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91 Durant Avenue 3 03/11/97 A-97-1/PD-97-1 • All joints should be tightly sealed to the degree feasible. This measure means that there must be complete attachment of planks to posts and rails. The Commission also suggested investigating another variety of tree, other than a Eucalyptus, to be selected by the Landscape Architect as a buffer between the project and the adjacent meat processing business. Mr. Donald Rose, Landscape Architect has responded back with a letter (see attached) that the Commission's concern is that Eucalyptus nicholii (Willow -leafed Peppermint) is a member of the Eucalyptus Family. Most people are familiar with Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum Eucalyptus) which is a large , messy tree that produces a lot of leaf litter. This one tree has given Eucalyptuses a bad reputation. It is Mr. Rose's opinion that Eucalyptus nichohi is a good choice for a visual screen because it is tall, thin leafed, evergreen and narrow. It does not produce leaf litter and is a friendly tree to live adjacent to. He explains that if you did not know it was a Eucalyptus you would never guess that it was related to the Blue Gum. In addition, the Commission requested that high quality paving be considered for the project. This recommendation could include the use of colored concrete, stamped concrete and/or pavers to accent the proposed concrete driveway. The developer intends to prepare a paving plan with specific details to demonstrate intentions of meeting the Commissioners' expectation of high quality paving. The plan and details will be shown at the City Council Meeting. The Findings supporting approval of the Planned Development application are included in the attached report. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Negative Declaration for review has been prepared and is attached for the City Council's consideration. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission and Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1. Adopt the attached Negative Declaration by motion; 2. Approve the proposed Reclassification (A-97-1) by adopting the attached ordinance; and 3. Make the necessary Findings and approve the proposed Planned Development (PD-97-1), subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, by motion. IT