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L DRAFT PlanningCommission Minutes .. , March 11, 2004 Page 2 windows on the southwest side of the addition including a deck which is on the opposite side of the Chan's property. The intent was that the windows directly facing the Chan's property, not the ones on the side (southeast). Commissioner Kerns reviewed the original landscape screening plan and noted that some of the trees were not installed. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Mehta, 14293 Saddle Mountain Drive, applicant, felt the three trees on the Chan property were already blocking the views of his second story addition. Three additional trees would not provide any additional blockage. He does not propose to add any trees to the front of the building. Regarding the windows, Mr. Mehta felt they are too narrow and do not look good on a residence. He is proposing to install a fixed window underneath the one foot deep window with opaque/obscure glass similar to the one approved. This would provide some sunlight and still provide privacy. Also, Mr. Mehta felt that the inside stairway leading to the second story is very dark. He is proposing to add one small solar lens skylight. He would also like to change the windows on the southeast side of the addition which do not face the Chan's property. Allison Flynn, 44444 Rock Island Drive, Antioch, original landscape architect in 1989, stated that originally the trees were not the issue; it was ground cover required for erosion control. When drafting the plan she did not communicate with the owner to make sure that the trees were actually existing on the east side of the property. When she took the photos of the oak trees in front of the Chan's residence and marked it on the landscape plan, she noted that they were very young oak trees and felt that in five years they would thoroughly provide screening. Their potential is 40 feet high. This is why she felt additional landscaping would not provide any more privacy but just add more trees. She further discussed the size of the recommended 24" box trees which could be a size of 12 feet in height and 5 feet in width. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Mordo asked for clarification regarding the three trees shown on the plan along the driveway between the applicant's property and the Chan's property asking if they currently exist. Ms. Flynn responded no. They were the trees that were proposed by the architect a year ago for possible screening. They are not currently proposing these three trees as shown on the plan. They are only proposing one tree in front of the building. Commissioner Mordo noted that they do not have a plan of what is currently being proposed. The plan indicates three camphor trees in the front (24" box) as well as five 5-gallon bamboo shrubs. Ms. Flynn clarified that they are showing an alternate plan; however their preference is not to put the trees in. Chairman Clow noted that what the applicant has submitted for a landscape plan indicates three trees in front of the house. Mr. Mehta felt they were not needed since the Chan's trees provide adequate screening. Commissioner Mordo noted the Environmental Design Committee's request for one additional tree next to the garage side. Staff is requiring the three trees as proposed plus the additional tree by the garage. Stephan Chan, 14295 Saddle Mountain Drive, provided written comments for review. He discussed his existing three trees which are 6 1/z years old. Regarding the landscape screening plan, he agrees with the staff report that an additional tree is needed by the garage at a location that would shield light emission towards his property from the second story side windows. Further suggestions as follows: all trees facing their property be evergreen; add shrubs of