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Chairman Wheeler felt since this is a PRD, the County has a lot more leverage with the developer, and Director Keating agreed but pointed out that usually the specific trade-offs and condi- tions are put on at the conceptual PRD stage which this already went through. Chairman Wheeler believed the bottom of the building is to be used for parking; so, he felt those living in the building would be able to see over a 10' wall. Attorney Bruce Barkett, representing Sea Oaks, advised that the bottom floor parking is actually below the level of the berm, and first floor residents would not be able to see over a 10-15' hedge. Director Keating believed Commissioner Bird brought out some good points that staff would like to have clarification on because those are the issues that have been coming up over and over again at the workshop meetings. First of all, we have a scenic and historic road ordinance here, and the question is what different criteria are you applying to Jungle Trait than any other road. It seems everyone has a different vision of that road in their mind; so, the difficult part is putting that vision into specifics - how high the plantings, how continuous, how opaque? Director Keating also felt that it must be remembered that the decision made here today is probably the one that will carry over into the Management Plan and affect alt the other development that will occur along the Trail. Commissioner Scurlock commented that while he may not be convinced that what is proposed is the best way to handle it, he is convinced that we do have the legal ability to make those requirements. He noted that sometimes as a Commission, it is difficult to get the full picture of what we do when we adopt different ordinances. He believed Engineer Darrell McQueen has graphics of 3 or 4 different scenarios showing how this could be done maintaining the owners rights to see and enjoy but also 37 FEB 21 1989 LAQE1K I PALE 197