back from adjacent property lines a minimum number of feet that is equal to <br />the height of the transmission 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 maximum <br />extent possible. In the C-4,1-1,1-2 and 1-3 zones, no buffering is required beyond <br />that required by this land use code. In all other zones, landscaping shall be placed <br />completely around the transmission tower and ancillary facilities located at ground <br />level except as required to access the facility. Such landscaping shall consist of <br />evergreen vegetation with a minimum planted height of 6 feet placed densely so as <br />to form a screen. Landscaping shall be compatible with other nearby landscaping <br />and shall be kept healthy and well maintained. <br />As noted at EC 9.8320(4) which is incorporated here by reference, the applicant is preserving the <br />existing vegetation to the maximum extent possible. Sheet L-1 of the applicant's April 19 submittal <br />shows the landscaping proposed which includes the planting of 3 Oak Tree and 25 Emerald <br />Arborvitae. As shown on. Sheet L-1, arborvitae a're not shown or proposed in the area between the <br />transmission tower and the building directly to the south. <br />The PUD criterion at EC 9.8320(11)(j) allows the applicant to propose noncompliance with a standard <br />if it can be shown that it is consistent with the purposes at EC 9.8300. The applicant provided a letter <br />dated April 21, 2011 that requests noncompliance with this standard and provides findings regarding <br />consistency with purposes of the PUD. The PUD provisions note that they are designed to provide a <br />high degree of flexibility in the design of the site. Specifically, applicant notes this proposal is <br />consistent with EC 9.8300(1)(a)(Shared use of services and facilities) as the existing building will <br />provide screening to the south to a greater extent than vegetation. As such, noncompliance with this <br />standard is warranted. To ensure clarity, the following condition of approval is warranted: <br />A note shall be added to Sheet L-1 noting that noncompliance with EC 9.5750(7)(e) has been <br />approved through the PUD such that landscaping along the south side of the <br />telecommunications facility between the tower and the building is not required. <br />A note is included on Sheet L-1 indicating that plantings will be hand watered during establishment <br />period (a minimum of two years). To ensure that landscaping be kept healthy and well maintained, <br />the following condition of approval is warranted: <br />A note shall be added to Sheet L-1 that states "Ali landscaping proposed on Sheet L-1 shall be <br />kept healthy and well maintained as long as the telecommunications facility remains on the <br />subject site." <br />Per the findings and conditions above, this criterion will be met. <br />(f) Noise Reduction. In R-1, R-2, R-3; R-4, C-1, and GO and in all other-zones when the <br />adjacent property is zoned for residential use or occupied by a dwelling, hospital, <br />Staff Report <br />(PDT 10-2 & CU 11-1) June 2011 24 <br />HO Agenda -Page 1 <br />