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) <br />• <br />• <br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />July 12, 2000 <br />Page 7 <br />Mr. Aslesen stated those issues will have to be considered as well as the most appropriate <br />tree to place along wetland areas. He commented on the importance of assuring a buffer <br />is established. <br />Mr. Corson noted two maple trees that are not allowed. Mr. Aslesen explained that <br />certain maple trees are considered by some to be invasive. <br />In consideration of costs, Mr. Corson asked if the Forester can be used to identify the <br />location of trees. Mr. Aslesen explained that using a survey is necessary to provide the <br />exact tree location on the survey. <br />Mr. Corson stated he wants to assure, when looking at developments and in consideration <br />of the need to balance dirt, that the plans will create the overall drainage that is needed. <br />He stated he wants to assure low treed area are not being saved if it prevents a problem <br />low drainage area. Mr. Powell explained that those low treed . that were mistakenly <br />created in the past are now being considered to provide infi <br />balancing effort. <br />e agreed it is a <br />Mr. Corson stated he believes that some refinemen ed in the beginning <br />stages. <br />Mr. Johnson noted the past meeting minut de °. tement wanting to know how <br />existing single family homes will be imp red. suggested a preamble to single family <br />homes owners to explain what they • expected to do, which may also reduce <br />the number of questions asked of <br />Mr. Smyser recommended t • `• • t," e ordinance, however, indicated he would not be <br />concerned if the P & Z B • • "ed to insert language as suggested by Mr. Johnson. He <br />noted the indication of le that the proposed draft ordinance does not add any <br />requirements that are n " ent today, it simply puts it into writing. <br />Gary Uhde, devel •' he is confused since he had the understanding that the new <br />ordinance is nothm fferent than what has been there in the past. But, at the last <br />meeting he understo the brunt of the tree replacement portion is one that the developer <br />would be responsible for. He advised that he has never replaced any trees in the <br />residential projects they have developed in Lino Lakes. He stated they are in support of <br />saving trees and will modify lots and make house modifications if possible to save trees. <br />Mr. Uhde commented on the need for the developer to clear the area needed for streets <br />and utilities which require clear cutting. Also, with front loading garages a minimum 50 <br />foot pad is needed. He noted that if trees are located too close to the basement so the tree <br />roots are cut, the tree often times dies within two years. He stated they found that it <br />creates more problems when they try to save too many trees too close to the foundation. <br />Also, the Rice Creek Watershed District requires the creation of ponds which results in <br />the need to remove trees. Another impact on trees is creating higher elevation building <br />pads to assure the lowest floor elevation meets the City's requirements. <br />Mr. Uhde stated they support saving trees but do not support the ordinance as it is <br />currently written. He estimated it costs $7,000 to clear the site and the ordinance will <br />