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Planning & Zoning Board July 12, 2000 Page 6 Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the August 9, 2000 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, and was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 7- 0. E. PUBLIC HEARING, (Continuation) Ordinance 09 -00, Tree Preservation Ordinance Staff noted that at the June 14 meeting, the P & Z opened and continued the public hearing on the new tree preservation ordinance. The hearing was continued for two reasons: 1) There was some concern about requirements for residents building on individual single family lots; and, 2) It was hoped to receive additional input from developers. Staff indicated that rather than rewriting the draft ordinance, they decided to ask the City's environmental specialist, Marty Aslesen, to attend the P meeting to explain how they currently addresses tree preservation on single fa �_ o' The requirements in the draft ordinance reflect current practice. Specifically .1. on page 4, and IV.A. on page 5, and 1V.B.3. apply to single family h• . di 'sue° ots. It was noted staff had received one additional Heritage Development. The P & Z discussed June meeting. The Environmental Board requirements twice. Staff advised that th additional information is needed. T by the City Council. ents from a developer, m arlson & Associates at the t "' ew tree preservation close the hearing or continue it if ill require a first and second reading Chair Schaps excused hims eeting at 7:45 p.m. Vice Chair Lane chaired the remainder of the meetin Mr. Aslesen reviewed tory with tree preservation and importance to educate residents and buil t egard. Mr. Rafferty comm ed on the importance of assuring tree preservation actually occurs. He suggested that th ouse should be located in consideration of tree location and in such a way to save all trees possible. He stated he appreciates Mr. Aslesen's work. Mr. Johnson commented on the importance of open communication between the developer/builder and City staff to assure significant trees are identified and it can be determined which trees are worth saving and which are not due to storm damage, disease, etc. Mr. Corson stated he believes all in Lino Lakes appreciate the need to preserve trees. However, he would like it simply defined which trees are significant and should be saved, or to assure an ordinance such as being considered is correctly written. He noted the indication that certain trees are not considered desirable and cannot be used as replacement. • • •