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MiNiJTES 4�' THE REGULAR QR�NO PARK CONIlVIISSION <br /> MEETING HELD QN 3ULY 7, 1997 <br /> (#6 - Tree Preservation - Cantinued) <br /> Commission determined to delete#2. #1 would remain with the refer�nce to the City of <br /> Plymauth deteted. #3 was revised to say, "Provide a guidebook far property owners, <br /> giving reeommendations on basics of tree preservation and reforestation and maintenance. <br /> This is considered an impartant......,...that is targeted at commercial and residential <br /> developers. (#3 will now become#2 since the original #2 was deleted.) The last sentence <br /> in#4 (now#3)wiii say," Spectfics reg�trdin�tree preservation and refare�tation will be <br /> provided by outside eonsultants with Staff„�;;uidance. <br /> Regarding#4, Van Zomeren questioned whether the number of tree would create a <br /> problem for prQviding a building pad. McDermott said Council ean make individual <br /> exceptions. <br /> Van Zomer�en sa.id she is nat clear on density of zoning districts. She cited the example <br /> tt�t 100%of the progerty dves not t�ave to�xe protected and the intent could result in no <br /> develapme�t. Wilson said the property would have to meet certain param�eters. Besl <br /> suggested leaving tl�e parameters to be set by consultant. <br /> Regarding poticy f+�r commercial properties, Van Zomeren cited what she lac>ks for in <br /> applicatians. She acknowledged the need to preserye trees but felt there was mc�re need <br /> �'or landscape development. She said the Commission n�eds to recogru�e that there are <br /> ather needs than tree preservation alone. She suggested a separate commercial site <br /> devei�pment palicy s�ould be considered. <br /> White noted that Navarre is not rural and does not reflect 4rono's plvlosophy af a rural <br /> eommunity. Wiison agreed that the stat�ment in#4 is an ambiguous stat�rrtent. <br /> Ct�rnmercial development would be required to follaw tree preservatian policy along with <br /> the other guidelines. <br /> McDermatt questioned wi�at#4 would da for properties such as the Dickey Prc�perty. <br /> Wilson said it needs reforestation. <br /> Van 2omeren questianzd what should be required for subdivision of what is naw corn <br /> fields. Wilsan said the requirements should includ�buffering. Wilson sugg�sted bufferin� <br /> adds grace and softens property. <br /> Ilse questioned what the Commission wants Highway 12, which is the heart of Orano, to <br /> look like. Van Zomeren said she is concerned with the Higiiway 12 parcel that is available <br /> for development. Wilson said tree buffering shou}d occur. 1VIcDermott said it would <br /> reyuire a specific ordinance far that to accur. Ilse and Beat agreed that a separate <br /> ardinance should be required. <br /> 6 <br />