Mr. Johnson stated that this is true for the bottom pipe, and that the upper channel is for overflow purposes as required by the County in case debris blocks the lower pipe. Commissioner Del Guercio asked about grading around the oaks, and Mr. Cox stated that an arborist can be consulted. Commissioner Del Guercio then inquired about rerouting the culvert to a more gradual curvature away from the trees, as had been recommended earlier by staff. Mr. Cox stated that it has not been shown that way on the plans, but that a revision is possible. Dr. Joong Kwon, property owner, then led the Commission through an onsite review of the staking, referring to a plan with stake locations numbered.
Hard fescue is to be planted instead, as a shade tolerant, non-invasive ground cover.
Chairman Orr then suggested that the revisions to the house design be reviewed. The laundry and library were eliminated along with recreation and storage rooms in the deleted basement. The garage would now be 4 cars in two tandem pairs, accessed from the north side. The previous east-loaded garage would have been better aesthetically, but with the large setback, screening, and wood rollup door, this would not be a problem. Chairman Orr inquired about the floor area, which Mr. Johnson indicated as 6,890 sf plus garage, and Dr. Kwon indicated as being previously 7,640 sf plus garage.