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owners are seeking approval for the rest of their landscaping plan. He added that he had spoken with Mr. Tidemarsh regarding the Study on Conserving the Riverbank and that the owners indicated they did not intend to immediately do the landscape work, but wanted conceptual approval so they did not, have to come back to the commission for approval. President Oxian inquired than if the intent was to seek approval for the demolition of the deck and put everything else to Committee. It was clarified that the removal of the deck, the construction of the fence, and the possible removal of the -tree could be approved, and the rest sent to Committee. Ed Talley asked Mr. Tidemarsh to describe the problem with the oak tree. Mr. Tidemarsh stated the tree roots are exposed on the river side, but until the deck is removed, the tree cutter cannot see the roots on the house side. Commissioner Choitz made the motion for approval of all items except for the landscape plan which must be sent to COmmittee. President Oxian asked if Commissioner Choitz's motion included the retaining wall and steps being sent to Committee as well. Commission Choitz asked for clarification from the staff. Ms. Anderson restated her recommendation that the removal of the deck, the construction of the fence, and the possible removal of the tree be approved, while the construction of the steps and retaining wall be sent to committee. She added her recommendation had been for the landscape plan to be approved, which would be partially affected by the removal of the tree. Commissioner Choitz inquired why hold off on the steps and retaining wall. Ms. Anderson clarified the steps are under the deck and will be more easily assessed once the deck is removed, and the retaining wall plan would run partially across the yard, or if the tree is removed, the entire length of the yard from East to West. Commissioner Choitz withdrew her motion. Mr. Talley offered for the benefit of the Commission further explanation that if the tree can be saved, the owners will not have to take their retaining wall through the tree, but if the tree must come down, the retaining wall will continue where the tree now stands. Commissioner Hostetler made the motion that the Commission approve the removal of the deck. the possible removal of the tree. construction of the fence. the Partial approval of the landscaping plan as shown. with the retaining wall. the steps. and the balance of the landscaping RoinR to Committee. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. Th emotion passed unanimouslv. 4. 643 and 647 River Avenue--EP-LHD - house move Mr. Duvall noted the owner was not able to attend the meeting but had a contractor (Mr. Tim Lorence) and Melissa Gard to represent him. Mr.' Duvall read the Staff Report. Mr. Duvall pointed out that the Commissioners had a general site plan, but a thorough set of construction documents was not available as the owner did not was to expend funds until he had approval for the general move. President Oxian suggested that if an approval is made it be tentative until specifics are given. Commissioner Choitz directed the Commissioners to Mr. Beatty's (owner) plan that stated the house was to be placed in the same sight line as the houses on either side, and that the house would be placed in the center of the lot to keep it congruent with the surrounding houses. President Oxian responded that sidewalks and such would still need approval and Mr. Beatty would have to come back to the Commission for approval unless it was given tentative approval with Staff or Committee approving further specifications. Commissioner Choitz noted there are no sidewalks in front of the house. Mr. Duvall clarified that he was referring to walkways around the house, driveways, etc. He added he did not believe Mr. Beatty would object to returning to the Commission with a landscape plan at a later date if the move was approved. Mr. Duvall did however believe