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Attachment 2: Landscaping and Tree Preservation Standards - REVISED JUNE 21, 2010 Page 7 <br />b. Existing trees may be used to fulfill boulevard tree requi-Fementsstandards at the City's <br />discretion. <br />9. General Landscaping RcquircmcntsStandards: <br />a. Desirable existing trees may be used to fulfill Canopy Cover, Foundation Landscape and <br />Open Areas Landscape feetbri-FeffteRtsstandards if applicable by placement. Desirable <br />existing trees are valued according to the following table: <br />Tree Size <br />Deciduous <br />Tees under 6" <br />DBH or <br />Evergreen <br />trees under <br />12' tall <br />Deciduous <br />trees between <br />6 " -12" DBH or <br />Evergreen <br />trees between <br />12' -20' tall <br />Deciduous trees <br />over 12" DBH or <br />Evergreen trees <br />over 20' tall. <br />Tree Value <br />1 large tree <br />2 large trees <br />3 large trees <br />b. Ric Standards may be met by grouping different sizes of trees and shrubs. <br />c. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation Landscape and Landscape Screen <br />requirementsstandards simultaneously if applicable by placement. <br />d. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is damaged or if more than <br />30% of the dripline area is disturbed during the construction process. <br />e. The City may allow flexibility in landscape roquircmentsstandards if there are conflicts <br />with solar power, wind power, water harvesting, food production or other innovative <br />measures proposed for the site. <br />f. The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED (Crime Prevention <br />Through Environmental Design) standards and reviewed by the police department. <br />Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without City authorization. <br />g. <br />10. Landscaping Guidelines and Technical Requirements: The purpose of the guidelines <br />and technical requirements is to encourage plant longevity, minimize maintenance, and <br />mitigate conflicts with other site features. An initial investment in high quality materials, <br />careful design and planning, and proper construction techniques can result in plant longevity <br />and long term maintenance cost reduction. <br />a. Species Selection: Appropriate species selection is critical to maximize the benefits of <br />plant materials. Healthy, long lived plants well suited to a site will reduce maintenance <br />and replacement costs, while providing the most aesthetic and environmental gain. <br />Native species in the built environment will supplement and connect the existing natural <br />areas. Diversity is also important for an overall healthy and balanced landscape that is <br />less susceptible to pests and disease. <br />1) The City shall maintain a list of approved species. The list is based on Lino Lakes <br />area natural vegetative cover and includes additional hardy, non - invasive species. <br />Approved species are classified by size. For each site, plants shall be selected based <br />on mature size and adaptability to site conditions, such as microclimate, salt, <br />pollution and other factors. The list of approved species is not exhaustive. <br />Applicants requesting to plant a species not on the list shall submit species name, <br />