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Harstad Wetland Permit March 12, 2007 Page 5 (1) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would allow any use that is prohibited in the zoning district in which the property is located. The permit requested would allow ONLY for tree removal from the Longview tract of land. Any subsequent development, grading, construction or alteration would require reconsideration of the permit. That said, the anticipated proposed single-family residential development would be consistent with the zoning district in which the parcel is located. (2) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would result in incompatible land uses or which would be detrimental to surface and ground water resources. The anticipated proposed development on this site is single family residential dwellings, consistent with adjoining development. (3) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would increase the financial burdens imposed on the community through increasing floods and overflow of water onto land areas within this City or onto land areas adjacent to Rice Creek. It is not believed that the removal of trees would increase the financial burdens through increasing floods and overflow of water onto land areas within this City. (4) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would not be in keeping with land use plans and planning objectives for the City or which will increase or cause danger to life or property. While certainly a loss on many levels, the removal of trees is not in and of itself contrary to the land use plans and planning objectives of the City. When planning for development, the preservation of significant trees where appropriate and desirable will be encouraged. (5) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would be inconsistent with the objectives of encouraging land uses compatible with the preservation of the natural land forms, vegetation and wetlands within the City. A tree preservation ordinance is presently being drafted which would strengthen the City’s ability to control the removal of trees regardless of whether development is occurring. Ultimately, the land uses proposed on this site would not be incompatible with the ideals noted and such a preservation ordinance, if adopted, would not preclude or prohibit the removal of trees associated with a development project. (6) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would include development of land and water areas essential to continue the temporary withholding of rapid runoff of surface water which contributes to downstream flooding or water pollution or development of land and water areas which provide ground water recharge. The tree removals from the Longview site would not cause any of the identified issues.