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Chairman Doherty looked at the tree after the last Planning <br />Commission meeting. The tree was diseased and hallow, but <br />trees in that condition still live. There was no way with <br />the construction of the road, however, that this particular <br />tree would live. If the tree had been healthy, the roots <br />were so mangled that life would not be possible. He <br />asked staff at the provious Planning Commission to order <br />the current edition of Protecting Shade Trees, a copy <br />of which he furnished to :them. He asked that sufficient <br />quantites be ordered to furnish homeowners and developers. <br />He would like to see a California Licensed Landscape <br />Architect on developer's premises during the .course <br />of construction, the expense of which shall be paid by the <br />developer. Chairman Doherty did feel that the applicant <br />was making a best efforts attempt in putting a tree some- <br />place on the property. <br />Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Harris for staff's comments <br />on the proposed Eucalyptus trees. Mr. Harris stated that <br />the developer has had the existing Eucalyptus trees trimmed <br />and they are apparently very healthy. It seems logical <br />that if trees are added to the area that they be the same <br />species. Staff has no expert on this type of thing. <br />Commissioner Lindsey asked the applicant what he felt <br />about oak trees vs. Eucalyptus. Mr. Dunkley voiced no <br />objections if they are proposed to be put anywhere except <br />the front left Corner they would be in the way. <br />Commissioner Getty stated that the Eucalyptus tree would <br />probably grow faster. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />Commissioner Lindsey felt it was unfortunate that this <br />situation has happened and he recommended that the tree <br />be removed, that appropriate landscaping be done on the site <br />in accordance with approval of the staff. He indicated <br />that he is'no expert in California Oak or Eucalyptus trees <br />and felt this issue could be decided by staff. He recom- <br />mended that the Condition of approval concerning this <br />PUD Modification relating to the "best efforts to save the <br />tree" be eliminated as it is obvious the tree must be <br />removed. He asked that a landscape plan be submitted for <br />staff approval Concerning the site and the type of trees <br />to be worked with staff. This motion was seconded by <br />Commissioner Getty. <br />-4- <br />