Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 10/18/2021

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As proposed, there are nine (9) lots (Lots 7-15, Block 1) that require density transitioning. These lots are designed with thirty-five (35) feet of 'extra' depth. However, it does not appear that there is any proposed berming. Thus, density transitioning corridor should be at least forty-five (45) feet wide. Either additional depth needs to be provided or berming must be included in the grading plan. Across the nine (9) lots, there is only a single row of trees, consisting of White Pine, Canadian Hemlock, and Ponderosa Pine. There are no overstory trees nor any ornamental trees and the overall proposed number of plantings (40) is well short of what is required (if a berm is incorporated, would require 96 trees, without a berm, 192 trees). Modifications are required to comply with the City's density transitioning requirements. Tree Preservation A Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan was included with the submittal. There was a full inventory of all naturally occurring woodlands on site and a Fixed Radius Plot sampling technique was utilized for the planted woodlands (tree farm). Trees within the planted woodland area are being actively harvested as part of the tree farm operation (it was understood that these trees, which were planted with the express intention of being cut/harvested, would continue to be managed and harvested as a crop). It is anticipated that some of the existing planted woodland trees will be preserved on site, which are not reflected in the preservation calculation. Landscape Plan Based on the zoning district, each lot is to receive two (2) front yard trees (this would be in addition to any trees proposed/required for density transitioning). Many of the lots have two (2) trees, but in most cases, one of the trees is located in the rear yard. Modifications are required to ensure each lot receives two (2) front yard trees (at least one can should be installed in the boulevard) and to confirm that the plantings will meet the minimum size requirements per City Code. Furthermore, as noted previously, additional plantings are required in the rear of lots 7-15 to satisfy density transitioning requirements. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Action: Motion to recommend approval of the natural resources elements of the project contingent upon compliance with staff review comments in ProjectDox and with City Council consideration of density transitioning. Site Location Map Lot Layout Landscape Plan Floodplain Exhibit Tree Inventory Mapping Tree Inventory Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson (Originator) Chris Anderson 10/13/2021 03:15 PM Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 10/14/2021 09:33 AM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 10/08/2021 04:04 PM