LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12-6-6 PROTECTED TREES
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council conduct a public hearing on March 10, 2022 to consider a proposed amendment to Section 12-6-6 Protected Trees.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
On January 11, 2022, the Planning Board considered proposed amendments to Section 12-6-6 (e) protected Trees as a discussion item. The proposed changes are to allow staff to authorize deviations to setbacks in order to further the protection of Heritage Trees. During the January 11, 2022 meeting Planning Board members requested staff to consider adding a notification process to the proposed amendments and brining that back as an action item at the February 8, 2022 meeting.
February 8, 2022 the Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendments to Section 12-6-6 (e). The attached amendment incorporates a modified version of the existing notification process currently in place for “removal” of Heritage trees in Sec. 12-6-4 (4) and applies it to a request for a “reduction in setbacks” to preserve Heritage trees in 12-6-6 (e). The Planning Board voted 7 - 0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Tree Ordinance.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
2/8/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 09-22
2) Planning Board Minutes February 8, 2022 - DRAFT
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