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Mr. Abed replied that the purple leaf plum tree is deciduous. He indicated that they are mature right now with about 15-to 25-foot canopies. He noted that what they have about 15 to 20 trees along that edge that are about 15 feet on center and have about a 12-to 15-foot canopy. He added that some of them are in average shape, and about 90 percent are pretty good. He reiterated that they plan to plant trees of the same species in between the existing trees and then infill with ground plants to provide screening for the residents across the way. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if this would be looking directly across the four-story or three- story building. Mr. Abed said yes and noted that the view will taper up. He added that they also have fingers in the parking, and they will have large evergreen canopy trees in those fingers. O'Connor noted that if the trees are all deciduous, then six months out of the year, they would have no leaves. Mr. Abed replied that that is absolutely correct as the current plum trees are deciduous. He noted that there will be a screen there, but it will not be fifteen feet tall in the wintertime. Commissioner O'Connor suggested that if they have to replace some of the existing trees that are not in good shape, they plant evergreen trees rather than using the same deciduous trees. Mr. Ebrahimi replied that they are would do that. He then referred the Commission to Sheet L1.0 of Exhibit B, which shows a row of six-to eight-feet tall shrubs at the bottom all the way to the fence line; infill trees right at the fence line all the way along the property line; and additional trees where the parking lot is located. He noted that there are seven trees at the end of the parking bay, and they can plant an additional line of trees about 15 feet in front of the trees that are on the property line. Mr. Abed stated that Summerhill's original intent is to preserve as many trees as possible on-site. He noted, however, that if staff prefers to see evergreen trees along that edge, planting new evergreen trees would be definitely more advantageous as far as screening then dealing with and preserving the existing trees. He indicated that none of the existing trees are heritage trees so they are rather insignificant; they are in average to good shape and definitely could be replaced. Commissioner O'Connor clarified that he is not advocating taking the trees out but only that if they are not in good shape or have died out, they be replaced with evergreen trees rather than the same deciduous trees. Mr. Abed agreed. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 6 of 24