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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 7, 1997 (#6 - Tree Preservation - Continued) Commissioners discussed whether points one and two were necessaiy. Beal noted #2*s intent is to inform private land owners what can be done. Van Zomeren said the distkiction is when an application is made to the City 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 their property. She feh the right of the private property owner needs to be recognized. McDermott questioned if tree removal would be allowed if it affected maintmning 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 polludoiL Beal said the purpose of #2 is to show tl government b not to be heavy handed regarding what private property owners can dc with th^ property. Use questioned whether the policy can protect the right of each property owner versus a person subdividing thdr property. Beal indicated that it has been determined that the City has the right to regulate subdivision. Wilson indicated that she feels the buffer zone areas arc important. McDermott felt #2 goes against buffering and questioned whether some restriction would be included for private 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 subdivisions may impact the ruralness of the property. She noted smaller properties may not have the same impact. She indicated that the ability to inventory trees and regulate "v^at happens vnth trees will not change. Beal suggested #2 be dumnated and buffering cited ebewhere. Wilson noted the purpose is to set guidelines. Gdppz noted that the guidelines would only affect new construction or subdKision. Van Zomeren said tree loss can occur with the installation of a new septic. It was determined that #2 shewed the thought process the committee was taking. Beal suggested starting with the guidelines for development. Wilson said addirional detril 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 Issue was people clear cutting trees. McDermott said he would not be happy «f that occurred but people have that right. . • •