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• • • Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2000 Page 4 Rick Carlson, 935 130th Avenue, Ham Lake, noted he owns approximately 100 acres of wooded property within the City. He stated the tree ordinance as proposed concerns him as a property owner. Mr. Carlson indicated the analysis done by staff was adequate but stated it may be unrealistic due to the heavy grading required within the City. He noted approximately 75 % -90% of each lot is graded with new developments, which does not allow for great tree preservation. Mr. Carlson indicated the tree ordinance would bring about additional work on the part of the residents and City Staff. He stated the figures suggested by the planning specialist may be too low, as he sees it could cost up to $20,000 per acre. Mr. Carlson suggested that the City reduce the replacement requirements before approving this tree preservation ordinance. He indicated this would be the most cost effective method for staff, developers, and the public. Mr. Carlson noted the City of Blaine and the City of Fridley e ordinances that could be reviewed by staff. He indicated these ordinances . of tringent but set a maximum number of trees per zoning district. Mr. Car n•' >>' problem he has with this ordinance is passing the cost of the assessment f•� e t•� is clientele. Mr. Rafferty asked for the defining point on w developed. Mr. Carlson stated for those pr in place. He noted the City must rememb Steve Schmitt, 222 Monroe Street ordinance for tree protection an Commission at this time. H Brooklyn Park and noted t City of Brooklyn Park Mr. Schmitt note conjunction with a while continuing to ert `' °''` could and could not be stion that PUD and PDO be put perty owner does have rights. he would agree on some form of but not the ordinance before the Planning andscaping escrow is required by the City of oven to be an effective system. Mr. Schmitt noted the trees per lot with a fully sodded lot. dscape ordinance may be more effective for the City in cement ordinance. He indicated this assists the developer et the tree preservation needs of the City. Mr. Rafferty indicated he feels the developers are not trying to wipe out the entire tree population. He stated he doesn't feel it is up to the Commission to stick it to the developers either. Mr. Rafferty asked that the Commission members be notified of future meetings held with developers on this issue. He suggested Staff review neighboring communities' tree preservation ordinances and report back to the Commission. Tom Wallrich, Attorney Representative for TSM Development, noted he is familiar with the City of Blaine's tree preservation ordinance. He suggested the City review this in part with a landscaping plan for future developments within Lino Lakes. Chair Schaps stated he felt an ordinance was needed for future development but stated additional information should be gained before a recommendation was made to the Council.