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Vineyard Avenue. This landscaping scheme includes Oak and Sycamore trees and native shrubs. Two pictures of this landscaping scheme are attached for the Planning Commission's information (see Exhibit C). As conditioned, a maintenance association (or a maintenance agreement) will be created to ensure that the street landscaping is maintained. Staff has also added a recommended condition of approval that all proposed trees and shrubs within 20 feet of the projects' property line be changed to native species, with the exception of those in the rear of Lot 1. As conditioned, the street landscaping plan will be submitted with the minor subdivision application, and the final landscaping proposals for the lots will be submitted when the applicants apply for building permits. "I'he applicant has indicated to staff that he may plant additional screen trees in the yard prior to the Planning Commission hearing. The applicant will elaborate on this at the hearing. Fencing and Retaining Walls "fhe Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan established the following guidelines for fencing: • Solid board fencing in moderate to steeply sloping terrain is appropriate only when located in close proximity to a residence. • Site perimeter and other outlying fencing in these areas should remain visually open (i.e., split rail or wire mesh) in order to minimize the visual "ribbon-like" effect of fencing on the hillsides. • Chain-link fencing in residential areas shall not be permitted, except for use around tennis courts. The applicants are proposing to adhere to these fencing requirements and only construct open fencing on the property lines in order to preserve the rural character of the area. A condition of approval has been added requiring all fencing along Clara Lane to be set back a minimum of 10 feet Isom the back of curb. As conditioned, this 10 foot wide area will be a public service and landscape easement in which trees, shrubs, and groundcover will be planted. This landscaping area will be consistent with the other 10 foot wide landscaping areas along Clara Lane. Staff has also added a recommended condition of approval that all solid fencing only be allowed if it adheres to the following: (1) the grade where the fence is proposed is 10% or less; and (2) the fence meets the minimum setbacks established for the principal structure. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan states that stone materials should be used on all publicly visible retaining walls. Staff has added a recommended condition of approval that all publicly visible retaining walls be faced with stone and that all other retaining walls be faced with stone, or wood, or match the existing key stone retaining walls in the "Clara Lane" development by Vineyard Avenue. 'fo soften the appearance of retaining walls, staff has also added a recommended condition of approval that retaining walls up to 5 feet in height are allowed, and that parallel walls may be used if a minimum of 3 feet of landscaping is planted between walls. Case No. PUD-56 Planrtin~ Commission Page - 10 -