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3. With the exception of the type, color, and location, everything else is the same (gallon size, dimensions, etc). Furthermore, it states that the well produces 7-gallons of water per minute (approximately 10,000-gallons per day) and it takes 10,000-gallons per day to water one acre of ground; the applicant's property is 1.33 acres. The old wooden tank was located in the middle of the pasture and the location of the new tank was strategically chosen for the following reasons: ^ Having the tank located next to and in line with the well, as recommended by the well installer, would allow the booster pump to operate more efficiently and reduce the stress of having to pump the well water over a long distance; which would burn out the pump otherwise; ^ The tank was placed on the other side of the well so that the neighbor's views would not be blocked from their residence; ^ They wanted to ensure that the horses that are kept on the property are not injured or run into the tank by placing it closer to the rear fence; and ^ It is more esthetically pleasing not having the tank in the middle of the pasture. The applicant stated that they chose a green color tank because they felt that it blended in with the natural surroundings; they are willing to paint it brown to match the old tank color if desired. The applicant has also planted Sequoia Redwood trees along the entire fence line bordering their property to add privacy and screening for the neighbors from their driveway and their front yard, where the tank is most visible to the neighbor. The City's Landscape Architect, Michael Fulford, reviewed the placement and current size of the trees and stated that the trees would likely grow 3-feet per year and would provide adequate screening in the next 1 to 2 years. He also stated that given the planting proximity of the trees next to each other, the trees would offer appropriate screening of the tank and recommended that the foliage on the trees not be cut in order to provide lower screening as the trees grow. Please see the site plan and pictures in Exhibit A for the exact location of the trees. Staff would like to note that the neighbor, 455 Sycamore Road, removed the trees along the front of their property to make it more "open" for them which ultimately exposed the old tank as well as the new tank. SEE NEXT PAGE PCUP-205, Janny Rocah /Water Tank Planning Commission Page 4 of 10