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~ Chairman McGuirk inquired if Mr. Chan had read and agreed with the staff report and conditions. Mr. Chan stated he agrees to the report. Wayne Pesuit, 7 Deer Oaks Drive, showed a slide presentation of the eucalyptus trees at 1 Deer Oaks Drive and in the subdivision. He advised that he has eucalyptus trees on his property, although they are not as close to his house as Mr. Chan's. Mr. Pesuit feels that if Tree #1 is removed, it will leave a gaping hole in the continuity of the tree grove. The speaker urged the Planning Commission to review all available alternatives and urged the Commission to save the four trees. John Pesuit, 7 Deer Oaks Drive, stated that at the time they bought their home, the three trees in the front of the house had been marked to be removed. However, they were not removed, and the trees are now a problem today. The speaker feels the problem could have been resolved years ago if the house had been relocated on the lot away from the trees. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED With regard to a letter of opposition received from the property owner at 12 Deer Oaks Drive, Chairman McGuirk inquired if staff had an opportunity to review the tree situation at 12 Deer Oaks and were they in the same situation as 1 Deer Oaks Drive. Staff recalled that they do not have eucalyptus trees on the lot and feels they are concerned about the visual impact of removing the four trees. Commissioner Barker inquired how tall is a 36" box tree. Staff stated they are generally 10- 12 feet in height, believing oak trees would be preferable to redwood trees because they are indigenous to the area. Commissioner Wright inquired of staff why the three trees were not removed at the time of the subdivision development. Mr. Iserson imagined that City staff advised that the trees were heritage trees and could not be removed. Commissioner Wright concurs with the staff report and understands Mr. Pesuit's concern about the visual impact to his property. However the safety issue to Mr. Chan remains and the Homeowners Association has agreed to the removal. He further believes that the addition of oak: trees will mitigate the visual impact from Foothill Rd. Commissioner Wright recommends to either delete Condition 2 or modify it to require an explanation of the City's decision be made to the Homeowners Association by Mr. Chan. Commissioner Barker commends the applicant for seeking the Homeowner Association's permission. She feels that redwood trees would be a better choice for replacement trees. Commissioner Lutz feels this situation should have been handled differently years ago and believes the staff report is a prudent way to handle this safety issues raised. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 8, 1994 " -