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The residential lot size should determine the number of trees that can be planted and any reasonable net loss in extreme cases will be more than made up for with minimum tree requirements for non wooded lots. III -C - Other Ordinances Required replacement tree plantings may be used to satisfy other requirements on private property, which means the net loss would be carried forward to areas off site. This should not be necessary if a minimum of trees are required on non wooded lots. Boulevard tree planting required of the developer should be included in the minimum tree requirement. IV -1 -B - Submission Requirements - The size, species, condition and location of all existing significant trees and woodlands. The preliminary planning stage should include a reasonable and thorough estimate of existing trees until further design is accomplished. Excessive inventory may be required of areas that would not be impacted by development. IV -C -1 The amount of security is excessive and totally unnecessary. A 100 lot development planting 7 trees per lot, or 700 trees, would require a letter of credit for $262,500.00, permit fees of $100,000.00, cash fees for city and approximately $175,000.00 for the cost and planting of trees. Please reconsider the implication of this security. A 100% performance bond and estimated cash fees paid for by the developer should more that satisfy your requirements. VI -A -2 - Compliance Replacement trees in residential areas within 6 months of site construction is not possible. Additional time should be allowed, after construction of the home, to the developer to work with the city forester, builder and homeowner to locate planting areas, select species, and allow nurturing necessary for survival. In closing, because of the importance and long term ramifications to the property owners and citizens of Lino Lakes, I am asking the City Council to please allow more time for the staff and Planning Commission to review comments, including my own, from other property owners. The staff and Planning Commission should research, review and analyze other community tree ordinances in an attempt not to compromise, but simplify and reduce future administration costs. is ordinance shou . be governed by reason and not become a barrier to future planning. Thank you, Richaa Carls RSC:ce cc: Marty Asleson, Brian Wessel