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PUD-138 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 8616 Planning Commission 20 of 28 ¤ Perennials: citrus trees, dwarf apple, pear, plum, apricot, almond and nectarine. Additionally, avocados, walnut and persimmons are being considered. Berry vines and grapes for wine can cover fences, arbors and trellises. Other perennials that may include sorrel, New Zealand spinach, golden berries, chives, chayote, Malabar spinach, and sunchokes. ¤ Drought tolerant plantings: olives, millet, sorghum, arugula, African basil, okra, cowpeas, and mesquite. The City Landscape Architect has reviewed the proposed planting list and commented that not all proposed species are suitable for the area. Hence, it is recommended the list be revised to reflect the following: Trees native to California, native and other climate appropriate shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers, citrus and other fruit trees, berry and grape vines covering fences, arbors and trellises. Staff has included a condition of approval requiring the final plant list be reviewed and approved by the City Landscape Architect. The Design Guidelines also include language prohibiting structures or landscape from obstructing neighboring parcels from the ability to collect solar energy during the hours of 9 am to 3 pm PST year around. Staff believes this language could be challenging to implement and/or enforce, and therefore recommends the proposed language be revised so appropriate planting materials could be selected and installed to avoid blocking solar energy to neighboring properties. ▪ City Review Process of Individual Homes Staff has included a condition of approval requiring future home and site design be reviewed and approved at the Zoning Administrator level. Per §18.20 of the PMC, the Planning Commission will be notified of the Zoning Administrator’s action. The Planning Commission has the option to call up the Zoning Administrator’s action or appeal the action to the City Council during the appeal time. Transportation and Circulation Circulation The proposed Spotorno Ranch Drive would connect to Alisal Street where Alisal Street makes a 90-degree bend near the Faith Chapel Assembly of God driveway. To avoid any possible driver confusion or conflict, the Transportation Assessment study prepared by Fehr & Peers recommends several measures including reconstructing the future intersection of Spotorno Ranch Road at Alisal Street and providing stop control for vehicles traveling eastbound on Alisal Street, or consider implementing an all-way stop-control. The Spotorno Ranch Drive would form a T-intersection at Westbridge Lane. The Fehr & Peers study recommends the installation of a stop-sign on Spotorno Ranch Road at the new T- intersection for vehicles turning to Westbridge Lane. Staff has included conditions of approval addressing these items.