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27- 1/xecpt as otherwise conditioned, all trees used in landscaping shall be a minimum of l 5 gallons in size and all shrubs a ininin~um of 5 gallons. 28. Lardscaping shall be designed to minimize irrigation and runoff promote surface. infiltration where appropriate, and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides that can contribute to sWrmwater pollution" a- Where feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat stormwater runoff hi areas that provide detention of water. plants that are tolerant of saturated soil conditions and prolonged exposure to water shall be specified. Soil shall be amended as rcquired- h- Pla~zt in aterials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such as soil type, topography. climate, amount and tuning of sunlight, prevailing winds. rainfall, air move rent, patterns of land use, ecological consistency and plant interactions to ensure successful establishn~ent- c- Landscaping shall also comply with City of Pleasanton ordinances and policies regarding water conservation- d_ Structures shall be designed to discourage the occ ~~rrence and entry of pests into buildings, thus minitrtizing the need for pesticides- 29- Prier to occupancy, the landscape designer shall certify in writing to the Planning Director that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans with respect to size, number, and species of plants and overall design" 30- No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans or tree report- "fhe proj act developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Lllircctor in the amount of five thousat~d dollars ($5,000 for each tree required to be preserved. up to a inaximuni of twenty-five thousand dollars ~$25,000~- "this cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following completion of construction and shall be forfeited if the trees are removed destroyed, or disfigured" For trees that arc removed, destroyed, or disfigured during construction, the applicant shall pay a fine in the amount equal to the appraised value of the subject tree- If the line based on the appraised value of the tree(s) ex coeds the bond air ~~~~, rho applicant shall pay the difference between the bond and the appraised value of the subject tree(,). 31 - The project developer shall comply with the recomtricndations of the tree report prepared by "1'raverso Tree Service dated September 6, 2005" The cxi sting pomegranate tree ~Trce No- 20) may he removed at the discretion of the Planning Director to allow another feature be installed in its place such as a fountain or statue. No tree triniiriing or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The proj act developer shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to conduct a. field inspection prior to issuance of a grading or building permit to ensure that all recotntrtendations have been properly implemented" "1'he consultant shall certify in writing that such rccoinrnendations have been followed- 5