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Planning Commission revi-owed this application at their July 15th meeting, and recommended approval of the grading, finding that per the City Enginecr's review, the proposed grading would restore the property to nearly it original contours. Planning Commission also recommended that applicant be required to notify staff prior to the date of grading and to sod the area within 7 days of completion of the grading work. In reviewing the request for tree removals in the 75' setback area, the applicant noted 7 trees which he would like to remove, both from an aeLthetic and safety standpoint. These trees are noted and circled on the attached site plan. Staff suggested to Planning Commission that certain criteria should be applied in arriving at a recommendation on the trees: 1) Is the tree a hazard? 2) Is the tree dying? 3) If the tree is healthy and is being removed for aesthetic purposes, will it bE replaced? Staff noted that 4 trees (2-8" willows, 30" cottonwood, 24" cottonwood) overhang the lakeshort- .,anks and could pose a hazard to use of the lakeshore. The two oaks and the 30" cottonwood at the southerly corner of the property appeared to be in healthy upright position. Planning Commission recommends that the 4 overhanging trees be removed, and replaced by 4 trees in the 0-75' zone; and that the other 3 remain untouched. Planning Commission further recommended that the applicant be required to rip -rap the shoreline to avoid further loss of trees at that location. As a point of interest, you will note that the house and shed to the south were recently demolished, presumably so that another new home can be built on that property. Staff is aware of the major grading that appears to have been done and is following up to ensure no sedimentation into the lake. A resolution reflecting the above recommendations has been drafted and is attached for your review.