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�nvu�s oF ���Gvi,a�oRONo P�uc co�ss�ar� <br /> MEET�iG HELD CEN JULY ?, 1997 <br /> (#6 - Tree Freservation - Cantinued) <br /> Com�nissioners discussed whefiher points ane and two�vere neGessary. Bea1 noted#2's <br /> intent is to inform private (and owners what can be done. Van�omeren said the <br /> distinctior� is when an application is made to the City to divide land, which woutd initiate <br /> the tree inventory and hovv trees are to be preserved. Wilson noted that this would not <br /> affect a person wanting to remove a tree on their property. She felt the right of the private <br /> property owtier needs to be recognized. McDermott questioned if tree removal wou�d be <br /> allowed if it affected ma'sntaining the n�ralness of the praperty. He noted iree removal is <br /> restricted in the shoreland district. t�ilson noted that the purpose of the shore�and <br /> ordinance is to prot8ct lakes from pallution. Beai said the purpose of#2 is to show tl�at <br /> �overnment is not to be heavy handed regarding what private property owners can do <br /> with their propetty_ <br /> �se questioned whether the policy can pratect the right of each property owner versus a <br /> person subdivic�ing their property. Beat indicated that it has been detertnined that the City <br /> has the rigl�t ta regulate subdivision. <br /> Wilsan indicated that she feels the buffer�one areas are impartartt. McDermatt felt #2 <br /> goes against buffering and questioned whethec some restriction would be included for <br /> pr�vate property ow�ers. Wilson did not agree with IwlcDermott but thought there wauld <br /> be some restrictions. <br /> Van�omeren questioned the effect of deciding level af enforcernent on subdivisions may <br /> impact the ruralness af the property. She nated smaller properties may not have the same <br /> impact. She indicated that the ability t� inventary trees and regulate what happens tivith <br /> trees wi�l not change. <br /> Beal suggested#2 be eliminated and buffering cited elsewhere. <br /> Wilson notecl the purpose is ta set guideiines. Gappa noted that the guidelines wauld only <br /> affect new constructian or subdivision. V�n Zomeren said tree loss c�.n cscccur with the <br /> instaliation of a new septic. <br /> It was determined that#2 showed t�e thaught pro�ess the committee was takir►g. Beat <br /> suggested starting v�th#he guide�nes for development. Wiison said additionai dctail can <br /> cc�me�ater and pres�nt the general concept to the council with some directton. Van <br /> Zomer�n noteci that the purpose is not to micro�anage individual properties. <br /> Beal question��whether the issue was people clear cutting trees. McDermott said he <br /> would not be happy if that oceuned but people have that right. <br /> 5 <br />