interested in looking for coverage for shade and trying to mimic what is currently on Stanley Boulevard to replicate the same feel from the roadway. He agreed that it would take time to replace a large existing tree and requested that the replacement tree be of a species that will get to the same height at some point. Mr. Otto indicated that a condition could be added to address that. Commissioner Blank suggested that a condition also be added to have the applicant work with the Director of Community Development to ensure that there be appropriate tree sizes to provide maximum shading. Commissioner Pentin inquired if the trees to be planted were reviewed by the City’s Landscape Architect, Mike Fulford. Mr. Otto confirmed that they were. He added that the landscape architect is not looking to maximize the amount of shade and size, but rather for species and appropriateness of locations on the site. Commissioner O’Connor suggested that the Director of Community Development defer the matter to the landscape architect at the appropriate time. Commissioner Pentin referred to Condition No. 3 of the special conditions of approval which states that all uses and site development standards shall be those of the R-1-6,500 District. He indicated that he thought the zoning was being changed to High Density Residential. Mr. Otto replied that this is a standard condition used on PUDs, which utilizes single family zoning district (R-1-6,500) for uses and site development, and in the event staff misses something the applicant may want to do in the future. Commissioner Pentin referred to Condition No. 28 regarding eliminating the 1,375-square-foot parcel that had been previously dedicated to the City. He inquired if this would go back into the project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 11 of 23