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Commissioner O'Connor said yes. <br /> Commissioner Pearce inquired what the approximate sizes of each of the five parcels <br /> on the site were and the size of the parcel on which the existing house is located. <br /> Mr. Otto replied that he did not have that information readily available. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br /> David DiDonato, applicant, stated that there are 20 trees on site that have not been <br /> maintained and are not very healthy. He added that 23 trees are being removing on site <br /> and being replaced with 35 trees that meet the City's palette requirement for street trees <br /> to be planted in the frontscaping and backyards. He indicated that there are some large <br /> cedar trees in the front that are dropping branches, breaking, and dying and that there is <br /> no way to replace trees of that magnitude as they are a couple of hundred years old. <br /> Mr. DiDonato stated that they will be meeting the requirements of the City's planting but <br /> are limited with what they can plant. He added that they are paying $60,000 into the <br /> tree fund. He indicated that they have worked on this high-quality project for almost <br /> three years and are excited to bring it forward. He noted that infill projects are tough <br /> because there are many constraints and variables, and it is difficult to please everyone. <br /> He stated that they are relying on the General Plan and Specific Plan, meeting with staff <br /> and holding workshops, and feels the project is solid, architecturally outstanding, and <br /> meets density requirements. He requested the Commission to approve his project. <br /> Commissioner Pearce inquired what the size of the parcel was where the existing house <br /> is located. <br /> Mr. DiDonato replied that he believed the lot is about 5,000-6,000 square feet. <br /> Commissioner Pearce inquired if the total area of all the parcels was 46,000 square <br /> feet. <br /> Mr. DiDonato replied that he was slightly hesitant on the total square footage of the site <br /> because of the parcel that is being donated back to the City. He indicated that this <br /> information is outlined on the site plan. <br /> Commissioner Blank stated that he asked at a workshop two or three years ago and <br /> inquired what the selling prices of the houses would be assuming the project is <br /> approved without any substantive modifications. <br /> Mr. DiDonato replied that this is difficult to determine given the tough economy and <br /> declining market but stated that the selling price would probably be in the $500,000's. <br /> He added that there are risks involved and the reason they are pushing the project <br /> forward is because they are a small, local developer and he is confident that things are <br /> going to get better economically. He indicated that should the economy improve by the <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 4 of 9 <br />