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Commissioner Allen said yes. Chair O'Connor stated that it already has a trellis look but does not have any vines or plant material to soften it. Commissioner Ritter inquired if it would promote shade. Chair O'Connor said yes, and a softening of that hardscape. The Commissioners agreed. 3. More trees, especially on the east side. Chair O'Connor stated that the building is very visible on the east side that fronts Hopyard Road; the north side is going to have a wall; the south side is past the building and the entryway. He added that the applicant gets some credit for more trees they put in. The Commissioners were in agreement. 4. More mature trees so the trees would become higher at planting. Commissioner Allen stated that, again, the applicant would get credit for that as well. She then asked staff what size they would recommend. Mr. Dolan replied that there is always the argument that a lot of times, if you put a smaller tree in, it is going to be larger sooner, just the way they grow when they go in at smaller sizes. He noted that it looks different on day one, but they catch up pretty quickly. Commissioner Allen inquired if a smaller tree might be larger in five years. Mr. Dolan said yes, in some cases. He added that he understands what Commissioner Allen means and that staff will work with the applicant to add trees. Chair O'Connor noted that the tree on the northeast corner is a pretty good tree, and the sizing will be decided on by staff. Commissioner Piper asked Commissioner Allen, regarding the trees on the east side, if she was talking about inside or outside of the wall. Commissioner Allen asked staff if there would be space for more trees. Mr. Weinstein confirmed that there is additional space for trees. He added that staff will work closely with the applicant and the City Landscape Engineer to find the appropriate species as the space along some of the eastern frontage is limited. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 22, 2014 Page 11 of 30