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those lots to meet the minimum lot requirements. He stated that the developer does support <br /> deeding that area to the City as it removes their obligation for long-term maintenance. <br /> Board Member Covart asked if there would be additional outreach to the adjacent neighborhood <br /> for input if the Board supported the developer proposal without requiring additional plantings. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that neighborhood would be notified of the upcoming Council <br /> consideration of the project and could provide input at that time. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked how much the workload for staff would include if this area were <br /> deeded rather than an easement. <br /> City Planner Anderson replied that the developer would maintain responsibility for the first two <br /> years, as required by development agreements. He stated that after that time there may need to be <br /> several visits per growing season for the area to be mowed along with watering if necessary. He <br /> stated that long-term the area would be added to the typical maintenance cycle, noting that <br /> trimming would most likely be scheduled once every ten years. He stated that the City prefers this <br /> method rather than having that land belong to homeowners with additional restrictions. <br /> Acting Chairperson Hiatt asked if the City provides similar maintenance on the example provided <br /> in the other development. <br /> City Planner Anderson replied that those trees are part of the individual properties and therefore <br /> the City has no maintenance obligation. He noted that is one instance the City learned from. <br /> Motion by Board Member Covart and seconded by Chairperson Valentine to recommend plans be <br /> amended to provide at least the minimum number of required trees within the transitioning <br /> corridor. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Board Member Bernard aye <br /> Board Member Covart aye <br /> Board Member Fetterley aye <br /> Board Member Little aye <br /> Board Member Moore aye <br /> Acting Chairperson Hiatt aye <br /> Chairperson Valentine aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 5.03: Update on Water Efficiency Grant Program <br /> City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He provided an update on the grant program <br /> which began in May of 2020 noting that to date, 39 households have participated in the program <br /> with the majority of upgrades focusing on smart irrigation controllers. There is still approximately <br /> $21,000 available for reimbursement through June of 2022. He noted that per the grant agreement, <br /> Environmental Policy Board/January 25, 2021 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />