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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 7.1997 (#6 - Tree Prescrvatiwi - Continued) Commissioners discussed whether points one and two were necessary. Beal noted #2*s intent is to inform private land owners what can be done. Van Zomeren said the distinction is wdien an application is made to the Ci^ to divide land, which would initiate the tree inventory and how trees are to be preserved. Wilson noted that this would not affect a person wanting to remove a tree on thdr property. She feh the right of the private property owner needs to be recognized. McDermott questioned if tree removal wodd be allowed if h affected maintaining the ruralness of the property. He noted tree removal is restricted in the shoreland district Wilson noted that the purpose of the shoreland ordinance b to orotect lakes from pollution. Beal said the purpose of #2 b to show that government b not to be heavy handed regarding what private property owners can do with tbwr property. Dse questioned whether the policy can protect the right of each property owner versus a person subdividing thdr property. Beal indicated that h has bera determined tiiat the City has the right to regulate subdivison. Wilson inrheated that she feds the buffer zone areas are important. McDermott felt U2 goes against buffering and questioned whether some restrictioo would be included for fwivate property owners. Wilson did not agree with McDermott but thought there would be some restrictions. Van Zomeren questioned the effect of deciding level of enforcement on subdwidons may impact the ruralness of the property. She noted smaller properties may not have the same uxq)act. She indicated that the ability to inventory trees and regulate what happens with trees will not change. Beal suggested #2 be etiminated and buffering cited ebewhere. Wilson noted the purpose b to set guidelines. Qappz noted that the guidelines would only affect new construction or subdivisiorL Van 2fomeren said tree loss can occur with the installation of a new septic. It was determined that #2 showed the thought process the committee was taking. Beal suggested starting with the guidelines for development. Wilson said additional detail can come later and present the general concept to the council with some direction. Van Zomeren noted that the purpose is not to micromanage individual properties. Beal questioned whether the bsue was people clear cutting trees. McDermott said he would rwt be happy if that occurred but people have that right. 1 1