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DRAFT In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding five large trees that had been added, Ms. Kline confirmed that the illustration of the trees was representative of their size in 7-10 years. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox whether the landscaping adequately screened the house and whether the landscaping plan was a good one, Ms. Kline confirmed that was the case and added that she worked closely with the developer on the site across the street. She believed the landscaping plan was of high quality and that the use of native plants had been stressed. Chairperson Roberts expressed concern about the entry road at Leona Place, and she believed that its placement at the top of the hill was dangerous. She noted that she drives that road frequently and added that as a driver comes up the hill, the top is not visible. If the sun is low, a driver cannot see anything at all. She was very concerned about the ingress and the egress and the lack of visibility of cars coming up the hill. Mr. Grubstick replied that staff had examined the sight distances for this location and that staff had the same concerns aborn the sight distance going up the hill, specifically from Pietronave Lane. Staff evaluated that situation and determined that there was sufficient site distance from Pietronave Lane. He believed that the sight distance, looking down the hill from Leona Place was also reviewed and added that he would check into that situation. Chairperson Roberts expressed concern about possible blockage of traffic by the berm and suggested that it may need to be tapered considerably at that point. Mr. Grubstick noted that the pavement elevation on Vineyard Avenue is quite low at this time and that it would be raised approximately six inches. That would raise the visibility of the vehicles somewhat, and he added that staff would re-examine the sight distances at that location. Commissioner Blank shared Commissioner Fox's concern about the landscaping and trees at this gateway location. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox whether East Bay Regional Park District had been notified, Ms. Kline confirmed that the District was notified and plans had been sent. Planner Jenny Soo had conducted conversations with Linda Chavez of EBRPD, who had communicated her approval of the PUD. Chairperson Roberts noted that Ms. Chavez had attended the original meetings and requested that the homes be single-story houses overlooking that East Bay Regional Park. Commissioner Blank inquired about Condition 22 and asked why the developer would not be required to replace any damaged trees rather than pay the City fbr their value. Ms. Kline advised that the City could require the developer to plant mitigation trees. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, December 10, 2004 Page 2 of 4