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Planning Commission Lands of Corrigan 13445 Robleda Road January 8,2004 Page 2 of 5 . The photo on the left of the site depicts the current view of the main residence from ` properties on Burke Lane. Sheets LSP-1, LSP-2, and LSP-3 show the various n 7 types of trees and their : •e � �,��e�-;�.� r�•�. locations'on the site. The tree specimens depicted on the plans appear to provide adequate screening of the view of the new residence from nearby properties and roads. Sheet STP-1 provides the individual height and size of specific trees at the time of installation. In addition to the previously existing trees, a combination of two 16'-tall Camphor trees, ten 14'-tall Italian Cypress, five 12'-tall Maidenhair trees, six 9'-tall Mayten trees, eight 10'-tall Manzanillo Olive trees, five 8'-tall Italian Stone Pines, and two 18'-tall Coast Live Oaks shall screen the new residence from Wildflower Lane and Robleda Road and surrounding properties. Outdoor Lighting The Environmental Design Committee conducted a site visit and reviewed the plans. The committee's main concerns were regarding the type and number of proposed outdoor lighting fixtures on the landscape plan. The lighting plan on Sheet LSP-5 shows driveway lights (spaced 40 feet apart) located within the 30-foot side yard setback of the two properties owned by the applicant. Sheet LSP-6 provides the specifications for the driveway light,fixtures, which appear to shield and focus the light illumination directly on the driveway surface for safety purposes. The Town's outdoor lighting policy generally prohibits uplighting, unless it is clearly demonstrated that the number of uplights are minimal and that the glow of the uplighting is not visible from off site. Light fixtures MR-16, located at several retaining walls and along the perimeter of the residence at every double-door on Sheet LSP-5 are uplights. Staff has recommended in condition of approval #4 that the MR-16 light fixtures be approved only to point downward, be reduced in number of fixtures by 1/3 of the proposed number (53), and be spaced at least 20 feet apart to reduce visibility of outdoor lighting from neighboring properties. Conservation Easement The Town of Los Altos Hills has an open space-conservation easement on the applicant's property over the creek running along Robleda Road, which includes all areas within 25' of the top of bank. Throughout the construction process, neighbors have contacted staff regarding activity within the open space-conservation easement. The restrictions on use of, the conservation easement includes a restrictive covenant against "the cutting of vegetation, except as may be required for fire prevention, thinning, elimination of'diseased growth, and similar