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<br />the viability of the plantings. The Landscape Architect, aller considering the site and the <br />neighbors' concerns, has recommended planting two (2) minimum 15-gallon Pittosporlltn <br />ellgenioides, (no common name). This small narrow evergreen tree is a proven performer in <br />Pleasanton's alkaline soils, is pest free, possesses a non-aggressive root system and a moderate <br />growth rate to approximately 25 feet in height and 15 feet in width (see photos below). <br /> <br /> <br />Pittosporum eugenioides tree (left) and leaves (above) <br /> <br />Cognizant of the limited planter space on the Rhoades property, another condition requires the <br />application to pay, at a reasonable cost, for the purchase and installation of 5-gallon shrubs on <br />Stanton's property, the type and species of which shall he suhject to the review and approval of <br />the Planning Director. The shrubs shall be planted, with consent of the Stantons, for a length of <br />approximately 12 feet in the Stantons' rear yard area to best provide screening of the Stanton's <br />rear "courtyard" from the second story balcony. <br /> <br />Staff believes the existing and required planting on both properties will not only preserve the <br />Stantons' tentants privacy once the addition is built, but will block the current view the Rhoades <br />have into the living area of the Stantons' home. <br /> <br />The second concern raised by the appellants is that the addition is "not within the tract <br />character" of ranch style homes nor "in harmony of adjoining properties." They also mention <br />that the homes were not originally built with balconies. As detailed in the Planning Commission <br />staffreport, stalTreiterates that the tract includes a variety of tasteful styles and remodels, <br />including one and two story homes. Please see the below photos that show a selection of homes <br />on Anastacia Court and Joanne Circle. More examples of homes in the tract are shown in <br />Exhibit G of the Planning Commission stafl'report. Staff'notes that second story balconies are <br />not uncommon and that they are typically allowed when privacy issues are addressed through <br />landscape screening. <br /> <br />SR:06:210 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br />