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Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation while not interfering with landowners' reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. A tree survey was performed that identified: Total Trees 45 Total Trees Removed 7 Total Trees Preserved 38 Mitigation Trees Required 0 The trees planned for removal are in the Basic Use Area and will not require mitigation trees to be planted. An ash tree planned for removal is outside of the Basic Use Area but will not require mitigation due to the prevalence of Emerald ash borer in the area. There are 7 other infested ash trees that must be removed from the property as well. The trees planned for preservation on the west perimeter must have Tree Protection Zones installed in accordance with the City Tree Protection Fence Detail. This is noted on the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plan (Sheet C1.1). The same note must be added to the Landscape Plan (Sheet L1) in place of landscaping note#3. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards have been met. Open Areas Landscape Standards Open areas standards do not apply to single family residential lots. 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. A 6-foot buffer and screen will be required for the east perimeter abutting Hodgson Road. This screen can be trees, shrubs, a fence, or some combination of these as described in City Code Section 1007.049 (6)(b). Buffer and screen standards have not been met. Canopy Cover Canopy cover standards to not apply to single family residential development. 4