01-03-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. The plan calls for removals of 59 trees, 58 of which will not require mitigation because they are in the Basic Use Area and not in an Environmentally Sensitive Area. One tree is in a Natural Resource Conservation Area and will require 2 mitigation trees to be planted. Preservation and mitigation standards have not been met. Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 3 large shrubs per 2000 sq. ft. The following substitutions are allowable: 1 large tree = 1.5 medium or 2 small trees 1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs 27,250 sq.ft. of open space calls for: 14 large trees and 42 large shrubs Provided: 14 large tree equivalents and 0 large shrubs There are 5 existing trees (cottonwoods) that will be credited as 11 large trees. Existing trees are credited at the following rates: Existing Tree Value deciduous deciduous deciduous trees trees under trees between over 12" DBH 6" DBH or 6"-127' DBH Tree Size or evergreen evergreen or evergreen trees over 20' trees under trees between tall. 12' tall 12'-20' tal Tree 1 large tree 2 large trees large trees Value 3 large tree equivalents are included in open space landscaping. Siberian elms and trees that were not identified to species will not receive existing tree credit. Open areas landscape standards have not been met. Buffer and Screen Standards The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting screens require, at the minimum, a double row of plants with triangulated spacing.