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Senior Planner Anderson replied that he does not have a draft but agrees with that concept of using <br />the framework of what exists in other districts but in a reduced manner. <br />Board Member Hiatt commented that he has noticed that some of the standards have created an <br />over planting situation in the past, which they have begun to address in some zoning districts. He <br />suggested that there be some type of flexibility built in to allow staff and the applicant to work <br />together to consider the site conditions. <br />Senior Planner Anderson agreed that would be helpful to avoid creating a situation that would <br />require a variance from landscaping standards. <br />Chairperson Moore agreed and supported a separate landscape and tree plan for the COR. <br />Senior Planner Anderson noted an inconsistency between the caliper and minimum height required <br />for planting in the residential districts compared to the other districts and density transitioning <br />standards. <br />Board Member Hiatt asked the cost difference, noting that perhaps the intention was in attempt to <br />soften the cost for residential development. He stated that he does support consistency but wants <br />to ensure there is not an unintended consequence. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that there is a cost difference. He stated that he is unsure why <br />the change in size was not applied to the residential districts. He stated that perhaps the thought <br />was that because there is less root disruption in a smaller caliper tree, those trees could begin to <br />grow faster in residential settings. He stated that in reality the trees would be more prone to other <br />issues. He commented that it would be reasonable to require a six foot evergreen with a two inch <br />caliper and that change could be implemented across all districts. <br />Board Member Hiatt stated that he would support the most simple and consistent requirement that <br />would be easiest for enforcement. <br />Senior Planner Anderson confirmed the consensus of the Board to support consistency across the <br />zoning districts for minimum tree size as staff sees appropriate. He stated that currently there is a <br />general landscaping requirement for businesses with additional landscaping required for parking <br />lots. He asked for guidance from the Board on whether that should continue to be separate or <br />whether that be simplified into one landscaping requirement for the entire site. <br />Chairperson Moore commented that she would want to ensure that it is clear within the Code so <br />that it is clear to builders. <br />Senior Planner Anderson provided a table related to buffer yards and noted that the desire would <br />be to simply that table. <br />Chairperson Moore commented that she would be interested in simplifying the table if that is <br />possible. <br />Board Member Fetterley agreed that she would support simplifying the table as staff sees fit. <br />Environmental Policy Board / March 20, 2023 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />