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Existing Trees 27. The applicant shall comply with the tree preservation recommendations of the tree report prepared by HortScience dated "Received May 18, 2006". No tree trimming or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The applicant shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of demolition and grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented, including and measures needed to ensure the preservation of the trees required to be preserved by this case. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations and any other applicable tree preservation measures of this case have been followed. 28. On Lot 1, the two heritage size Monterey pine trees as shown on the tree report prepared by HortScience dated "Received May 18, 2006", all trees shown between the rear deck and the southern property line, and all trees between the other areas of the house and the southern property line shall be preserved, unless the trees are required to be removed per condition of approval #14. Prior to commencement of any site work, the project developer shall install tree protection fence, at the dripline of the existing trees on the subject site to be preserved. 29. Prior to any site work, the project developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of $5,000.00 for each tree to be preserved should any work, utilities or otherwise, be conducted within an area in which potential impacts may be anticipated. 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. In the event any trees are destroyed or substantially damaged, an arborists' assessment, at the developer's expense, shall be required to determine the damage or loss, then for each damaged or destroyed tree the applicant shall plant at least two native 24" box non-deciduous trees in approximately the same location, and pay the resultant value of the damaged or destroyed trees, as stated in the Hortscience Report, Exhibit A, minus the cost of the replacement trees, to the City's Urban Forestry Fund. 30. If the City Engineer determines additional grading must occur where a tree required to be preserved is located, the applicant shall replace the tree with at least two native 24" box non-deciduous trees in approximately the same location. An arborists' assessment, at the developer's expense, shall be required to determine the value of the tree to be removed and the 9