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Staff Report to the Planning Commission Lands of Askariaaru 27198 Elena Road November 6, 2008 Page 3 of 12 (1) additional outdoor parking space is located at the front of the new residence outside of the required setbacks. Outdoor Liehtine The applicant is proposing the minimum number of lights fixtures need, one per door and two for double doors. Staff has included condition #11 for outdoor lighting, requiring that fixtures be down shielded, frosted glass, low wattage, and shall not encroach or reflect on adjacent properties. The applicant has submitted lighting specifications indicating that all proposed fixtures will be down shielded or have frosted glass covers to mitigate visibility. Trees & Landscanin¢ Existing vegetation on the property includes two (2) heritage oaks, of 39" and 42" diameter along the front (north) property line. The rest of the property is planted with several fruit trees, two (2) large cedar trees, a maple tree, and some ornamental plantings around the house. Four (4) apricot trees are proposed to be removed as part of the site development application. To ensure that all significant trees will be protected throughout the construction period, staff has included condition of approval #5 requiring that the trees within the vicinity of the construction be fenced for protection. There are a number of trees along the east property line which provide significant screening for the neighbor at 27142 Elena Road. There is currently a fence along this property line which is located approximately one foot to two feet into the subject property. The applicant requests a fence to be built on the shared property line. The trees that are located on or very close to the property line may need to be removed or substantially trimmed to accommodate the proposed fence. A landscape screening and erosion control plan will be required after final framing of the new residence. Due to the neighbors concerns about privacy, staff recommends that the landscape screening application come back to the Commission for review. Furthermore, any landscaping required for screening or erosion control will be required to be planted prior to final inspection, and a maintenance deposit to ensure viability of plantings will be collected prior to final inspection (condition #3). Dramaee Water runoff generated from the new development will be collected in 6" PVC pipe and carried to a detention box then slowly dispersed though a 3" pipe to a dissipation trench located at the front of the property. Pursuant to Section 10-2.503, Drainage Facilities Standards, of the Municipal Code, the Engineering Department has reviewed and determined that the proposed drainage design