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their performance, it could be included in the subdivision bond which will guarantee all performance under the conditions. Emilie Cruzan stated that she has addressed the Commission before about the development and indicated that her desire is that the heritage trees be retained on Stanley Boulevard. She expressed her disappointment that the developer is still insisting on removing the trees and instead of replacing them with comparable heritage trees, will put in houses. She noted that once the houses are built, there will be no ability for trees of that size to be on that street in that location. Ms. Cruzan stated that the Deodar Cedars are only 25 feet from the property line. She noted that most of the acreage is bare so there is plenty of room for a lot of the units without removing the trees. She indicated that these trees are important because of their proximity in the neighborhood to the creek, they filter out noise from the train and particulate matter from the street, they provide a habitat for a lot of animals, and they are part of the City's heritage. She asked the Commission to consider this when it makes its decision. Ms. Cruzan also questioned the process, stating that she was under the impression that when applicants receive direction from the Planning Commission and City Council they are required to consider it strongly. She noted that it appears that the applicant has not done that as the plan is basically the same plan they came up with in the first place, with the exception of the little change in the parking and one change in the lot. She indicated that she was not sure what that means for the process and that she was surprised to find so little compliance with the Commission's recommendations. Chair Narum advised that soe would have staff respond to the question at the end of the hearing. Christine Bourg, speaking in place of Linda Garbarino, President of Pleasanton Heritage Association (PHA), who is attending another meeting. She stated that PHA agrees basically with Ms. Cruzan's comments regarding saving as many of the trees as possible and that she was happy to hear Mr. Fulford's report that two of the Deodar Cedars can be saved, and hopefully others can be as well. She added that she would be interested in hearing the discussion about that. Ms. Bourg stated that PHA has several concerns and observations, one of which is the missed opportunities for historic Downtown, specifically the protection of historic neighborhoods and homes. She noted that Stanley Boulevard has continued to deteriorate over the last 15-20 years since the first home was demolished there and a high density development was built. She pointed out that this continued down the line on the northeast side, and eventually the property values for homeowners on the other side will be affected. She added that just as important is the entryway into the historic part of the City which has not been protected. She stated that if neighborhoods and homes are allowed to deteriorate, as this one has been, by neglect or by development interests, the next course after demolition would be new development. She indicated the PHA's concern in how the City can protect this from happening to future EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 13, 2011 Page 5 of 10