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Planning & Zoning Board <br />September 13, 2000 <br />Page 11 <br />Mr. Johnson noted there is only so much room for trees on a lot and in some <br />developments there are no trees in the first place. He asked if the concern is the proper <br />tree density rather than the number of trees removed. Mr. Smyser stated that depends on <br />your perspective and concern about loss of trees in Lino Lakes. He noted the issue is to <br />try to prevent tree loss in the first place. One of the incentives that is contributed to by a <br />tree replacement requirement is sensitive development of the site. <br />Chair Schaps asked if anyone present would like to provide additional input. <br />Mr. Corson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to November 8, 2000 to <br />allow time for staff to schedule and hold a workshop with developers, and was supported <br />by Ms. Lane. Motion carried 6 -0 <br />Chair Schaps thanked John Johnson for his taking time to attend the meeting tonight, <br />offer input, and volunteer to work with staff. <br />VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. Schedule of Meetings, Report Packets <br />Mr. Smyser presented the application deadlin <br />staff lengthened the total review time betw- en <br />recommendation meeting and the City Co <br />outstanding issues. Overall, the revis <br />advisory boards and governmental <br />eeting schedule and advised that <br />nning & Zoning Board <br />ng to assure adequate time to resolve <br />e allows more time for review by <br />Mr. Rafferty stated his apprec <br />the ability of the Board me <br />packets prior to the meeting. <br />Board members the Wednesday <br />days of review time. <br />ing about the timing but stated his concern is <br />ve enough time to adequately review the meeting <br />ested finding a way to get the packets delivered to <br />b='' ore the meeting which would provide two additional <br />Chair Schaps stated he has had the pleasure of serving on the Planning Commission for <br />ten years and while he agrees there are times the meeting packets are large and more time <br />is needed for review, part of the obligation when seeking the appointment or <br />reappointment is to understand how the City has grown and expanded and that staff <br />cannot always keep up with the amount of work. He suggested that to a large extent, if <br />you agree to the appointment, you need to understand there may not always be enough <br />appropriate time to read the packets without sacrificing something else. Chair Schaps <br />stated he has always had enough time, but had the feeling that it would be nice to have a <br />little more times. However, getting the packets out takes a lot of staff time. Chair Schaps <br />stated that while it would be a good goal to get the meeting packets out by the Wednesday <br />before the meeting, it may not be realistic for each meeting. <br />Mr. Rafferty stated the members are appointed by the Council, go through the interview <br />process, and stated they would do the best job they could to assist in the Planning <br />Department to support the City moving forward. He stated it does not say anything about <br />