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• • • Planning & Zoning Board July 12, 2000 Page 7 Mr. Aslesen stated those issues will have to be considered as well as the most appropriate tree to place along wetland areas. He commented on the importance of assuring a buffer is established. Mr. Corson noted two maple trees that are not allowed. Mr. Aslesen explained that certain maple trees are considered by some to be too evasive. In consideration of costs, Mr. Corson asked if the Forester can be used to identify the location of trees. Mr. Aslesen explained that using a landscape architect would provide the exact tree location on the survey. Mr. Corson stated he wants to assure, when looking at developments and in consideration of the need to balance dirt, that the plans will create the overall drainage that is needed. He stated he wants to assure low treed area are not being saved if it prevents a problem low drainage area. Mr. Powell explained that those low treed areas that were mistakenly created in the past are now being considered to provide infiltration. He agreed it is a balancing effort. Mr. Corson stated he believes that some refinements ,a'i needed in the beginning stages. Mr. Johnson noted the past meeting minutes inclu existing single family homes will be impa homes owners to explain what they are and the number of questions asked of s statement wanting to know how sted a preamble to single family pected to do, which may also reduce Mr. Smyser recommended to app concerned if the P & Z Bo noted the indication of requirements that are not p nance, however, indicated he would not be sert language as suggested by Mr. Johnson. He th the proposed draft ordinance does not add any ay, it simply puts it into writing. Gary Uhde, developer, stated he is confused since he had the understanding that the new ordinance is nothing different than what has been there in the past. But, at the last meeting he understood the brunt of the tree replacement portion is one that the developer would be responsible for. He advised that he has never replaced any trees in the residential projects they have developed in Lino Lakes. He stated they are in support of saving trees and will modify lots and make house modifications if possible to save trees. Mr. Uhde commented on the need for the developer to clear the area needed for streets and utilities which require clear cutting. Also, with front loading garages a minimum 50 foot pad is needed. He noted that if trees are located too close to the basement so the tree roots are cut, the tree often times dies within two years. He stated they found that it creates more problems when they try to save too many trees too close to the foundation. Also, the Rice Creek Watershed District requires the creation of ponds which results in the need to remove trees. Another impact on trees is creating higher elevation building pads to assure the lowest floor elevation meets the City's requirements. Mr. Uhde stated they support saving trees but do not support the ordinance as it is currently written. He estimated it costs $7,000 to clear the site and the ordinance will