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81. Lot 3 requires Category E, Type IV soils stabilizing vegetation that can be a minimum of lawn or other soil sustaining plantings, including groundcover, shrubs and trees. It is a low category landscaping which applies to the entire lot. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 17) 82. Pursuant to EMC 19.35.070.A, modification of the required landscaping, if an alternative method of landscaping that would achieve the intent of the purpose of the required landscaping, is allowed. The proviso is that the alternate landscaping must be of superior quality. The City has filed for landscaping modifications as part of this permit process. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 18; exhibit 5, site and landscaping plan, page 2; testimony of Ms. McCrary) 83. Landscaping along the south property line of Lot 2 will remain a dense buffer of mature evergreen trees. The interior landscaping will be altered on-site, but these trees will provide a buffer for the uses on the subject property. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 18) 84. Under existing landscaping requirements, the City would be required to provide Category B landscaping on Lot.1. In lieu of providing this standard, a landscape modification to apply Category B landscaping to Lot 3 along the north, south and west lot lines has been requested to be approved. The modification would include 20 feet of Type III landscaping along the north and south lot lines and five feet of Type III landscaping along the east and west lot lines. There would be no landscaping in the areas used for ingress and egress nor in the Alderwood Water and Wastewater easement area along the east lot line. The landscaping within the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District easement will be limited to low impact plantings with shallow roots so that root penetration does not impact the line or create maintenance issues. (exhibit 1, staff report, page 18; exhibit 5, site and landscaping plan, page 2) 85. In addition to the landscape modification as addressed in the previous finding, the west-facing hillside would be cleared and landscaped in a manner depicted in the Landscape Plan, exhibit 5. Type III landscaping would be provided to create a visual separation to soften the appearance of the development. One tree would be required at least 30 feet on center and deciduous trees would be required to have a minimum caliper of 2-1/2 inches at the time of planting. Evergreen trees would have a minimum height of six feet at planting. (exhibit 5, site and landscaping plan, page 2 (hillside landscaping area); exhibit 1, staff report, page 18) Public Testimony 86. Public comments in support of, and in opposition to, the proposal were received in the form of written correspondence (including emails) and testimony at the public hearing. (exhibit 17, comments from public and staff response; public witnesses at the hearing) 19 ,vW