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Existing Trees 34. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared by Hortscience dated July 1997 and updated May 3, 1999. No tree trimming or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. Protective fencing around all the trees to be preserved shall be installed prior to the commencement of any grading on the site and shall be maintained at all times during the construction. The applicant shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed. 35. No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans. The applicant shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of $5,000 for each tree required to be preserved, up to a maximum of $25,000. This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following acceptance of public improvements or completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees are destroyed or substantially damaged. 36. The developer shall provide more detailed plans showing the grading and other proposed improvements around the two large valley oaks (Trees 877 and 879) to be preserved. These detailed plans shall follow the design recommendations in the tree report update prepared May 3, 1999. The location, heights, and materials of any necessary retaining wall at the base of these trees shall be submitted for the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the approval of the final map. Also, the maintenance of any storm drains installed at the base of these trees shall be the responsibility of the homeowners association. The developer shall disclose these requirements to all potential buyers and shall record deed restrictions on the proposed lots next to these two existing oak trees prohibiting any grading, planting, irrigation, or other improvements within an area designated by the consulting arborist. The deed restrictions shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director and City Attorney prior to the recordation of the final map. Geotechnical 37. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the geotechnical reports prepared by Lowney Associates dated April 10, 1997 and June 25, 1997, as well as those of the City's Peer Reviewer, Cotton, Shires & Associates.. The applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review and approve all foundation, retaining wall, and drainage geotechnical aspects of the final development plans to ensure that the recommendations