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01396vegetation as possible, to cluster the units, and to decrease cutting and filling. The use of crushed rock had been encouraged for some of the parking to reduce the impervious surfaces and a turnaround was required at the end of the road. She said this plan saves many of the large trees and she noted that there is a drainage swale going through the property which is proposed to pond in the northwest corner of the site. The plan had been approved by the Planning Commission from the land use standpoint, they had expressed concern that all efforts be made to retain the two large trees in the driveway, creating islands around them if necessary. Ms. Block said the applicant had gone to the site with the neighbors and marked the trees that were intended to be removed, and every attempt would be made to save the two large trees. A sample board was displayed. Asphalt shingles were to be used for the roof (Celotex Champion, Desert Dusk or similar color), cedar siding in Parker S-24 color, and cedar trim in Parker 4013 pecan stain. The discussion was opened to the public. Barry Birch of 20905 Woodlake asked again whether the two trees would be saved and he noted that Steve Morrison had indicated that'some of the other trees could be saved if the sidewalk on 83rd were to meander. Mr. Birch said he previously had asked for landscaping on the west side but if the grading were not severe and the area is left natural he would not insist on that. Regarding.the meandering sidewalk,Ms. Block said the Planning Division.'would concur in that. Regarding the two large trees, she said the applicant did not think they could be saved even by going to a greater slope on the roadway, but they were still hoping that when they get into the field they may find that they can save the trees. Regarding -the screening on the west side, Mr. Morrison said there is a topographical change where it was to be provid d and a vegetated screen may not really grow because of the existefing vegetation around it. He asked that this be a flexible item. Mr. Mattson noted that the nearest buildings are 75' from that property line and there is considerable natural screening that will continue to get larger. Also, there will be no parking there that might be offensive to the neighbors. He felt it might be necessary to take out the natural landscaping to install the new. He said if the sewer line takes too large a swath that may have to be filled in, and if the neighbors were happy with it the way it is he would be inclined to favor leaving it as it is. The public portion of the discussion was closed. MR. KINDERFATHER MOVED, SECONDED BY MR. MATTSON, TO APPROVE ADB-68-79 AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE CONTINGENCY THAT THE WALKWAY CONTIGUOUS TO 83RD AVE. MEANDER TO ALLOW THE RETENTION OF EXISTING TREES. MOTION CARRIED. ADB-77-79 CITY OF EDMONDS - Review of fishing pier parking lot at the northwest corner of Railroad Ave. and Dayton St. (CW) Ms. Block said a landscape architect was working on the whole waterfront area and she provided the plans which had just been received this evening. She noted that salt spray is hard on all plantings in that area. Liquid Amber trees were shown on the plan and ivy for ground ! cover. Felix deMello, Building and Grounds Superintendent for the City, said it is difficult to grow anything near the water but -they will replace anything that dies. Chairman LaFon noted that three handicapped stalls were shown but no ramp to get from the stalls. Ms. Block responded that there is a walkway adjacent to the three stalls but Chairman LaFon said that may 'be of crushed rock. MR. LEIGHTON MOVED, SECONDED BY MR. MATTSON, THAT THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR ADB-77-79 BE APPROVED AS SHOWN, WITH A LATER DECISION TO BE MADE REGARDING CRUSHED ROCK FOR THE PATHWAY, DEPENDING ON WHERE THE HANDICAPPED RAMP IS PLACED AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE WALKWAY AROUND THE PERIMETER.. . MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Block displayed cut sheet samples of the lighting proposed (Cavalier V by Pemco) which will be low to the ground. Samples of both square and round fixtures were shown and both were acceptable to the Board. MR. KINDERFATHER MOVED, SECONDED BY MR. MATTSON, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION BE MADE THAT ADEQUATE LIGHTING BE PROVIDED, AND THAT EITHER THE SQUARE OR ROUND FIXTURE IS ACCEPTABLE, BUT THAT THE SPACING SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF ONE FIXTURE BETWEEN EACH TWO TREES, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR IN EACH ROW, WITH TWO ADDITIONAL FIXTURES ADJACENT 70 THE FUTURE RESTAURANT PATHWAY. MOTION CARRIED.