Agenda - Council - 07/25/2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. Inventories prepared by both ISA Certified Arborists and SAF Certified Foresters will be acceptable. . Eliminate the definitions of 'boulevard', which is defined in the general definitions section of Chapter 9, and Zoning Buffer, which is synonymous with densitY Jransitioning. . Define Certified Forester. . Eliminate the requirement of biodegradable tree tubes for new plantings. . Clarify the replacement requirements of the Tree Preservation Tree Density Standard Calculation for multi-family developments, which will now require trees to be replaced, on a one to one basis, ifIIiore than sixty percent (60%) of the DBH inches of desirable trees on a site are removed. . Eliminate the language concerning a developer's responsibility to maintain plantings for one year after installation. In single-family developments, many times the trees ultimately are installed by a builder or the homeowner, and in multi-family developments, the development agreement requires the developer to maintain plantings for a two-year period. . Reference the vision clearance triangle in lieu of specifying a certain planting distance from intersections. . Eliminate the language discussing green, uncovered elm or pine wood and the language concerning trees.infected with Dutch Elm Disease or Oak Wilt as this is addressed in ~hapter 5 of City Code. . The Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the proposed ordinance on July 10, 2006, and there were no verbal or written comments submitted. . Recommendation: The Planning Commission and the EPB recommend adoption of this ordinance. Council Action: Motion by and seconded by to introduce the proposed ordinance to amend City Code Section 9.24 (Tree Preservation) Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev. Dir./HRA Exec. Dir. CC 7.25.06 . -330-