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Additionally, Kerr asked if the applicant would be willing to provide a pathway easement along the proposed driveway/Ursula Lane. McKeegan explained that Kerr's proposal would cross several other properties' driveways. Summit offered that the pathway that Kerr had described on Ursula had been discussed by the Pathway Committee. Kerr spoke to the importance of acquiring the easement given its proximity to Westwind Barn and the ability to have a safer route for equestrians. Kevin Kielty, a applicant's arborist addressed pp ss Council. Due to McClenahan Tree Service's full schedule, they had subcontracted the tree survey of the lot to Kielty. He reviewed his credentials and experience with construction impact on trees. Kielty had trenched two feet by Tree #35 to see if locating the home at the approved site was feasible. He believed that the home's location did not pose a problem and expected only a 20% root loss. Kielty in response to the comments of the appellant explained that there was no advantage to a pier and grade beam foundation in preserving the trees. Councilmember Summit requested clarification on the retaining wall. She questioned how it could be aesthetically mitigated. Mark Helton, applicant's civil engineer, explained that the wall could be stained,textured or planted for mitigation. Lennart Olsen, appellant, reiterated his concerns regarding the protection of Trees #35/#36 during construction. Kevin Kielty, applicant's arborist responded that every effort would be made to protect the trees. • Kimberly Lee, appellant, expressed her concerns regarding several comments that she had heard from the applicant's arborist. She did not believe that the design of the house was consistent with the goal of saving the trees. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Council Discussion: Councilmember Kerr voiced his support for saving Tree #35. Planning Director Debbie Pedro clarified that Barry Coates, appellant's arborist, had made several specific suggestions to preserve the tree noting that he had not suggested that the house be relocated. Kerr recommended that Coates' comments be incorporated into the approval and he favored adding a Condition of Approval to mitigate the appearance of the retaining walls by coloring them. Kerr encouraged the Council to request the additional pathway easement from the applicant that he had mentioned in his earlier comments and to be flexible on the siting of the pathway easement through the Open Space. Kerr voiced his preference for the alternative fire truck turnaround design that would save Tree #4. Councilmember Larsen concurred with the comments of Councilmember Kerr. He supported approval of the alternative fire engine turnaround that would save Tree #4; mitigating the appearance of the retaining wall; and, flexibility of the pathway siting. Larsen requested that an independent arborist be engaged to monitor the trees during • 9 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 23,2009