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r I JjRAFT MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION tree preservation work session held SEPTEMBER 12,1997 ROLL The Orono Planning Commission met on the above date with the following members present. Chair Dale Lindquist, Jan Berg. Sandy Smith, Liz Hawn and Bill Stoddard. Van Enckson was present representing the Orono Park Commission. The following represented City staff: City Planner/Zoning Administrator Liz Van Zomeren. Senior Planning Coordinator Mike Gaffion, Intern Brad Bressler, Director of Public Services Greg Gappa and Recorder Lin Vee. The meeting was called to order by Chair Lindquist at 8:02 a.m. Council has asked that the Planning Commission address issues identif.ed by both the Park Commission and Council relating to the development of a tree preservation ordinance. After developing a model ordinance, public hearings would be held, with Council action following. Van Zomeren referred to the Purpose Stttement prepared by the Orono Park Commission on July 7, 1997 noting that Park Commission and Council were in agreement with this statement. In addition, discussion should take place as to whether private property owners would be treated the same as developers regarding tree preservation and reforestation. Hawn asked if the Planning Commission was designing an ordinance that is really needed. Van Zomeren responded that the Spring Hill Golf Course has raised concerns over tree preservaUon. Berg suggested the City be pro-active rather than reactive. G Lindquist stated one goal would be to prevent clear cutting in new development. Hawn asked if .1,., cutting has been a problem. Lindquist noted that the shoreland areas already have restncUons on tree removal. Hawn questioned the City's ability to enforce a policy preventing cleat cutting. Berg noted that Plymouth experienced a problem with clear cutting before they adopted a tree preservation ordinance. Developers found it easier to clear cut and then transplant. She felt the land