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14. The location of any pad mounted transformers or other utility equipment/ boxes shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director prior to issuance of permits by the Building and Safety Division. Such transformers shall be screened by landscaping or contained within an enclosure matching the building and with corrugated metal gates. All transformers shall be shown on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits. The project developer shall attempt to locate transformers at the rear of the site. 15. The final building materials and colors are subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. Any changes to the approved building materials and/or colors shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. 16. All backflow prevention devices, above ground irrigation controls, and above ground irrigation meters shall be located and screened so as to minimize visual impacts. The location of all backflow prevention devices, above ground irrigation controls, and above ground irrigation meters and the quantity and type of proposed landscape screening shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director prior to installation. 17. The project developer shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared by HortScience, Inc. dated June 2006. The project developer shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed. 18. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the project developer shall pay for all trees in good condition and six (6) inch in diameter or greater that need to be removed for the proposed development. The specific compensation amount shall be determined by the Planning Director based on the appraised value of these trees from HortScience, Inc. 19. No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans or tree report. The project developer may be required to post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each tree required to be preserved, up to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following completion of construction and shall be forfeited if the trees are removed, destroyed, or disfigured. For trees that are removed, destroyed, or disfigured during construction, the applicant shall pay a fine in the amount equal to the appraised value of the subject tree. If the fine based on the appraised value of the tree(s) exceeds the bond amount, the applicant shall pay the difference between the bond and the appraised value of the subject tree(s).