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Environmental Policy Board (EPB) 5. 1. <br />Meeting Date: 03/04/2013 <br />By: Chris Anderson, Community <br />Development <br />Title: <br />Tree Preservation Ordinance Review <br />Information <br />Background: <br />At the February meeting, the Board reviewed and discussed the current Tree Preservation Ordinance. As a result of <br />that discussion, there was consensus for Staff to proceed with drafting revisions to remove vagueness where <br />possible (specifically, utilizing the term 'significant tree' rather than 'desirable tree' because the former is already <br />defined in City Code) and to clarify that the existing replacement language is applicable across all zoning districts, <br />not just the multi - family districts. Additionally, there seemed to be consensus that some flexibility should be <br />incorporated into the regulations that would provide an alternative option (rather than just a variance) if additional <br />trees beyond the established removal threshold were to be removed. Staff has incorporated language outlining <br />replacement and restitution requirements in an attempt to address this subject. The proposed revisions are attached <br />for review. <br />Recommendation: <br />Review the draft revisions to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, provide any suggested revisions, and direct Staff to <br />prepare an ordinance amendment for consideration by the Planning Commission. <br />Action: <br />Motion to direct Staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to incorporate the draft revisions into the Tree <br />Preservation Ordinance and forward the ordinance amendment to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. <br />Draft Revisions to Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Chris Anderson (Originator) Chris Anderson 02/28/2013 04:36 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 02/26/2013 01:18 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/28/2013 <br />