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So we're for the sidewalk modification as long as it complies with ADA. We think it'll make it much more attractive for everybody and as far as doing more to shade the house on Lot 3, 1 think we've done a pretty good job and Mother Nature's probably done most of the work; you just can't see it. Ritter: Great, thank you. Any more questions for staff? Comments? So I'll just start with comments. Personally, I like the DG sidewalk. As long as Lot 3 continues and there is still the potential that that could be a right -of -way walkway and it sounds like it will be, if the next developer comes in then I would be in favor of it. The sidewalk DG on Lot 1, 1 think that would be fine if it was DG. It fits in with the rural surroundings as long as it's ADA compliant. As far as tree size, my big concern is when you pull out of the driveway, I don't want trees getting big enough so you can't see the left and right so I don't want to put too big of trees right out on the corner. O'Connor: They're going to grow big. Ritter: And that's why I don't know if we really want to upsize from 15 gallons to 24 -inch box. Maybe some that are right on the street on that intersection, but those are my two comments. In general, I like that they made Lot 1 a single story. I also like that they brought Lot 3 down so there's less grading and leaving the big trees in the back, and of course, the only neighbor that has to complain is Lot 2 and they're in favor of this. I kind of like that too. Those are my comments. Nagler: I think this is a well - crafted application. I very much appreciate the fact that the applicant has worked with staff and is amenable to the various suggestions that have been made. Coming into this conversation I had questions about the sidewalk and concerns about the sidewalk. I will express those as well when we get to the project across the street, and the resolution that it be more integrated into the aesthetic of the topography makes a lot of sense to me. I would also ask that you do consider moving the sidewalk away from the pavement of the road as best you can as well. So not only the material of the sidewalk itself but the location relative to the street I think is also important. And, again, if it had some bend to it, it would probably make it more of a path than a sidewalk. So I think that's important. The trees —I hadn't really focused on them until this conversation so I appreciate Commissioner Allen bringing it up the way you did. I would support starting with larger trees just because it will advance the cause as it were to get adequate sized trees. I'm fine with the removal as is proposed of the oak because when I went out to look at it ... when I was out looking at the property across the street I actually walked this property as well and the tree didn't stick with me as a thing of beauty. If it were to be removed, as long as the replanting and the conditions, and I realize the conditions require even more trees than the applicant is proposing, that that's sort of aggressive planting is totally satisfactory to me. So given these changes, I'm supportive of the project. Balch: I learned a lot about sidewalks and probably more about public right -of -way easements. Thank you very much again. I'm very supportive of the project. I think it's PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 9, 2016 Page 14 of 25