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(- ~... <br />they allowed the pool construction to continue, but they could have had all work stopped <br />and this process would have started back then. <br />Ms. Johnston explained that they are not trying to tell him what to plant in his yard as there <br />are numerous varieties to choose from, as long as they follow the plan, but that they do not <br />want to wait five to seven yeazs for the trees to grow. <br />Mr. Lam stated that he does not want to wait five to seven years for the trees to grow. He <br />mentioned he bought his home because of the privacy in his backyadd, but now his privacy <br />is gone. <br />Ms. Johnston explained that the lot behind them went through this same process a few <br />years ago and a compromise was reached. They are now involved again because it is <br />condition of that lot that there not be any grading. <br />Ms. Decker looked over the landscaping plans. <br />Ms. Johnston explained that they are only looking for a compromise and not trying to tell <br />the applicant what to plant in his yazd, but that lot has conditions to abide by. <br />Mr. Jeffrey stated that the wall is from the original grade and that no fill was added. <br />Mrs. Johnston asked if there was a timeline for completion of the back yard. <br />Ms. Decker asked to see pictures of the trees to be planted in the backyard. <br />Discussion enthused regazding the varieties of trees. <br />Ms. Decker requested that everyone go outside to look at a Podocarpus tree. <br />Ms. Decker understood that the main goal for everyone was to recapture their privacy. She <br />identified on the plans the two areas where the most screening was needed. <br />Ms. Johnston agreed that privacy was the main concern and that certain azeas remain <br />landscape only, even if the grade changes. <br />Mr. Jeffrey stated that he is not familiaz with all the varieties of trees and bushes available, <br />but he would be willing to consider other varieties then the ones he received from his <br />landscape architect. He mentioned the maintenance for the trees must be considered when <br />choosing the landscape materials. <br />Mr. Johnston stated that nurseries in the area aze very informative and can help to choose <br />the correct trees, bushes and hedges. <br />Ms. Decker recommended three different trees; Pittosporum Eugeniodes, Rhus Lancea and <br />Rhus Laurina and a planting strategy to produce screening as soon as possible. <br />ZA Hearing, PDR-715 <br />July 10, 2008 <br />5 <br />