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protection of the trees to be preserved. Since the tree report doesn't include specific recommendations for protection of the trees to be preserved, a condition requires that the arborist prepare specific tree preservation recommendations for the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to any construction activities. Staff also notes that the tree report doesn't address potential construction impacts to the trees near the northern corner of the Roberts' lot (i.e., tree nos. 163, 164, and 1333, 1336, 1337, 1341, 1342, 1344, and 1346) that could be impacted by the proposed grading and retaining walls on or near Lot 1. Therefore, a condition requires that the arborist assess the potential construction impacts to these trees and make recommendations to ensure their preservation. Peer Review of Geotechnical Report As required by General Plan policies and the Specific Plan, a geotechnical analysis was prepared for the subject site entitled "Design-Level Geotechnical Investigation Windy Oaks Subdivision" by Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants (BGC) and is provided in the City Council's packet. The recommendations of the geotechnical report were discussed in the Planning Commission staff report. Consistent with City policy, the geotechnical report was peer reviewed by the City's consulting geologist, Mr. Alan Kropp, of Alan Kropp and Associates. In his attached letter, Mr. Kropp indicates that the geotechnical investigation preformed by BGC generally conforms to accepted geotechnical standards of practice, but there are a few items that need to be addressed as the project progresses, such as additional evaluation/investigation regarding possible landslides on some of the lots. The geotechnical analysis and peer-review comments were reviewed and accepted by the City Engineer. A condition of approval has been included that requires the applicant to comply with the recommendations listed in the geotechnical report and peer review letter. Peer Review of Photo Simulations The Specific Plan requires that a visual analysis be created with the development plan review. Photomontages of the proposed development have been provided and were discussed in the Planning Commission staff report. Since that time, the photo simulations have peer reviewed by the City's visual consultant, Mr. Matt Brockway, of Vallier Design Group. In his attached letter, Mr. Brockway indicates that he feels the simulations are accurate and effective in describing the potential scale, mass, location and visibility of the proposed structures and that the simulations fall within industry standards for use in evaluating potential visual impact. PUD FINDINGS Please refer to the attached Planning Commission staff report, pages 18-21, for a discussion of the considerations needed to approve the proposed PUD development plan. SR 06:155 Page 6