TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: 5/4/2021
SUBJECT:
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Referral to the Planning Board for review and recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code Section 12-6-6 (8), Tree Ordinance.
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BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting held on February 25, 2021 City Council Member Jennifer Brahier sponsored an amendment to Section 12-6-6 (8) of the Land Development Code. City Council referred the proposed amendment to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
The proposed amendment would include protecting the dripline of the heritage trees. These proposed amendments encompass the circumstance where there is a lot split for single family and duplex use; stating that the “land” shall be evaluated to determine whether a lot spilt will have a negative effect on any sensitive protected natural resource, including but not limited to heritage trees.
This request has been routed through the various City departments and utility providers. Those comments are attached for your review.