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114 ..., <br /> City o1 f � Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Planning Commission 5.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearings August 23,2016 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> City of Elk River Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> • Ordinance Amendment relating to Tree Reviewed by <br /> Ordinance, Case No. OA 16-11 <br /> Action Requested <br /> Recommend,by motion, approval of the Ordinance Amendment as proposed. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The City Council directed staff to evaluate the current tree planting requirements, specifically as they <br /> relate to developed sites. <br /> The ordinance currently requires one tree per 40 lineal feet of site perimeter plus three more. At this time, <br /> staff is not recommending reducing the number of trees required,but is looking to expand the credits <br /> given to existing trees. Currently, credit for existing vegetation is provided at 1 credit for each trees <br /> between 4" and 8"in diameter,and 2 credits for each tree greater than 8"in diameter. <br /> Staff is proposing to amend Section 30-934 (b)(3)(e) as follows: <br /> e. Credits. <br /> 2. For existing trees. The total number of required new trees may be offset by the retention of <br /> existing trees on the lot provided that such trees satisfy the requirements of this section as to <br /> size and species. The Existing Tree Credit Chart shall be used to determine the <br /> amount of credit f o r existing trees. - ..-:.-: . --- ;--.. --- '- - -- '.- =:2 -- - - : -: - <br /> than eight inches in diameter will receive credit for one tree. Existing trccs eight inches in <br /> diameter or greater will receive credit for two trees. Existing trees closer than 15 feet together <br /> shall be considered one tree and the largest diameter tree will be utilized to calculate the tree <br /> credit. The diameter of and distance between trees shall be measured six inches above the <br /> ground. <br /> Existing Tree Credit Chart <br /> Deciduous Tree Diameter Deciduous Tree Credit <br /> 2" to < 4 1/2" One (1) <br /> 4 1/2" to < 8" Two (2) <br /> 8" or more Three (3) <br /> Coniferous Tree Height Coniferous Tree Credit <br /> 6' to < 10' One (1) <br /> 10' to c 15' Two (2) <br /> 15' or more Three (3) <br /> [NAT AR E 1 E 1 URE <br />