West - To the west between the Northgreen Apartments and the site there are currently 9 existing <br />trees including 4 large and one small evergreen tree and a hedge approximately 4 feet high. These <br />trees provide screening from the adjacent property directly to the west year round (see Sheet L-1, <br />Photo Simulation 7 of the applicant's material and Photo 1: View West from Tower Site). There is a <br />gap of screening to the northwest of the proposed monopole in which the applicant proposes to plant <br />3 red oak trees that will eventually mature to 60 feet in height by 50 feet wide. <br />North -To the north, between the Northgreen Apartments and the proposed site there are currently <br />8 evenly spaced mature Sycamore trees and a hedge approximately 4 feet in height. (See Photo <br />Simulation 6 of Exhibit K and Photo 2: View North from Tower Site). The existing landscaping will <br />provide sufficient screening of the monopole during the spring and summer months, but additional <br />evergreen plantings should be considered along the north property line. (See proposed condition of <br />approval at the end of this subsection.) <br />East - To the east and southeast, between the adjacent single family residences and the proposed <br />site, there are currently S birch and Oak trees on the west side of the driveway, and a variety of <br />evergreen trees scattered along the east side of the driveway along the property line. (See Photo <br />Simulations 8 and 9 and Photos 3 and 4: View Northeast and East from Tower Site). Again, the existing <br />landscaping should provide sufficient screening during the spring and summer months but additional <br />evergreen plantings should be considered along the east property line. (See proposed condition of <br />approval at the end of this subsection.) <br />South -To the south, the base of the monopole is completely screened by existing buildings. There is <br />a developed golf course with numerous mature trees between the residential developments to the <br />south and the subject site (see Aerial Photo of Proposed Site). No further screening appears to be <br />needed to the south. <br />A continuous screen of site obscuring vegetation is not provided along the north and east property <br />lines. While the planting of additional evergreen trees is recommended it is also realized the adjacent <br />properties may prefer not to have trees planted that obscure the view to the south or west. As such <br />the following condition of approval is warranted: <br />Prior to final PUD approval, the applicant shall provide documentation that a certified letter <br />has been has been mailed to property owners at 2070, 2044, 2064 and 2070 Law Lane and the <br />owner of the Northgreen Apartments. The letter shall provide a.brief summary noting why the <br />landowner is receiving the letter and that the intent of the optional plantings will be to <br />obscure the view of the proposed telecommunications facility and note that the property <br />owner has 30 days from receipt of the letter to respond. The letter shall of provide the <br />following three options and will specify that only one option can be chosen. <br />1) Please plant (max of 2) evergreen trees on the Oakway Golf Course within 10 feet of <br />my property line. <br />2) Please plant (max of 2) deciduous trees on the Oakway Golf Course within 10 feet of <br />my property line. <br />3) 1 do not want additional landscaping/trees to be planted within 10 feet of my property line. <br />Staff Report <br />(PDT 10-2 & CU 11-1) June 2011 <br />HO Agenda -"Pagel <br />