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• • • Molin Concrete October 10, 2001 page 9 comment: The berm exists and is shown on the old and new landscaping plans. The new grading plan shows it as well. b. Berm height of not less than 7 feet. comment: The existing berm meets this height condition. C. A solid row of coniferous trees on the north side of the buffer yard with a row of deciduous trees on the south side of the buffer yard. comment: Molin is requesting that this condition be deleted (see letter). The trees originally were part of a design for a lower (5') berm closer to the northern property line. The two rows of trees would provide additional screening. The berm is 7' to 8' high and setback 100+ feet, creating the setback and buffer area referred to in condition 6. Molin believes that the taller berm and the large setback area provide an adequate buffer and screen for the neighbors. Molin estimates the cost of the two solid rows of trees at $22,000. The berm is at the end of the runway for the Lino Air Park. Staff discussed the trees with representatives of the Lino Air Park. Staff and those representatives agreed that coniferous and deciduous trees planted along the berm would create a safety issue. For this reason, staff recommends eliminating the requirement for the two rows of trees along the berm. d. Landscaping along 4th Avenue comment: The plans include landscaping alon 4th Ave. The new landscaping plan includes some changes in species along 4 Ave. The new plantings are more drought tolerant. Quantities are similar. e. Irrigation for buffer area. comment: Molin is requesting that this condition be deleted (see letter). The "buffer area" is the berm. The revised landscaping plan submitted with the current application includes species that are more drought tolerant than the previous plan. Molin's landscaping consultant recommended these plants. Quantities are similar to the original plan. The irrigation system would be expensive: Molin estimates $18,000. Staff recommends eliminating the requirement for an irrigation system on the berm.