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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, May 16, 2022 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />was diseased. Regarding a perfectly healthy nuisance tree, Ressler noted those would be replanted by the <br />laws and rules in place. <br /> <br />McCutcheon noted they make seedless Cottonwood trees now. He likes the idea of putting in a setback <br />for the tree and asked Staff if the tree would be replaced in the lake setback or anywhere on the lot. He <br />stated they may find out that every tree is diseased in some way or another and definitely do not want to <br />promote that. <br /> <br />Kirchner does not like lines 15 and 16 in the proposal and would not support. The alternative text that <br />would require replacement of dead, diseased, or hazardous is something he would support more than not <br />replacing a tree. Regarding public comments tonight regarding placement of trees, there are <br />circumstances that do not allow for replacement in that area. He suggested including language saying a <br />tree would be replaced in the same location or allow for an administrative review with Staff to allow for <br />extenuating circumstances, almost like practical difficulties. He would like to keep it administrative rather <br />than bringing those before the Planning Commission for approval. <br /> <br />Erickson said besides the lakeshore erosion possibility, certain types of oak wilt are transmitted through <br />their roots which may be another reason a property owner may not want to replant in the same spot. <br /> <br />Bollis noted the way he reads the existing Code, the City does not address dead or diseased trees. At first <br />he was in favor of lines 15 and 16 only and in choosing lines 30-32 it would give the owner and Staff <br />some flexibility on where to place that tree within the lake setback. <br /> <br />Barnhart and the Commissioners discussed the language options in the ordinance. <br /> <br />Kirchner moved, Ressler seconded, to approve LA22-000022 text amendment regarding vegetation <br />removals in the Shoreland Overlay Zoning District including lines 30-33, alternative text requiring <br />replacement of dead, diseased trees deemed hazardous and directing Staff to incorporate an <br />administrative review process regarding replacement location of the tree as suggested by Staff. <br />VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays 0. <br /> <br />