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• Planning Commission Lands of Davison August 12, 1998 Page 3 Driveway &Parking The driveway enters the site from the end of the Orchard Hill Lane cul de sac. The parking on the site includes 3 spaces in the garage and 2 spaces in the oversized turnaround area. Both spaces located within the turnaround area are located within the setbacks of the property, but are existing spaces which would not be required to be changed. Outdoor Lighting Outdoor lighting has been shown on sheet 2 of the plans. The applicant proposes one light per exit, except at the front entry. Light fixtures have not been selected, but are required to be downshielded to minimize visibility from off site (condition#5). Trees &Landscaping There are several orchard trees along the slope to the north 6f the existing residence. The trees will provide some minor screening of the new guest house from off site, although additional screening would be required to minimize any visual impact. The Environmental.Design & Protection Committee has commented that additional trees should be planted along the north, downhill side of the new structure. Staff has included a condition requiring staff to review a landscape screening plan for the building prior to final inspection (condition #2). Grading &Drainage The guest house has been located on the flatter portion of the slope, downhill of the residence. The guest house would require up to 3.5 feet of cut at the southern side of the structure and 3 feet of fill along the north portion of the building. Additional cut and fill has beendesigned around the structure to allow for access around the building. The fill to the north of the residence would not exceed 3.5 feet and the retaining wall at the south side of the structure would be 5 feet in height. The basement of the main residence will be backfilled along the front of the residence to assure that the Code requirement for basements is met and this space has not been counted toward the floor or development areas. The Engineering Department has reviewed the plans I and has recommended conditions of approval as specified in Attachment 1. Drainage is designed to sheetflow around the new guest house. The Engineering Department will review and approve the final drainage plan prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Final "as-built" grading and drainage will be inspected by the Engineering Department, and any deficiencies will be required to be corrected prior to final inspection.