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FILE 06-3243 <br /> August 20,2007 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> The Commission should discuss: <br /> 1. If the materials should be arranged as recommended by the landscape architect. <br /> k <br /> 2. If the plantings on the flat area at the top of the slope should be restricted to native <br /> plants. These plantings were in'tended to stabilize the top edge of the slope and slow <br /> the runoff down the slope. At minimum the plantings in this area should not be non- <br /> native invasive plants,to protect the integrity of the plantings on the slope. <br /> 3. If an attempt should be made to preserve at least some of the evergreen trees on the <br /> slope. <br /> 4. If the slope west of the steps should also be cleazed and replanted. <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends: <br /> A. Denial of the hardcover and variances for the deck and patio as being inconsistent <br /> with the spirit and intent of the shoreland regulations. <br /> B. Denial of the conditional use permit for the retaining wa11 as the Applicant has failed <br /> to demonstrate it is necessary to maintain the integrity of the slope. <br /> C. Approval of the variance to a11ow intensive vegeta.tion removal in the 0 to 75 foot <br /> zone subject to the modification of the re-planting plan, retention of the evergreen <br /> trees, and inclusion of the slope west of the stairs, as determined appropriate by the <br /> Planning Commission. <br />