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<br />Commissioner Reiff stated that he thinks that the tree preservation ordinance is <br />ill-conceived. He would like to have condition seven removed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stodola stated that there should be a minimum of a 1: 1 <br />replacement requirement for the trees, and that the applicant's proposal to replace <br />three trees for the removal of four wasn't reasonable. <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette stated that there would be a balance if there was a 1: 1 <br />replacement based on the lot size, the current trees, and the zoning code <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman stated that a compromise between what the ordinance <br />requires and what the applicant is asking for would be to replace four trees even if <br />the newly planted trees are smaller than what is currently on the property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reiff moved, seconded by Commissioner Modesette, to strike <br />condition seven and include language indicating the applicant shall replace the <br />four trees being removed by planting four six-foot trees. <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette stated that the trees could be coniferous or deciduous <br />trees. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa inquired about specifying the height of the trees. <br /> <br />Ms. Beekman suggested alternate language which would allow the trees to be <br />either coniferous or deciduous. <br /> <br />Mr. Lehnhoff stated that the language previously used for condition seven could <br />be altered to reflect the changes by the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Chair Larson inquired if Commissioner Reiff would like to withdraw his motion. <br />Commissioner Reiff stated that he would. <br /> <br />Chair Larson inquired if Commissioner Modesette would like to withdraw the <br />second. Commissioner Modesette stated that she would. <br /> <br />Chair Larson moved, seconded by Commissioner Reiff, to change condition seven <br />to read: "The applicant shall plant 24 inches of deciduous trees, 24 feet of <br />coniferous trees, or some combination thereof." <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette stated that eight deciduous trees on a lot that size would <br />be excessive. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated that it is a new ordinance and that there may be room for <br />amending it as time goes by. <br />