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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 7,1997 (#6 - Tree Preservation - Continued) Wilson acknowledged that the philosophy of preservation is within the ordinance and comprdiensive plan giving more credibility to a tree preservation policy. Van Zomeren noted references to rural areas regarding native vegetation within the 0>7S* shoreland (4.13), land use for future devdopment enhancing the environment and preservation of views (4.1S), rural dendty and open space retaining woodlands and wildlife (4.9). (Wlute arrived at this time.) Beal questioned whether or not the conq>rehenrive plan needs to be revised. Van Zomeren indicated that it will have to be done. She said she was surprised by the amount of references to tree preservation in her review stating that priorities are the same as in the proposed tree preservation policy. The "teeth" for adherence to policies will be through the subdividon ordinances. Van Zomeren reference definition #58 of shade trees. Van Zomeren said species and size should be indicated. Beal sdd subdivision H2 on page 3 refers to it. Van Zomeren referenced the first paragraph in 4.32 where it in^cates the supply b provided by the developer. She noted it could be argued that the tree preservation should make that pro\dsion. White said if the Commissioners had known these policies were in the ordinances and codes, these requirements would have been required. Wilson noted the lack of reference to what is required for fields. Van Zomeren said vegetation plans can be requested. Van Zomeren referenced the general policy statement regarding the removal of trees. She sugg ested tree location could be noted and the possibility of bufifering along the road frontage. She noted that b has probabty been arbitrarily enforced in the past. New trees are to be at least 2 ” in diameter. Van Zomeren noted that the policy has not been used in the past. She indicated that the Jyland Development which b now vacant land and recentty approved does not have to inventory all trees. She noted that thb is similar for Saga Hill. She does not believe tree removal will occur here but there are parcels where it could happen and should be protected.