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It does not appear that earthmoving and site grading have been minimized on the site. <br />15. Environmental Objective 2 (p. 86) -Permanently preserve significant woodland, riparian <br />habitat areas, wetlands, and wildlife corridors. <br />See item #3 above for staff's comments regarding the preservation of the existing oak woodland. <br />16. Environmental Objective 3 (p. 86) -Preserve and protect existing heritage trees, wherever <br />possible. <br />Approximately 16 heritage-sized trees would be removed. It appears that fewer trees would <br />need to be removed if the proposed residence and accessory structures were located downslope <br />and within the flat bench created for the existing residence, guest house, and garage. <br />17. Heritage Trees Item No. 1 (p. 88) -Existing trees exceeding six inches in trunk diameter as <br />measured four feet above ground level shall be preserved whenever possible. (Exceptions <br />for orchard trees and other non-heritage trees which do not line Vineyard Avenue and are <br />located in Vineyard districts shall be subject to approval on a case-by-case basis by the <br />Planning Commission). <br />Approximately 62 trees exceeding six inches in trunk diameter would be removed. It appears <br />that fewer trees would need to be removed if the proposed residence and accessory structures <br />were located downslope and within the flat bench created for the existing residence, guest <br />house, and garage. <br />Discussion Points for the Site and Grading~Plans <br />The Specific Plan indicates (p. 23) that the land use standards are to be applied without variance. <br />The site development standards (lot size and dimensions, building setbacks, building height, and <br />accessory structures) shall be applied through the City's PUD development plan approval <br />process and may vary for unusual site conditions as long as any new standards are consistent <br />with the intent of the Specific Plan. <br />The design guidelines are intended to assist developers and homeowners in the preparation of <br />plans for new construction in a manner that is consistent with the unique character of the <br />Vineyard Corridor. These will also be used by the City in its review of project plans for <br />consistency with the Specific Plan. <br />Are the locations of the residence and accessory structures acceptable? <br />-Should the home and accessory structures be located downslope and closer to the <br />existing residence as generally depicted on the land use plan? <br />PUD-32 Page - 8 - June 8, 2005 <br />