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14. The project applicant shall prepare specific guidelines for the open space easement areas and for the properties abutting them. These guidelines shall be incorporated into the Oak Tree Farm Landscape Guidelines prior to approval of the tentative map. CC&Rs shall be prepared to the satisfaction of City staff, indicating the responsibilities of each property owner regarding improvement and maintenance of these "scenic easement areas". Scenic easement areas shall be clearly indicated on the tentative subdivision map, prior to approval. All easements and restrictions shall be recorded on the deeds to the affected properties, to the satisfaction of the Ci ty Attorney. (modification of MM 3g) visual Impacts 15. Mitigation of visual impacts of home construction on the upper knoll shall include: a. The project landscape design guidelines shall include specific requirements for landscape installation for Lots 62-65. Landscaping for these homes shall be located on the lot to screen those portions which are most visible from Interstate 680. In particular, the use of a combination of large-sized, fast-growing native species as well as smaller-sized, additional oak trees (native to the site) shall be required for these sites. Native plant materials would provide less visual contrast with the existing hillside vegetation and further reduce visual impact. Ornamental plant and turf installation shall be limited as much as possible on these lots, shall be located in areas away from freeway visibility and shall be screened with native vegetation to reduce visual contrast. (MM 5b) b. Homes shall be located on these lots to take advantage of as much of the native vegetation as possible. The architectural design guidelines shall identify clearly the preferred structure location for these lots. (MM 5c) c. Homes on these lots shall be of a split-pad design to better adhere to the natural contours of the hillside. These homes shall be limited to 30 feet in height (measured from lowest point of grade to roof ridge) to minimize the visual conspicuousness of the homes. (MM 5d) 16. Mitigation of visual impacts on the Country Lane residents shall include: a. All homes along the northern property line (Lots 54-61) shall be limited to one-story in height, measured from lowest finished grade to highest roof pitch, below). This limitation shall include both portions of split-pad lots. (MM 5f)