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Environmental Board <br />September 24, 2025 <br />Page 3 <br />proposed owners are going above and beyond for number of tree open space and vehicle <br />cover. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson noted that it looks like 3 pine trees and 1 oak tree are being removed. She <br />inquired as to what is considered a high-value tree. <br /> <br />Mr. Hoffman explained that a high-value tree falls into the ESA (Endangered Species Act) <br />category <br />pines and oak trees would be considered high <br />value trees. He goes on to explain that hardwoods fall more under the definition of <br />significant trees, so even though some popples and cotton woods can be considered one of <br />The trees that have been planted and <br />maintained are more high-value trees than your Siberian elms or willows. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson inquired as to whether the oak tree was on the smaller side. <br /> <br />Mr. Hoffman stated that the oak tree which was a decent-sized oak tree. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson asked if there is a way we could keep the oak trees because they are a slower <br />growing tree. She mentioned that we also must think about the absorption of noise for <br />people in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />parking lot. He also said that the only trees that are being removed are for basic commercial <br />use such as the hardscape and building foundation. He mentioned that four of the trees <br />being removed are conifers and an oak tree. The remaining trees are primarily the ones <br />growing within the drainage and utility easement on the city easement for that b <br />not feasible to save those trees. To meet the parking requirements of the development, <br />the end cap. Mr. Hoffman concluded, saying that the four trees mentioned are within that <br />basic use and there is no mitigation required because it falls within the vehicle hardscape <br />for the development. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson inquired as to whether Mr. Hoffman remembers at the Starbucks on Apollo <br />Drive where they put the asphalt that allows water to run through, and if we could do <br />something like that in this development. <br /> <br />Mr. Hoffman said that the dealership/office space developers are meeting their water <br />quality now with the infiltration basins, which is preferred. Mr. Hoffman also stated that the <br />City is going to be requesting a trail easement through the development. The City is <br />currently requesting a trail easement through here, and the developers are currently <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />