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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of September 27, 2000 Page 2 safety issue due to closeness of trees to his house, and felt that there was possible damage to his foundation due to the roots. Commissioner Swope asked Mr. Fukutome why he did not put in the root barrier during the construction remodeling of his house and Mr. Fukutome said there was not enough room. She felt that the trees were not a danger to his house but asked if they were an asset to the community due to their disfigurement due to wire pruning. Commissioner LaBerge thanked Superintendent Mann for following the City's tree preservation ordinance and doing exactly what was required. He felt the trees were not an asset to the community due to their location and would agree to granting the permit for removal. Commissioner Joseph felt that the trees added no beauty to the neighborhood. Commissioner Morton said he would concur to having the trees removed. Commissioner Truscelli said she would abstain from the vote beca use she did not view the trees on the property. Chairperson Davis asked if replacement trees would be planted if the permit was granted, and potential spots for another tree on the property. Superintendent Mann spoke about different species of small scale trees which could be planted to replace the removed trees. M/S Morton/ : To approve the appeal of 3035 McGarvey Avenue. Motion died due to lack of a second. M/S Joseph/Morton: To approve the appeal of 3035 McGarvey Avenue on the condition a replacement tree is planted with Superintendent Mann's approval. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Davis suggested making the review of tree planting part of the Building Permit Process. Superintendent Mann stated staff is working on this and suggested that the Commission send a memo to Community Development Director Deborah Nelson with this recommendation. Chairperson Davis stated he will work with Superintendent Hover on this matter. It was suggested that landscape planting information by made part of the "New Resident" packet currently under development by the City Manager's Office. .' ~ '! , (;' If, ~;: I'" The Commissioners thanked Superintendent Mann for his work on this matter. . ' , " .' :' '. ' t' i. ,I, .i' " , ,'i', ;~ j " I !: I' r , ¡¡ ¡ [ i ' f I ~ - ~