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an appraised value for the removed trees would be provided to assist staff assessing replacement <br /> <br />value. Staff has included a condition of approval (Condition #25) requiring the applicant follow <br />the tree preservation measures as stated in the arborist's report. <br /> <br />In case that mature and heritage sized trees need to be removed from the subject site to <br />accommodate the proposed development, the project developers have been asked to pay for in <br />the amount equal to the appraised value of the subject trees. The City uses the money to plant <br />trees elsewhere in the City where needed. Thus, in addition to require the installation of the <br />landscaping plan as proposed, staff has also added a condition of approval (Condition #26) <br />requiring monetary compensation for the loss of the trees prior to the issuance of a building <br />permit. The specific monetary amount would be determined by the Planning Director based on <br />the appraised value. <br /> <br />Other Site Improvements <br /> <br />At the neighborhood meetings, the nearby residents addressed concerns of existing property <br />maintenance, including the fencing around the preschool playground area and the landscaping in <br />general. A landscaping plan is provided for Phase I construction. Staffhas added a condition of <br />approval (Condition #29) requiring a detail landscaping and irrigation plan, including planting <br />species, sizes, and quantities, be submitted for the review and approval by the Planning Director <br />prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staffhas also included a condition of approval <br />(Condition #13) requiring the existing fence be improved as part of Phase I construction. <br /> <br /> Parking lot lights would be included in Phase II construction to provide for security and safety. <br /> Considering the adjoining residential uses, staffhas added a condition of approval (Condition <br /> #9) requiring light details, include a light fixture details and a lighting cut-sheet, be submitted <br /> for the parking lot reconfignration and expansion during Phase II design review. <br /> <br /> Traffic <br /> <br /> A traffic study is not required for the proposed multi-phase master expansion project. The <br /> Traffic Engineer, however, in review of the proposal, indicated that a traffic study will be <br /> required in the event that the preschool program expands. Staffhas added a condition of <br /> approval (Condition #10) addressing this issue. <br /> <br /> Grading <br /> <br /> Case No. PCUP-118/PDR-391 Planning Commission <br /> Page ~ 8 - <br /> <br /> <br />