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Molin Concrete page 8 Staff is recommending that this condition remain in effect, and that it apply to the entire site, not only the northern storage area. 12. Comments by other City Staff. comment: A report on traffic implications from SEH suggests a condition of approval to prevent truck parking on Lilac St., which was included as condition 7. 13. The landscape plan shall be amended to show the following: a. Berm location 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 this condition as it is now written. However, it may be appropriate for additional screening of the property. This is discussed further in the section on P & Z recommendations, below. d. Landscaping along 4th Avenue comment: The plans include landscaping alon 4th Ave. The new landscaping plan includes some changes in species along Lttn Ave. The new plantings are more drought tolerant. Quantities are similar.