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which was already covered by a condition of approval. He noted that there was a landscaping request as well, which is covered in the revised Condition 16. With respect to the request regarding reflective glass, he stated that predominantly non-reflective glass is used in residential construction. He indicated that there are a series of two-story houses in the area, none of which have the same type of limitations for non-reflective glass. He added that at some point, there will be reflections coming off of this house as well as others in the morning and afternoon hours. Commissioner Olson noted that the V-ditch runs down the easement and he inquired if it was located slightly left to the center of the easement toward the Greene property. Mr. Pavan confirmed that was the case. Commissioner Olson disclosed he spoke with Mary Greene on the telephone and noted that in her presentation tonight, she mentioned the controversy concerning that property line and where the fence is; however, if the fence is anywhere on the other side of that V-Ditch, he stated that he was not sure if it was on her property or on the easement. He noted, however, that the fence has been fixed, and, therefore, this is anon-issue. Mr. Pavan explained that there was an existing wire mesh at the time of PUD approval, and because of age, slope subsidence, and horses, it did not coincide with the property line. He added that the property line and fence were surveyed very carefully under Ms. Greene's supervision, and the fence was built as established by Mr. Darryl Alexander, subject to review by the City Engineer. Commissioner Olson referred to the trees and said that he likes the evergreen mitigation. He noted that the Commission received an email from a lady indicating that she thought the size of the trees recommended in the staff report were not large enough. Mr. Pavan directed the Commission to Fire Station No. 4 on Bernal Avenue, which was landscaped with a combination of 15-gallon and 24-inch-box sized trees in 2005. He noted that now, three years later, the landscaping is lush and provides full foliage. He stated that the City experimented with planting Coast Redwoods, from 5-gallon to 48-inch sizes, and he presented pictures of the plants after 5 and 10 years, and it was found that the 5-gallon tree overtook the 48-inch box sized tree in height. He stated that the City uses 15-gallon and 24-inch box sized trees and that he could secure some estimates on cost; however, a 36-inch-box sized tree will cost approximately $500 to be installed, whereas a 15-gallon tree costs $130, and a 24-inch-box sized tree is $300. He noted that staff could secure additional trees; larger trees will give an immediate effect, but over the longevity of the installation, the 15- gallon and 24-inch box are the best way to go to achieve the screening. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thought the email had to do with the species rather than the sizes of the trees, and he agreed with Mr. Pavan's statements regarding size. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 9, 2008 Page 33 of 39