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Ten planting islands are proposed among the parking stalls. They would be planted with groups of Mexican feather grass/ fruitless swan hill olive/ lavender or groups of rosemary/Italian cypress. The focused landscaping is proposed near the restaurant entrance and at the foundation area and resembles a knot garden. The planting material chosen for this area are more of a decorative and ornamental specimens. Among a variety of roses and daylilies, the planting list includes bearded iris, common calla, veronica, seasonal annuals, etc. Drainage As proposed, the vineyards would receive all storm water runoff from the building and the parking areas. This approach has been reviewed and accepted by the Public Works/ Engineering Department and is the same methodology as the other sites nearby. As conditioned, the applicant is required to submit a drainage plan to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Public Comment As previously mentioned, the original proposal was to convert the use of the existing building from office to restaurant at the current location. Many of the nearby residents responded unfavorably to the proposal, citing concerns of noise, lighting, traffic, parking, and utility service infrastructure. To respond to the issues, the applicant met with a group of residents reside on East Ruby Hill Drive, Avio Court, Varese Court, and Santel Court on November 28, 2006. The residents indicated support of the project if the restaurant use would be relocated toward Vineyard Avenue further away from the existing residents. On January 18, 2007, the Ruby Hill Homeowners Association first heard the proposal. The HOA agreed to schedule a special meeting to hear the details of the proposal. On February 26, 2007, the applicant presented the project to the HOA. The plans showed the restaurant relocated approximately 1,000 feet away from the closet home in Ruby Hill, and approximately 180 feet to the Vineyard Avenue as discussed with the residents in November 2006. The proposal also separated the private event functions from daily dining. Many issues were discussed, and HOA provided written comment summaries its comments. Notices of the Planning Commission's public hearing on this item were sent to property owners, business tenants, and homeowners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. PUD-93-02-09M/PCUP-182 Planning Commission Page - ]2 -