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Planning & Zoning Board <br />March 8, 2000 <br />Page 8 <br />Mr. Rafferty commented that tree grates sometimes become weed beds, and the low luster <br />paint on the grates could become chipped and scratched. He had a concern about those <br />items, and even though they can be wonderful protection for the trees, the grates can <br />become full of weeds and you do not see people taking care of the weeds very often. <br />Mr. Corson noted that trash tends to accumulate in the swales, and when water flows <br />through the swales the trash sticks in certain areas. This could become a maintenance <br />problem. <br />Mr. Smyser reiterated that maintenance will require more attention in the draft. He said <br />he would look at these issues further. <br />Mr. Rafferty noted his thanks for the beautification efforts in the draft, but said he is <br />concerned about the long -term maintenance of these efforts. <br />Mr. Smyser said he would make an effort to come up with maintenance data for the <br />Commission to review that would include information on maintenance costs. <br />Mr. Powell noted that some cities have done these i f street scapes, and this <br />information may already be assembled somewh <br />Mr. Johnson asked if the City should conc + trate inimizing the noise for the <br />homeowners who live along the freeway, d affect their property values. He <br />suggested looking at enhancing the 1 ca in these areas. <br />Ms. Lane questioned if the City sh a all of the same trees on one street. She <br />commented that if these trees �� •�, aced, all of the trees on one street could <br />potentially be lost. She sai+ wo >+ like to see a variety of species of trees on the <br />streets. <br />Mr. Smyser said he would look into the tree issue. <br />Chair Schaps suggested the Commission hold a workshop during the last week of March <br />before the public hearing so all of the questions can be worked out. <br />Mr. Smyser reported that he did not expect everything to be all neatly tied up at the time <br />of the public hearing, but the document would incorporate all comments so far, and <br />questions should be answered. He said the Commission could get through the signage <br />portion of the draft at the meeting before the public hearing. <br />Mr. Johnson asked if home occupations need a special attention in the signage chapter of <br />the draft. <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />