Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/20/2017

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Soil Investigation mak a Design INC 2809 78t1' Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 pbrandt@a,soilinvestigations.us 1 651-260-3783 Tree preservation plan. Purpose To control epidemic tree diseases and insect infestations which threaten the health of trees in the community. Comply with regulations that ensure the placement of trees along the street right-of-way for the purpose of protecting against excessive noise, heat, and glare, and to enhance the attractiveness and value of property. To ensure that landscaping is an integral part of development, not an afterthought. To support community forestry programs and encourage good tree management. To maintain and preserve the many benefits that trees provide including, but not limited to character, aesthetics air/water quality, erosion/flood control, and provide habitat for wildlife. Trees enhance property values; and Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation; and Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith and aid in the replenishment of groundwater supplies. Definitions: A landmark tree: shall be any tree, public or private, that has been designated as such by the city council, after public hearing and due notice to the owner of the tree. The criteria of such designation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, notable historical interest and value to the city because of its location or historical association with the community. Removal of public trees: No trees, brush, vines, shrubs and/or ground cover are to be removed by anyone, including adjacent landowners or agents of any landowner, from any city -owned land, greenways or access corridors from greenways without the permission of the city. Storage upon public land: No person shall deposit, place, store, or maintain upon any public place of the municipality any stone, brick, sand, concrete, vehicles, equipment, toxins, animals, tree carving, or other materials which may impede the free passage of water, air, or fertilizer to the roots of any tree growing therein, except by written permit of the city. Signage: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or public utility to attach any sign, advertisement, political endorsement or notice to any public tree. Operation of equipment. (1) All maintenance equipment, implements, machines and tools shall be used or operated in such a manner as not to damage or destroy any tree, shrub or plant in any public right-of-way or park.