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reduce their foliar canopies to increase their aerodynamic properties. The report also recommends proper installation of suitable hardware in order to increase structural integrity of these two trees. Staff has incorporated conditions requiring the applicants to comply with the recommendations specified in the arborist report. Staff would like to point out, as shown on the site layout and preliminary grading plans prepared by the project engineer, no grading would occur within the tree driplines. Additionally, as shown on both alternative site layouts, no grading would occur within the tree driplines. Landfill Gas Assessment Report The southernmost approximately 60 feet of the proposed Lot 2 abuts the former landfill site to the west. The proposed building pads for new homes would be located approximately 250 to 400 feet east of the landfill's waste footprint. At staffs request, EBA Engineering prepared a Landfill Gas Assessment Report, attached as Exhibit B, for the proposed development to determine if landfill gas (LFG) is present on the project site. Two temporary LFG monitoring points were installed, one on each lot. Drilling was performed and soil samples were collected during the course of drilling. In addition, the boreholes were monitored for methane at five-foot intervals. The findings from the monitoring activities performed during the course of drilling and one week afterwards showed no indications of methane being present on the project site in the areas where the building pads would be located. The EBA report stated that since the landfill has existed for over 60 years, there may be concerns that LFG migrate into the area. However, the absence of methane negates this concern. The EBA report further stated that further assessment of potential LFG migration issues associated with the proposed development is not considered warranted. The City Engineer has reviewed the report and found it is acceptable. To ensure the future homeowners are aware of the landfill gas situation, a condition has been included requiring the future homeowners be provided a copy of the EBA report. PUBLIC NOTICE Notices regarding the proposed Planned Unit Development application and related public hearing were mailed to the surrounding property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of project site. A map showing the noticing area is attached to this report. The public notice was also published in The Valley Times. At the time this staff report is prepared, no comments from the public were received. PUD-84 Planning Commission Page 19 of 23