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MINUTES OF TH�REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMIS�ION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JULY 7, 199? <br /> {##6 - Tree Preservatian- Continued) <br /> McDertnott questianed the definition of a significant tree. White said trees of 6" ar more <br /> cannat be cut in the shoretand district. Van�omeren said the zoning�ode is scattered in <br /> its reference to trees but is clear in the 0-75' lakeshore in alI zonin�districts regarding <br /> ciear cutting oftrees. She believes tree preservatian should be compatible with referenc,.e <br /> to significant trees. S�asked what the Cc�mmission would be comfortable with as far as <br /> definition of significant trees. Beal noted that the de6nition of significant trees is noted <br /> els�where. Ilse suggested 6" as used in the 4-75' setback instead of the S" £or <br /> replacement. Wilson said it should be specifi� as to what is dane. She n�ted that the <br /> zoning code refers to a 12" trur;k above graund level as not less than 2" diameter. There <br /> are good lists of species for bo�h coniferous and deciduous trees. <br /> Van Zomeren said there is the issue of improving what is happening regarding tree <br /> r�maval. Wilson felt tree removal is aniy occumng randomly and not clear cutting. Beal <br /> noted this does not refer to privat�p�operty. White cited the example of the ordinance <br /> involving dead tree removal. This cannot be done without inspection. <br /> �V'ilson asked what should be brought to Council in light of comments r�ade by Van <br /> Zomeren. <br /> Beal asked what is involved in strengthening the zoning ordinance. Van Zomeren said the <br /> vegetatian pian could be expanded regarding types of trees. Beal asked iF this couid be <br /> done with a new ordinance. Van Zomeren said it should all be referenced in one <br /> addendum to the ordinance as the "tree preservatifln ordinanee" and mac�e reference to <br /> else�vhere'sn the ordinance to the tree policy. 5he felt the definitions in the submittal <br /> re�quirements are reviewed regarding direction to applicants. She asked if 11.64 is needed <br /> or should b�ir�ccxporated. The tree preservatian wauld he a new chap#er and referenced <br /> in the zoning code. Van Zomeren said the code would have to be reviewed to verify there <br /> are no contradictians. She said the commerciai subdivisions are regulated by the zaning <br /> districts and is repartedly satisfied with what is w-rit#�n in the zvning code. The code can <br /> be amended, deleted, and upgraded where necessary. The zotung code, however, needs to <br /> ref�rence the tree ordinance policy to strengthen it. Van�omeren confirmed far Wilson <br /> that all devalopers, both residential and can�rnercial, must adhere to the zoning code. <br /> V�iison asked how what has been done so far fits in with the codes and whether it can be <br /> enforced. Van Zomeren indicated the purpose, authority, and broad concepts can be <br /> placed in the purpose statement. Beat can the first draft r�vhich was more detailed could be <br /> r+eferenced. <br /> 4 <br />