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Oak Trees Development Title Sections 9-110.4 defines a Heritage Oak as a native oak tree that has a single-trunk diameter of 32 inches or greater measured at 4 '/2 feet above the average ground elevation of the tree. There are three (3) Heritage Oak trees on the property with a diameter of 36 inches each. The applicant has stated that he wants to preserve the heritage oak trees. To protect and preserve the oak trees from development and construction activity, certain standards shall be applicable to grade changes near or within the drip line of said oak trees. No grade changes shall occur within six (6) feet of the trunk of the tree. No grade changes shall occur that entail removing or adding more than six (6) inches of soil in the Protected Zone of the tree. The Protected Zone means an area commencing at a point five (5) feet outside the drip line of a heritage tree and extending inward to the trunk of the tree. Any grade changes within the Protected Zone of tree shall be accomplished so as to prevent soil compaction and injury to or removal of the tree's roots. Before grading operations may commence, a minimum five (5) foot high chain link fence or other comparable protective fencing shall be installed at the outermost edge of the Protected Zone of each tree or group of trees. No trenching whatsoever shall be allowed within the Protected Zone of subject trees and paving within the drip line of affected trees shall be minimized. If paving is necessary, porous materials shall be used. (Development Title Section 9-1505.5) The applicant has stated he intends to preserve the Heritage Trees on the property. The Tentative Map shows houses and driveways within the Protected Zone of the Heritage Trees. The houses have an impervious surface and impervious surfaces cannot be built under the dripline of the tree. However, the driveways may be permitted pursuant to Development Title Section 0-1505.5(e) if a porous surface material is used. In addition, the applicant has stated an arborist will be hired to trim the trees to allow room for the construction of driveways and houses in compliance with Development Title Section 9-1505.5. However, prior to trimming the trees, the Community Development Department will need an arborist report indicating trimming is required for the health of the trees (Development Title Section 9-1505.7). The Final Map shall note the trunk diameter and drip line of the Oak Trees and the applicant's proposed plan for the Oak Trees. Noise Development Title Section 9-1025.9 lists the Residential use type as a noise sensitive land use. However, Development Title Section 9-1025.9(a) and (b) states infill projects are exempt from the provisions of the County Noise Ordinance. The subject project is considered an infill project and is therefore, exempt from the provisions of the County Noise Ordinance. In addition, Interstate 5 has an existing masonry wall constructed between Interstate 5 and the project site to provide mitigation from existing transportation noises. As a result, a separate noise study is not required. Wastewater Disposal Development Title Section 9-1105.3 (a) states that subdivisions within an urban community shall be served by a public wastewater disposal system. Wastewater disposal is provided by the City of Stockton. The applicant has provided the required "will-serve" letter from the City of Stockton permitting connection of public sewer to the project site. 2