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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 7, 1997 draft (#6 - Tree Reservation - Continued) McDermott questioned the definition of a sigmficant tree. White said trees of 6" or more cannot be cut in the shoreland district. Van Zomeren said the zoning code b scattered in its reference to trees but b clear in the 0>75' lakeshore in all zoning districts regarding clear cutting of trees. She believes tree preservation should be compatible with reference to ugnificant trees. She asked what the Commbsion would be comfortable with as &r as definition of significant trees. Beal noted that the definition of ngnificant trees b noted elsewhere. Use suggested 6" as used in the 0-75* setback instead of the 8" for replacement. Wilson said it should be specific as to what b done. She noted that the zoning code refer' to a 12" trunk above ground level as not less than 2" diameter. There are good lists of species for both coniferous and dedduous trees. Van Zomeren said there is the bsue of improving what is happening regarding tree removal. Wilson feh tree removal is only occurring randomly and not clear cutting. Beal noted tMs does not refer to private property. White cited the example of the ordinance involving dead tree removal. This cannot be done without inspection. Wilson asked what should be brought to Council in light of comments made by Van Zomeren. Beal asked what is involved in strengthening the zoning ordinance. Van Zomeren said the vegetation plan could be expanded regarding types of trees. Beal asked if thb could be done with a new ordinance. Van Zomeren said it should all be referenced in one addendum to the ordinance as the "tree preservation ordinance” and made reference to elsewhere in the ordinance to the tree p^cy. She felt the definitions in the subnuttal requirements are reviewed regarding directioa to applicants. She asked if 11.60 is needed or should be incorporated. The tree preservation would be a new chapter and referenced in the zoning code. Van Zomeren smd the code would have to be reviewed to verify there are no contradictions. She said the commercial subdivi^ons are r^ulated by the zomng districts and is reportedly satisfied with what b writteo in the zoning code. The code can be amended, delved, and upgraded where necessary. The zomng code, however, needs to reference the tree ordinance policy to strengthen it. Van Zomeren confirmed for Wilson that all developers, both residential and commercial, must adhere to the zoning code. Wilson asked how what has been done so far fits m with the codes and whether it can be enforced. Van Zomeren indicated the purpose, authority, and broad concepts can be placed in the purpose statement. Beal can the first draft which was more detailed could be referenced.