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landscape plan be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community and Development to ensure that plantings are located correctly to ensure privacy. Commissioner Pentin inquired if the five or six heritage oak trees mentioned by a neighbor are in danger, even with standard conditions of approval for erosion and storm water. He stated that he would not want to see another heritage tree lost because of development on another property. Ms Jost replied that he could not speak where the existing drainage goes from this house because it basically looks like most of the drainage is going in the direction away from the house where the tree was damaged. He proposed an additional condition that addresses taking the drainage to the front of the property so there is no doubt about that. requested confirmation that no construction is occurring to the rear of the home except for a window or two and a sliding door and balcony, that no grading is taking place, and that no variances are required. Ms. Amos confirmed that was correct. Ms. Stern added that the existing retaining wall will not be touched either. Chair Narum noted that the color change of the window frames is more consistent with the Foothill Overlay District. Commissioner Olson stated that he is still concerned about the story poles. He indicated that it seems fundamental that if one knows the footprint of the new construction, one can determine from the completed plans that story poles can be erected to the proper heights on the footprint all the way around the new construction. He added that he does not understand why this could not be done since, as indicated by one of the neighbors, this would solve many problems. Commissioner Pearce agreed. Chair Narum questioned what the story poles would resolve, as no variances are being required and the project is below the height requirements for the Overlay District. She indicated that she was not sure what could be gained from the requirement other than that there would be no argument about which visuals are correct. Commissioner Olson noted that the Commission does not have the proper visuals for the project and story poles would help in this situation. Commissioner Pearce stated that the Commission frequently sees projects that do not require variances and looks at mitigating any impact to the neighbors. She noted that frequently, those impacts can be mitigated with visuals, but when there are two PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 9, 2011 Page 8 of 29