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suggested that the Commission follows its decision to uphold the appeal with amending the conditions of the Zoning Administrator's approval. Commissioner Pearce indicated that she would also like to require a detailed specific landscape drawing that is drawn to scale and in substantial conformance to the Exhibit A landscape picture dated April 8, 2008, maintain the conditions of Tract 5835 except as modified by these conditions, and to amend Condition No. 3 to enable a faster growth of plantings. Mr. Dolan stated that the Commission could put a performance statement in the condition similar to the way staff wrote in its memo and include whatever year the Commission would like. He added that staff would review those species to ensure they have a growth rate that would accomplish the purpose within the desired timeframe. Commissioner Pearce indicated that she would like to include a 35-foot setback in the rear yard on which above-ground structures would be prohibited and that a four-foot high berm be installed. Commissioner Fox requested the addition of a condition that the applicant be required to submit engineered drawings to ensure the stability, safety, and proper drainage of the berm, subject to City review and approval; that no lighting be place on the pool that are directed toward the neighbors' houses; and that all conditions of PDR-715 stay in force provided they are not in conflict with these conditions. Mr. Dolan indicated that Conditions Nos. 4, 6, and 10 of PDR-715 would be deleted. Commissioner Narum asked Commissioner Pearce whether she wanted to keep the wall in the same place or remove it. Commissioner Pearce replied that she was concerned about the impact of moving the wall and that she would like to add a condition to potentially vegetate the wall to soften its appearance. Chair Blank agreed with adding vegetation to the wall, which he felt is a compromise. Commissioner Pearce revised her motion to include the proposed amendments as follows: (1) the applicant shall provide a detailed landscape drawing drawn to scale by a landscape architect and approved by staff which conforms substantially to the Exhibit A landscape plan dated April 8, 2008; (2) all conditions of approval of Tract 5835 shall remain in full force and effect except as modified by these conditions; (3) a performance statement shall be included in which staff would review the plant species to ensure they have a growth rate which accomplishes the landscaping screening goal within a three-year time period; (4) the installation of any above-ground permanent structures, such as play structures, sports courts, gazebos, decks, etc. is prohibited within the rear 35 feet of the yard; (5) a landscaped, four-foot tall PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 24, 2008 Page 19 of 41