material will be removed and the area graded, seeded and covered with straw. Post demolition runoff will be less since all existing impervious surface will be removed as part of the demolition work.

2) The plan must include such evergreen and or/deciduous plantings as will be necessary to protect abutting properties from any significant reduction of value that would otherwise result from the structure being demolished or removed.

PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS: The applicant intends to maintain as many of the existing trees as possible. Since the applicant intends to build a new home on the site, there are no new trees included in the landscape plan.

3) The plans must include such structures, walls, evergreen and/or deciduous plantings as will be necessary to protect the occupants of abutting properties from any significant injury to the use and enjoyment of those properties that would otherwise result from the structure being demolished or removed.

PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS: Except for seeding the areas disturbed during demolition, it is staff’s opinion that no other plantings or structures are necessary in order to protect abutting property owners from the effects of demolishing the existing home.

4) All such plans shall include removal of all accessory structures and impervious surface if the principal structure is to be removed.

PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS: Besides demolition of the existing single-family residence including the garage, any remaining impervious surface, including the driveway, sidewalks, patio, etc., will also be removed.

5) The plan must describe how storm water runoff will be addressed.

PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS: All disturbed areas will be graded and seeded to ensure post- demolition runoff does not exceed pre-demolition runoff.

6) The plan must contain language obligating the permit holder to completed the work within the 60-day timeframe required by the ordinance. Further, the plan must be accompanied by a valid recordable easement, signed by the property owner, granting the city the right to enter upon the property to implement or complete the plan, if the permit holder fails to do so in a timely manner. A bond or letter of credit must be submitted at the time of the permit issuance in an amount that would reimburse the city if it becomes necessary for the city to implement the plan so as to bring the lot into compliance with the approve plan.

PRELIMINARY STAFF FINDINGS: The utilities have already been disconnected from the home and all supporting documents (performance bond, recordable easement) have been received by the city. If the Planning Commission approves the landscape plan, the applicant intends to proceed with demolition immediately. Weather permitting, demolition and restoration of the site will be completed on or before the end of May.

Mr. Kroger shared that the Applicant plans to preserve as much vegetation as possible. The work will simply involve removing the driveway, patio and hardscape surfaces. All of the utilities are disconnected. The work should only take a maximum of 1-2 days, including restoration of the site.

There being no public testimony offered, the public hearing was closed.