LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
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PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT - CITY OF PENSACOLA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 12-6 - APPENDIX A, PROTECTED TREE LIST, INCLUSION OF QUERCUS HEMISPHAERICA (DARLINGTON OAK)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council conduct a Public Hearing on October 13, 2022 to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 12-6, Appendix A of the City of Pensacola Land Development Code to include Quercus hemisphaerica (Darlington Oak) to the list of protected trees.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
Currently, Quercus hemisphaerica - Darlington Oak, are not on the list of protected trees within Appendix A, Chapter 12 of the City of Pensacola Land Development Code. It is estimated that nearly 90% of the trees protected within the city as Laurel oak, Quercus laurifolia, are actually Quercus hemisphaerica - Darlington Oak. In order to protect the majority species of the Red oak family within the city, the Darlington Oak would need to be added to the list of protected species.
On August 18, 2022, the City Council referred to the Planning Board for Review and Recommendation.
On September 13, 2022, the Planning Board considered this item, approving the recommendation with a vote of 7-0.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 18, 2022 - City Council referred this proposed amendment to Planning Board for Review and Recommendation
September 13, 2022--Planning Board considered this item at their regularly scheduled Planning Board Meeting
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2022
2) Proposed Ordinance No. 53-22
PRESENTATION: No