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lived at their residence for ten years. She noted that they have a beautiful view of the ridge. She commented that the Brayers' child sits in the structure and watches her children playing in her yard and she finds this annoying. . Ms. Battershell noted that the CC&R's state that no structure shall be built over the fence line. She advised that she believes the only way to reduce the height of the structure to ten feet is to shorten the legs, not by removing the top. She commented that City staff agreed it is important to keep the trees at least four feet away from the property line and that if the trees are planted closer to the fence some of her plants that require sun would be in the shade of the trees. She also commented that she would like the trees to start below the fence line. She noted that the view from the structure is into her family room and kitchen and that the trees should be ten feet tall and five feet wide in order to block the view and before children should be allowed to play in the structure. Ms. Battershell suggested that consideration be given to moving the play structure to the other fence line, as the neighbor behind that fence line also has a play structure. She noted that the fence is five feet tall, while the structure is 12 feet tall. Molly Crawley, 6724 Corte Del Vista, stated that she purchased her home because the location provided privacy. She advised that they have a pool and hot tub and, therefore, privacy is appealing. She expressed concern that the size of the trees does not ensure that they will be healthy and provide the necessary screening. She stated that she feels that until the matter is resolved the structure should be removed or not used. . Mr. Broyer commented that he has sought to choose the best nursery and the best specimens available. He noted that the purpose of leaving the trees in the containers is to be sure that they will have a maximum height until they grow and can be planted. He advised that a Bay Area nursery owner will be travelling to southern California to select the trees. He advised that the structure has been placed on a foundation for safety reasons. He stated that the feels he issues of deportment should be discussed among neighbors. Commissioner Lutz asked Mike Fulford, the City's Landscape Architect, if there would be any issues involved in switching the species of trees as requested by Mr. Broyer. Mr. Fulford described the two species and advised that it shouldn't be a problem as long as the height requirements are met. He noted that switching the species would afford Mr. Broyer the ability to see the play structure and through the branches of the trees. In response to a question from Vice Chair Kumaran, Mr. Fulford stated that he feels the recommended species will do as good a job of screening as the evergreen pears which were originally conditioned. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Wright, Mr. Fulford advised that as long as the trees receive good nutrition and moisture the growth in the containers would probably be equal to the growth if the trees were placed in the ground. Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the trees with respect to each other, the possible growth impacts of placing them close together, and the distance from the fence line. . In response to a question from Commissioner Dove, Mr. Iserson clarified that the City does not enforce CC&R's. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 October 8, 1997