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these trees from any construction damage. The report also needs to assess the proposed surface improvements within all the tree driplines and to provide any construction measures needed to ensure the longevity and health of the existing trees. The City's Landscape Architect will re- view the tree report and landscape plan. Once the tree report is approved, the applicant is re- quired to print the report's recommendations on the specification, site plan, and landscape plan pages of the building permit plan set. Staff's recommendation also includes conditions covering tree trimming and security bonds for the existing trees. Fencing The Specific Plan establishes the following guidelines for fencing. Site perimeter and other out- laying fencing in these areas should remain visually open (i.e., split-rail or wire-mesh) in order to minimize the visual "ribbon-like" effect of fencing on the hillsides. During the review of the PUD development plan for the Vineyard View and Vineyard Hill subdivisions, the Planning Commission specifically required that all fencing on the lots be an open-style fencing. Wire mesh may be added to the fence for access control. The developer is proposing to remove the existing fencing along the westerly portion of the property and indicates in the photo simulation that there is to be a solid landscaping wall con- structed around the entry way. The plans do not clearly indicate if the landscape wall and arbor element are a part of this proposal. Staff has provided a condition of approval that the arbor be reviewed separately at the time the applicant wishes to construct it or provide adequate details in the house plan set prior to building permit submittal. The element would be regulated by the ac- cessory structure standards and noticing requirements. The indicated landscaping wall would need to be revised to meet the intent of the Specific Plan (page 33, Landscaping item d6), which requires the fencing to be visually open. Visual Analysis The Specific Plan requires that a visual analysis of future homes in this area be conducted during the PUD development plan review process for projects on sites with improvements heights above a 475 ft. elevation limit. The applicant did provide a photo simulation, which is a more artistic perspective of the proposed project and does not include the proposed vegetation. Staff finds that the simulation adequately illustrates the proposed architectural style. Road Dedication This project is required to abandon and dedicate in fee the Vineyard Avenue Trail for public benefit. The dedication would reduce the lot size by approximately 4,700 square-feet, resulting in a lot size of approximately 29,920 square feet. The shifting of the property line would reduce the side yard setback by approximately 7 feet, but will not affect the proposed building loca- tions. Item 6. b., PUD-43 Page 7 of 25 April 7, 2005