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Ms. Hagen responded that there is a four-foot landscape strip, a 20-foot driveway, a four-foot walkway and a six-foot porch; overall that provides 28 to 34 feet before reaching the face of the home for Lots 1 and 2. For the home in the rear on Lot 3, it measures about six feet closer. She mentioned this is also the lot with the heritage tree in between the home and the adjacent property. Lots 2 and 3 are approximately 34 feet from the face of the home where windows would be located to the actual property line. Commissioner Pace inquired about the spacing of the tree and inquired as to whether staff works with the property owner to ensure trees will grow and thrive rather than being removed. Ms. Hagen responded they are proposing seven trees to be planted approximately 17 feet on center. The City's Landscape Architect considers the full width of the trees at final growth, which is taken into consideration. Chair Allen expressed that she agrees with the 24-inch box trees. She referenced the windows and herself had contemplated postponing the item in order to revisit the conversation; however, in thinking about the 30-foot difference, the planting of trees and that it is a front- facing part, she was comfortable without revising the front-facing windows. She mentioned that she didn't see the story poles and was not sure about the height of the homes on Rachael Place because the Commission does not have this information, however, if she did, she would feel comfortable without seeing the story poles. Clearly the height being proposed is within standards especially given the property is four feet below ground level. Commissioner Pace said he viewed the story poles and felt they were consistent with what currently exists on the street. He said the landowner has a right to place eight units on this site; three lots seems much less. Regarding positioning of the trees, he was trying to get a sense from Google View as to how it will look having seven trees, which he believes is reasonable especially with the 24-inch box. Therefore, he didn't feel it was necessary to postpone the item. Commissioner O'Connor agreed with Commissioner Pace in regard to the work that's already been done and that the proposed lots are allowable per the designation. The project falls under the guidelines and while he did not see the story poles, he also did not want to revisit the windows and feels the trees will provide the necessary privacy. Chair Allen agreed that she would not postpone the matter based upon the Commissioner's comments. Commissioner Brown mentioned when there is an infill project he visits the project site to see the story poles for himself but he did not get a chance in this case, however, enough of the other Commissioners did and he appreciates the comments from staff, as well. Commissioner O'Connor moved to adopt the Resolution recommending approval to City Council of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application PUD-133 subject to the Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A, with the added condition to change the trees on the east side to 24-inch box size. Commissioner Pace seconded the motion. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 16 August 28, 2019 adjacent neighbors, with the exception of the homes on Rachael Place, which are set back a Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 16 August 28, 2019