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2500 Planning - Consideration of Landscaping with Development ProjectsCity ./ leolliny INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: ofrh@ ol. om Agenda Item No.: 3-A Mtg. Date: 02/03/97 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 1997 BACKGROUND This item is being presented at the request of the Planning Commission. During discretionary hearing project, review, landscaping is discussed from the following perspectives: • That planting should not obstruct neighbors views. • Planting may be required to screen tennis courts and/or other structures. • Landscaping that uses native, drought resistant vegetation is encouraged. • Existing natural growth may be required to be retained on a specific project. From time to time, the issue of incorporating certain types of landscaping into the site plan development process is discussed at the Planning Commission level. RECOMMENDATION It would be recommended for members of the City Council and Planning Commission to discuss this matter and provide appropriate direction to staff. CRN:mlk landscape.sta Printed on Recycled Paper.