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The overall landscaping plan would have a garden appearance rather than a natural species shoreline. The plan could be changed to include some undergrowth species such as day lilies and more junipers. Eventually the trees would mature and provide tree cover. Until mature growth is in place the phmts and bushes will need to be in place to help prevent erosion and provide a green ground cover. Natural regrowth will occur over time and eventually restore the natural appearance the lakeshorc had prior to removal of the vegetation. The natural restoration would allow the property owner to remove any vegetation classified as “noxious ” including buckthorn and poison ivy. The land located above the bluff line has a slow, gradual slope up to the house. Recently the property owner removed a permanent walk to the lake and eventually will sod the property from the house to the bluff line The grade has not changed and Staff did not identify trees that had been removed in this area. Only one large tree was removed close to the house. This tree was hollowed and outside of any part of the property w hcie tree removal would be prohibited. The total width of the lot where vegetation was removed is 45*. At the time the trees achieve full growth they will have the ability to cover most of the lot near the lake. Full natural cover may occur earlier if 2 or 3 trees arc added to the plan or the crabapple tree is replaced with a tree that will achieve a maximum height taller than what a crabapple would. A crabapple tree may reach a maximum height of 10-30 ’ a red maple will reach a maximum height of 60-90*. Discussion Items • Staff issued a building permit to allow the stairway to be replaced, including replacing the retaining walls. The primar>‘ reason is the old had already been removed and there were concerns about erosion along the hillside. • The proposed landscaping plan does include some species that may be more natural to the shoreland areas, howev er should more natural green understory vegetation be part of the plan? Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval to the concept to allow the vegetation to be restored subject to the following suggestions and conditions. 1. The proposed plantings shall be in place to create green cover for the slope, however vegetation around the stairway should be allowed to naturally restore itself over time. The natural vegetation will ultimately fully screen the stairway and walls. 2. Two additional tree plantings shall be provided to allow for additional canopy cover in the future. •0l-2U9MwtftcpSodai 4<M0r4WR(wd S.IV0I Pi«i)er4