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,. .? Mr. Malone requested the 20-inch maple tree in the northeast corner between the 24-inch cherry and 20-inch maple tree be saved. The Mugo Pine trees slated to be used around the hammerhead will be problematic. Mr. Burlij said their architect believed that trees too high could create safety issues in and around the hammerhead. Mr. Malone suggested using medium Taxus upright variety (Hicksii) installed at minimum 36-inch height plantings spaced 18-inch on center. Juniper (Pfitzer) installed minimum 36-inch height plantings spaced 30-inch on center. Flowering shrubs to use should be a mixture of Viburnum Carlesii and Forsythia. He said not to continue the plantings too far down Kennedy Ridge so that it is obvious that the hammerhead turnaround is there. He expressed his appreciation of the applicant's efforts to save as many trees as possible. . Mr. Bohlmann felt the matter of dedicating the hammerhead should be clarified. Furthermore it should be clear on the plat as to who will be responsible for maintaining both. He noted that the submitted Plat of Consolidation and Street Vacation assembly #3 is not being consolidated with #9 & 10 and questioned if ownership of #3 would remain under ODOT or be transferred to RTA. Mr. Kleve stated that RTA may obtain the parcel later but for now it would remain under ODOT ownership. However a letter was submitted giving RTA permission to use the land. Councilman Orlowski wanted assurances that headlights would be blocked around the hammerhead year around and reviewed the recommended plants which would be used. Mr. Burlij said there would be a 1%Z foot mound around the hammerhead and the plants would be staggered and the color blooming plants would be interspersed for accent. Mr. Malone said the deciduous shrubs should be used as accent plants to enhance the appearance. Mr. Dirk, a neighbor, asked to keep . the two witch hazel trees/shrubs along his rear yard. Mr. Burlij said a 5 foot perimeter around the entire site will remain in its natural state to ensure neighboring topographies are not altered. Mr. O'Malley said he believes that the administration, staff and the Planning & Design Commission have worked diligently to work with RTA in an effort to workout issues and allow RTA the opportunity to meet their tree removal deadline of April 15, 2007. J. Lasko moved to approve the proposal for RTA Park and Ride Expansion at 5575 Great Northern Boulevard, which consists of expansion of the transit facility with the following modifications: 1). Preserve the northeast corner 20 inch maple tree. 2). Install Taxus upright variety (Hicksii) at minimum 36 inch height plantings spaced 18 inch. on center. Install Juniper (Pfltzer) minimum 36 inch height plantings spaced 30 inch on center. The proposed plants will be planted in staggered rows and will terminate slightly short of the entrance to the proposed hammerhead. 3). RTA is responsible for all plants installed and is required to replace plants if damaged/dead. 4). The two (2) witch hazel trees located along the rear property line of the owner of PP# 236 17 001 are to be saved. 5). The plants around the hammerhead will be atop a 1%Z foot mound which is to be installed and shown on final plans. Final approval is subject to the approval of the Plat of consolidation and street vacation. G. 1VIalone seconded the motion. Roll call: J. Lasko, J. Cotner, G. Malone, M. Mahoney, M. Meredith, D. Rerko - yes, R. Bohlmann - no. Motion approved 6-1. 2