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indicated that she would like to see the exact location ofthe EVA and the utility easement on the Tentative Map and have the right to approve their location. She requested that language be added giving the Roberts the right to approve the location that would be dependent upon any tree removal and relocation of water and power lines. She added that they are working with Mr. Reznick with respect to a lot line adjustment that would need to be done at Final Map and that should any real problems arise, they would work it out at that point. Ms. Roberts then informed the Commission that the property next to the proposed Neal Elementary School is owned by the Lin family. She stated that the property has a PUD and a development agreement for a certain number of homes and some vineyards. She noted that the original road plan prior to the construction of the School District road was to combine their two driveways to get across the road, if possible, onto Vineyard Avenue; however, the plan after the Lin property is developed is to have the Roberts' road go straight across the Lin development and then out to Vineyard Avenue. In response to Chairperson Arkin's inquiry regarding the distance between the proposed EVA and the Roberts' property line, Ms. Roberts replied that it was approximately five feet. She reiterated that she wanted to ensure that not too many trees are removed as the trees were planted to screen their house. She indicated that she believed that their road is narrow but that it was fine and did not find any reason why the road design should not be approved. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to Commissioner Blank's inquiry regarding whether a plan existed to replace the trees being removed from the property, Mr. Iserson replied that there is a condition for a tree replacement plan that would require the applicant to plant six trees for every tree removed. He stated that the final tree replacement plan indicating the exact planting location, the species, the sizes, and other details will come back to the Commission for review at the Tentative Map stage. Commissioner Blank expressed concerned, based on the photosimulations, regarding the visibility of the houses on Lots 1 and 2 and the insufficient screening provided by the trees on the other five lots after five years. He inquired if a tree replacement plan would come with the individual houses when they are reviewed by the Commission. Chairperson Arkin commented that there were many houses on Vineyard A venue that were not completely screened. He also inquired ifthe tree planting plan to soften the view would come with the architectural review for each lot. Mr. Iserson replied that the PUD condition requires the tree replacement plan to come back with the Tentative Map. He indicated that when the lot owners come for the review and approval of the siting and design oftheir custom homes, they will be required to plant a certain number of trees to provide the maximum amount of screening and visual mitigation. He advised that the tree replacement plan for the water tank will be approved by staff. Commissioner Blank complimented the applicant for his hard work with the neighbors and with staff. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 24, 2006 Page 6 0[9