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Minutes Planning Commissior, January 22, 1986 will be a detriment to the tree instead of an asset because of the pollution. He felt the tree should be irrigated. Bob Connolly, stated Lot 9 will be very expensive and the only reason anyone would buy it would be for the oak tree. He would prefer to see the oak tree maintained by the lot owner. He would be willing to have a sprinkler system installed, take care of the tree initially and would expect whoever buys the lot to take care of the tree. More than likely the property owner would resent someone else telling him how to take care of his tree. Mr. Connolly also indicated that he held a meeting of the surrounding homeowners on Thursday night, four out of 12 showed up, went over the plans and no one objected to them. Mary McLaughlin, niece of Dr. Connolly,spoke in supported of his application. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Innes stated that after the walking the site, he was against having Lot 9 as a developable lot. However, after carefully reviewing the situation he feels the oak tree would be better maintained by the developer of the developed lot. He prefers that the owner of Lot 9 be responsible for the oak tree. He did state, however, that oak trees are expensive to maintain and buyer should be made aware of the cost. Commissioner Wellman asked Commissioner Innes if he felt Condition No. 20 should be eliminated. Commissioner Innes, responded he did not feel the condition should be eliminated but it should be changed to show "owner of Parcel No. 9. Commissioner Wellman asked staff about the Heritage Tree ordinance. Mr. Swift explained there is a bond requirement which states the tree shall be alive in one year. Commissioner Lindsey expressed concern with subsequent ownership of the property and future maintenance of the tree. He felt Condition No. 21 was a good one but didn't see how it could be enforced. Commissioner Innes indicated that if the condition is imposed through deed restriction, the title search should point it out clearly. Commissioner Michelotti felt the tree is beautiful and that a house can be built on site No. 9. She agrees with Commissioner Innes' comments but feels some kind of disclosure should be made at the time of the sale of the lot regarding the maintenance and cost of maintenance of the oak tree. A motion was made by Commissioner Wellman, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey that the Negative Declaration prepared for Case PUD-85-21 be recommended for approval inasmuch as approval of Case PUD-85-21 would have an insignificant effect on the environment. ROLL CALL VOTE - 6 -