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NA <br />EPB Action <br />This is for informational purposes only. No action is required. <br />EPB: 11/7/05 <br />CASE # 3 <br />Review of Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />By: Chris Anderson, Zoning & Recycling Coordinator <br />Background: <br />The tree preservation ordinance has been in effect now for approximately two (2) years. After <br />working with this ordinance, it is apparent that at least certain portions of it need to be revisited. <br />Furthermore, this is a good opportunity for the new members of the EPB to become acquainted <br />with these rules and regulations. After some discussion regarding this ordinance at the last <br />meeting, a subcommittee was formed to work on some of the questions/issues. <br />The following items are enclosed for your information: <br />a. Current tree preservation ordinance (Exhibit 1) <br />Observations: <br />Most of these items were addressed at the last meeting. Based on those discussions, the following <br />revisions were agreed upon: <br />• In 9.24.01 (General Provisions) Subd. 4 (Definitions) <br />1. The definition of Boulevard should be removed from this subsection as it is already <br />defined in the general definitions subsection (9.02) of City Code. <br />2. The definition of Zoning Buffer should be removed from this subsection since there is <br />now a subsection specifically addressing this matter in City Code. <br />• In 9.24.04 (Private Trees in New Development Areas) <br />1. Subd. 8 a. (Planting Requirements) requires that after planting, all trees be protected <br />with a biodegradable tree tube. Consensus of the Board was to eliminate this <br />requirement. <br />2. Subd. 8 i. (Vision Clearance) should reference Section 9.11.01 (General <br />Requirements) Subd. 7 which has been established by Public Works to maintain safe <br />and unobstructed views at intersections. Consensus of the Board was to simply <br />reference the Vision Clearance Triangle in 9.11.01 Subd. 7. <br />