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Minutes Planning Commission January 22, 1986 applicant for comments. He did note that the view will not be impeded from the second story living area of the Del Sol homes which currently exist. Commissioner Innes then asked about the quantity of dirt proposed to be moved. Mr. Swift responded that the grading is not at all severe with the maximum cuts being about 4 feet. The public hearing was opened. Bob Connolly, 306 Neal Street, applicant and owner of the property, indicated he would defer to his Landscape Architect and Land Surveyor concerning some conditions on which he had questions. Al Dutchover, 147 Old Bernal Avenue, Landscape Architect on the project, took issue with the proposed concept of a 6' sideyard setback when the Code requires only 5 feet for a total of 14 in the R-1-7500 Zoning District. Mr. Dutchover reviewed his wall exhibit for the benefit of the Commission. Regarding the oak tree, he expressed some concern about oil in the water of the natural creek flow and felt it could harm the tree. Abetter solution would be to have moisture sensors and automatic irrigation. Mr. Dutchover asked that Condition No. 21 be modified so that the owner of Parcel No. 9 shall grant authority to the homeowners association for the maintenance of the 69" oak tree. Commissioner Innes stated that he has an oak tree larger than the subject tree on his property and it requires a lot of money and care to maintain it. Mr. Dutchover indicated they want Condition No. 21 in the spirit of compromise. Commissioner Innes pointed out that it is very tough to landscape in an area where there is a large tree. Mr. Swift stated that staff felt that the landscaping would be put in by the owner at the beginning and the association would have to hire somebody to take care of that tree and that person would be a landscape architect. Commissioner Innes felt that whoever bought the lot would probably do so for the tree. He would support the homeowner taking care of the tree and not the association. He felt the tree should be addressed in the deed to the property. Commissioner Wellman felt it might be possible to have a homeowner who may not appreciate the maintenance and cost and felt perhaps it would be better to have the maintenance of the tree by the homeowner's association. Commissioner Wellman asked if Condition No. 19 is included if No. 7 would require modification. Mr. Swift indicated it might be appropriate to have "to be worked out with the staff" added to the condition. Gil Barbee, Land Surveyor, reviewed the viewshed stating that there are many trees and bushes in excess of 20 feet in height along the eastern property line. If the views are an issue, the existing homeowners of the area have expressed no concern about it. Commissioner Innes then discussed visual impacts of the proposed lots. Mr. Barbee then discussed the oak tree, location of roots, etc. He also indicated that the water in the creek - 5 - . __. 7.. _.... .____.,.... __. .__ .. ..