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Mr. Otto explained that the parcel was dedicated to the City back in the 1980’s, and the applicant’s plan was still showing it as part of this project. He indicated that it would be a matter of erasing the lines from the plans. Commissioner Pentin noted the following typographical errors and requested that they be corrected: Conditions Nos. 39 and 41: “If the applicant’s project precedesproceeds prior to the City’s Capital Improvement Project.…” Condition No. 46: “If the applicant’s project proceedsprecedes the City’s decision to underground…. Condition No. 65: “…recommendations of the tree report prepared by Ed Brennan….” Commissioner O’Connor stated that he believes the fencing would propose a problem. He noted that three different fence structures are proposed: one soundwall back by the railroad tracks, and one type of fencing called a sound wood fence versus a good neighbor fence. He inquired if the wood would overlap or be caulked. He noted that it is specified in the architect’s plans as a “standard construction grade fence.” He indicated that density is being upgraded and that he is not pleased with utilizing construction-grade fencing as it does not last very long in this type of environment. He recommended upgrading the fencing material to something like con-heart redwood, which is about two levels up from construction grade and would last 15 to 25 years. Commissioner Pentin asked if Commissioner O’Connor recommended that all wood fences be upgraded to con-heart redwood. Commissioner O’Connor said yes. Commissioner Pearce inquired what the approximate sizes of each of the five parcels on the site were and the size of the parcel on which the existing house is located. Mr. Otto replied that he did not have that information readily available. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. David DiDonato, applicant, stated that there are 20 trees on site that have not been maintained and are not very healthy. He added that 23 trees are being removing on site and being replaced with 35 trees that meet the City’s palette requirement for street trees to be planted in the frontscaping and backyards.He indicated that there are some large cedar trees in the front that are dropping branches, breaking, and dying and that there is no way to replace trees of that magnitude as they are a couple of hundred years old. Mr. DiDonato stated that they will be meeting the requirements of the City’s planting but are limited with what they can plant. He added that they are paying $60,000 into the tree fund. He indicated that they have worked on this high-quality project for almost three years and are excited to bring it forward. He noted that infill projects are tough PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 12 of 23