Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/20/2023

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• Section 117-327 (c) (2): Staff would recommend that tree preservation plans be prepared and signed by a registered land surveyor or forester. • Section 117-327 (f): If the definition of significant tree is not going to change, should consideration be given to modifying the preservation standards for both residential and commercial/industrial developments? • Section 117-328 (Hazardous and/or Nuisance Trees): Staff would recommend creating a separate chapter in City Code to address shade tree diseases and pests, and place more of an emphasis on prevention rather than control, as that is much more cost-effective for property owners. • Section 117-329 (Exemptions): Staff would recommend eliminating this section altogether. •Would the EPB consider any potential exemptions from tree inventories/tree preservation requirements for something such as a tree farm? These trees were planted with the intention of being harvested at some point in the future. They are not a natural woodland, and provide fewer wildlife benefits than naturally occurring woodlands. For both portions of City Code, the above bullet lists are intended to initiate thought and discussion. If there are other revisions, or if the EPB wants to see additional standards added,this is the time to raise them. Action: No specific action is required. Staff is simply seeking feedback on these two portions of City Code. Staff will take any direction provided by the EPB and attempt to modify both sections accordingly for review by the EPB in March. Attachments Section 117-364 (Landscaping) Ch. 117 Article II Division 5 Tree Preservation Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 02/23/2023 10:39 AM Chris Anderson(Originator) Dana Verbeek 03/16/2023 12:18 PM Form Started By:Chris Anderson Started On:02/22/2023 08:58 AM Final Approval Date:03/16/2023