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residential construction" PHA recommends, not only retaining and <br /> renovating the existing home, but also that the exterior of the proposed <br /> homes be changed to a carefully detailed craftsman style based on the <br /> original look of that existing home. Particular attention should be paid to <br /> windows, porches, traditional-appearing siding, exposed rafters and roof <br /> tiles. The upgraded traditional-themed exterior designs will enhance the <br /> vintage character of the street-an important entry to the Pleasanton Historic <br /> District. <br /> Addendum to this submission: The arborist's report is now public <br /> record and indicates that among the some 20 trees designated for <br /> removal to build this fourteen home compound, that 12 of these trees <br /> are categorized as heritage trees that will be tacitly removed. Although <br /> fines will be paid to the city and young trees planted at this project or <br /> elsewhere in the city with those fines, PHA opposes the removal of <br /> heritage trees. PHA supports the need to retain these heritage trees that <br /> if replaced by new trees will greatly alter the environment and take up <br /> to a half-century to replace the growth we will lose. October 2010 <br /> The Pleasanton Heritage Association is a citizen's advisory group to the city. <br /> The final authority for the approval of any proposed structure rests, solely, <br /> with the city of Pleasanton. <br /> Submitted by Pleasanton Heritage Association, August 23, 2010 <br /> Linda Garbarino, PHA Chairperson and Bonnie Krichbaum, Vice-Chair <br />