(d) Setback. The following setbacks from adjacent property lines and <br />adjacent streets shall be required unless a variance is granted pursuant <br />to the provisions of subsection (9) of this section:.. . <br />2. If located within an R-1, C-1, or GO zone, the transmission tower <br />shall be set back from adjacent property lines a minimum <br />number of feet that is equal to the height of the transmission <br />tower. <br />As shown on the applicant's site plans (Sheet A-1) the tower is setback 102'-6" from the nearest <br />property line, in compliance with this standard. <br />(e) Buffering. In all zones, existing vegetation shall be preserved to the <br />maximum extent possible. In the C-4,1-1,1-2 and 1-3 zones, no buffering <br />is required beyond that required by this land use code. In all other <br />zones, landscaping shall be placed completely around the transmission <br />tower and ancillary facilities located at ground level except as required <br />to access the facility. Such landscaping shall consist of evergreen <br />vegetation with a minimum planted height of 6 feet placed densely so <br />as to form a screen. Landscaping shall be compatible with other nearby <br />landscaping and shall be kept healthy and well maintained. <br />The applicant is preserving the existing vegetation. Sheet L-1 of the applicant's April 19 <br />submittal shows that no trees will be removed. It also shows additional landscaping, but as <br />discussed above in response to EC 9.8320(3), the hearing official believes the landscaping is not <br />adequate, so there will be a new landscaping plan. That landscaping plan will need to meet this <br />criterion as well. The hearing official again notes that the applicant's landscape architect will <br />develop a plan that does much more than create a dense screen of arborvitae at the base of the <br />tower. <br />The existing building will provide screening to the south to a greater extent than vegetation. As <br />such, noncompliance with this standard is warranted. To ensure clarity, the following condition <br />of approval is warranted: <br />A note shall be added to Sheet L-1 noting that noncompliance with EC 9.5750(7)(e) has <br />been approved through the PUD allowing the applicant to not place landscaping around <br />the portion of the tower that is screened by the building. However, any landscaping <br />between the tower and building shall be considered required landscaping that must be <br />kept healthy and well maintained. <br />A note is included on Sheet L-1 indicating that plantings will be hand watered during <br />establishment period (a minimum of two years). To ensure that landscaping be kept healthy <br />and well maintained, the following condition of approval is warranted: <br />Hearing Official Decision (PDT 10-2, CU 11-1) 34 <br />