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Minutes Planning Commissio: 2/13/85 needed to keep the children contained. The redwood trees are right by his driveway and he felt this would create a dangerous situation in not being able to see the children. He had problems with the scale of the site plan, existing and proposed. In the proposed site plan trees appear that don't appear on the existing plan presented. There are two trees on the lot line by their garage. He prefers they remove the tree rather than cut the branches off. He is afraid the root system will do damage to the old garage house which is close to the lot line. Commissioner Lindsey asked about cleaning up the site as discussed by Mr. Cordtz earlier. Mr. Cordtz indicated that there are scattered signs all over the yard. He expressed a great deal of concern about the trees and the fact that he has posted a $25,000 bond to see that nothing happens to them. Chairman Doherty asked staff whether or not the current applicant should also post a $5000 bond per tree. Mr. Warnick stated that it could be required, however, they are not changing the grading significantly. He didn't feel, at this point, that a tree report is necessary. If the Planning Commission feels it is needed, it can be required. Chairman Doherty indicated that if the City requires paving, this could conceivably impact trees and, therefore, it would be prudent to get a tree report. Commissioner Wilson indicated he felt the City should definitely be responsible for any liability for injury or property damage if a tree falls down or branches fall off. He indicated he has a tree on his property at Foothill/Bernal leaning 30 degrees. When the house was there, one didn't notice that the tree was leaning. Mr. Harris suggested that the traffic on the subject property would probably not damage the trees for which Mr. Cordtz has posted a bond. Mr. Cordtz indicated that he wants this liability shared. Mr. Cordtz further had problems with the possibility that roots of the trees would destroy the foundation of his garage house. Commissioner Getty asked about these trees. Mr. Harris indicated they are fairly small. Commissioner Getty asked if this Diablo Termite was a home occupation or commercial use. Mr. Swift indicated that when they moved in it was probably commercial. Mr. Cordtz indicated this is not the case. They all bought their properties at the same time from the Regalias and the properties were zoned residential. Lisa Cox indicated that the front fence is 2-1/2 feet and they were planning to paint and lattice it to increase the height to four feet. Chairman Doherty asked if this appeared on their plans and suggested that the applicant review the City's requirements with the City staff. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lindsey stated that Mr. Cordtz was required to post a bond for the trees and that it is reasonable that a tree expert - 4 -