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• • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 26, 2000 Asleson stated many things could be negotiated in the contract with the developer in regards to mitigation. Acting Chair Lanyon suggested the text on page 9, section B2 be changed to state if it is not possible to replace trees on site, the developer can negotiate with the City to complete that mitigation requirement. He suggested the Board come up with a recommendation for City Staff on what they would like considered for negotiation, and suggested these guidelines not be included in the ordinance, but act as a guideline for Staff. Farnum responded she is not comfortable speaking to the legality, and will consult the City Attorney. Farnum noted when developments come for review the Board will be seeing the developments as it goes through the process. At that point they ;. e a recommendation on the tree mitigation. She clarified mitigat , n on si s the first choice, however, there is some allowable removal of trees and so pc re .val 1 not be considered significant. Donlin expressed concern with o ®igh rmine "significant ". Acting Chair Lanyon noted tree types. <spel ; out on page 3. Acting Chair Lanyon asked if Section B, Page noted if there is trouble with something, it would negotiate. Farnum responded this wouldbe as the things this ordinance will hopefully d . is fos more careful site planning. uld efer oily to mitigation on site. He ome back to the City to of the City Attorney. She noted one of some further negotiation and some Donlin expressed concern th developer might quickly Asleson responded this time. Donlin asked • responded it w ordinances addr development, an clause, however, t ce were to be rigid rather than flexible, a e t . nd cover stumps to hide the fact they existed. occurrence, happening only about one percent of the e would coincide with the Shade Tree Ordinance. Asleson p ate from the Shade Tree Ordinance. Farnum explained the tw different things. The Shade Tree Ordinance relates to public is ordinance is specific to private property development. There is a at talks about the relation to the other ordinance. Farnum reviewed page 10, item A3, additional language was included regarding tree removal to state "or sustains critical damage resulting in tree removal as defined herein, ". O'Connell arrived at 7:05 p.m. Donlin asked if they could add another species to the list of trees that should not be used as replacements listed at the top of page 10. Acting Chair Lanyon requested that boxelder be added to the list.