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88 Lot 9: Height reduced by one foot by changing to a slab on grade foundation Page 3 . Private Street Design: The one-way private street is still proposed under the revised submittal, however it now includes a rolled curb between the asphalt street surface and paved walkway on the private street as well narrowing of the private street in three locations for the purpose of traffic calming and tree protection. Otherwise the drivable surface will remain the same as the original proposal (22 feet). In addition to the above summarized revisions, the applicant has also provided the following additional modifications which are related to, but not specifically directed by Council: . Tree Preservation: After consulting with a tree moving company, the applicant is now proposing on-site relocation of four trees previously slated for removal (three palms and a young redwood) Neighborhood Gateway/Identification Features: As a community benefit beyond the scope of the project, the applicant has been studying concepts for off-site neighborhood gateway identification features in three locations preliminarily proposed as follows: 1. Landscape gate way curb bulb-outs with trees columns and signage on Avondale; 2. Landscape gate way curb bulb-outs with trees, columns and signage on Finger; 3. Landscaped traffic circle at the intersection of Finger Avenue and Hyde Street; The intention for these features is to enforce a positive neighborhood identity, support traffic calming and pedestrian orientation, and introduce new landscape features that also reduce pavement area and allow for storm water reclamation. If the City Council takes action to uphold both the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Planned Development Permit and also the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Vesting Tentative Map then the City Council should make the appropriate findings of approval (Attachment 1) and incorporate the conditions of approval (Attachment 4). If the City Council denies the appeals (and thus denies the project), then it should make the appropriate findings of denial (also part of Attachment 1 ). AL TERNA TIVES . Deny the applicant's appeal and thereby deny the Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map per the Planning Commission's action. . Uphold the applicant's appeal and approve the Planned Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map. This action would result in approving the project as revised. FISCAL IMPACT . None