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DESIGN GROUP | Landscape Architecture www.calyxdesigngroup.com The following sections of Lake Elmo City Code pertain to this request. Beneath each section of city code is a description about how this section applies to the Lake Elmo Elementary School site. 105.12.470 Tree Preservation Section c.1.b.5 A Tree Preservation Plan is not required for the following activities: Tree removal related to public improvement projects and maintenance or repairs to existing streets, roadways, sewers, parks, storm water facilities and utility infrastructure. The proposed Elementary School is a public improvement project . The ballfields and playground will be open to the public. 105.12.470 Tree Preservation Section c.3.c Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business such as a tree farm or nursery do not need to be inventoried on an individual basis. A general description of the trees and an outer boundary of the planted area must be provided. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to provide evidence to support the finding that the trees were planted as part of a commercial business. Per the attached aerial imagery from 1991-2024, a significant portion of the coniferous trees on this agricultural site were planted by the previous landowner between 1991 and 2003. The gridded layout mimics a standard tree farm planting plan. The attached tree inventory chart documents these landowner planted trees as primarily 8”-12” caliper coniferous trees including red pine, scotch pine, blue spruce, and norway spruce. 105.12.470 Tree Preservation Section c.5.c-d The following types of trees do not need to be included as part of the tally of tree removals: c. Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business, such as a tree farm or nursery (subject to verification by the City); or d. Trees that were planted by the current property owner. In making such a determination, the City shall consider consistency of the age of the trees, any patterns in the location of trees, historical aerial photography and evidence of intentional planting such as invoices, formal planting plans or cost sharing agreements. Per the attached aerial imagery from 1991-2024, a significant portion of the coniferous trees on this agricultural site were planted by the previous landowner between 1991 and 2003. The gridded layout mimics a standard tree farm planting plan. The attached tree inventory chart documents these landowner planted trees as primarily 8”-12” caliper coniferous trees including red pine, scotch pine, blue spruce, and norway spruce.