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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-04-07 | 4 | 1. Mr. Lynch's concern with the issuance of the grading permit does not fall under the prevue of the Historical Advisory Board. 2. To resolve Mr. Lynch's concern regarding the size of the trunk diameters of the replacement trees, the Board can extend the landscaping maintenance agreement to five years and require the replacement tree to be larger than 10" diameter. 3. His issue with staff's decision that this project is exempt from CEQA guidelines do not fall under the prevue of this Board and should be addressed during the design review process. 4. According to city records, the Certificate of Approval CA01-08 was valid on the day the tree was removed. The Board approved the request with the condition that two new oak trees be planted on the property. The Board also required the submittal of a landscaping plan for review and approval when new construction is proposed. The current owners have submitted a proposal to construct a single-family residence on the site. A landscaping plan for the planning of two new Oak trees has been prepared in conformance with Resolution HAB-01- 08. The plans for the new construction are currently under review by Design Review staff. Conditions of approval for the Design Review will require protection of the existing trees per the arborist and landscape architect's recommendations, as well as the recordation of a Landscape Maintenance Agreement to ensure maintenance of the oak trees on the property. Staff understands that Mr. Lynch has enjoyed living next to a vacant lot, but the owner is entitled to develop his lot. Ms. Altschuler advised the Board that the decision before this Board tonight is to approve the location of the replacement trees as stated in the Landscaping Maintenance plan. Board member Tilos opened the floor to Board discussion. Board member Miller is in favor of extending the Landscaping Plan to 5 years. He is also in favor of requiring the replacement trees to be bigger than a 10" diameter. The Certified Arborist, Chris Bowen was present. He suggested that the replacement trees be 24" box, which would be close to 8 ft tall when planted. He feels this would improve the property value. M/S to approve the Landscaping Maintenance Plan with the following revisions: (1) Change the replacement trees from two 10-gallon trees to two 24" box trees. (2) Extend the Landscape Maintenance Agreement from 3 to 5 years. REPORTS 3. Consideration and comments on design of proposed 352 space parking structure to be constructed as part of the rehabilitation of the Alameda Theatre and construction of a new Cineplex. The parking structure would be built at 1416 Oak Street within the CC, Community Commercial District. (continued from 2-3-05mtg.) Minutes of April 7, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 4 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-04-07.pdf |