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RCA Attachment D p. 14 of the attached): Would it be possible to dedicate Lot 1 as a park dedication? That is, to not put a house there, but instead fill that area with trees - existing and replacement trees. This would accomplish many things: - to make an actual, physical park dedication instead of cash-in-lieu, thus fulfilling the real intent of the ordinance, to help the City "fulfill its plans for ...open spaces" - to address that the developers do not want to pay cash-in-lieu park fees, and they do not want to dedicate the lakeshore parcel north of McCarrons (per materials for Park and Rec. agenda Jan 5, 2021) - trees are better than fees - to address the strong feelings and concern held by me and my neighbors, regarding the loss of 26 of 28 Heritage trees and 162 of 197 Signficant trees, and the feeling that although the Tree Replacement policy is being followed to its letter, it is not to its intent. There is not enough room for replacement trees. If there was no house on Lot 1 (thereby reducing the total number of homes from 20 to 19), this would provide room for replacement trees and save two "Significant" trees - to preserve the neighborhood character and our unique sense of place in this woodsy neighborhood, especially along Galtier Street, that I and my neighbors very much want to keep and are values stated in the City's Tree Preservation code. The many lake walkers would also benefit from a wooded area in place of a home on Lot 1, especially for the vista seen when walking the curving lake path from west to east. - to provide a noise and privacy buffer along Galtier Street - also a stated value in the City's Preservation code I proposed this idea to the Planning Commission yesterday during the public hearing, but my suggestion was misconstrued as "beefing up the trees along the west side of Lot 1" to which the developer agreed, which is great and much appreciated, but not in Lot 1 (that is, the whole of Lot 1 area as an area filled with trees and no home). I realized later that I could have connected my idea to the subject of park designation, and so, I am asking you today if Lot 1 could be designated as a park designation. Thank you for your time and consideration, Susan Love Page 11 of 51