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1196 <br />1197 <br />1198 <br />1199 <br />1200 <br />1201 <br />1202 <br />1203 <br />1204 <br />1205 <br />1206 <br />1207 <br />1208 <br />1209 <br />1210 <br />1211 <br />1212 <br />1213 <br />J. Replacement Tree Specifications <br />1. The minimum size for Deciduous replacement trees shall be 3-inch caliper, with each <br />caliper inch countin� towards one (1) diameter breast height inch required for <br />replacement. <br />2. The minimum height for Coniferous replacement trees shall be six (6) feet with credits <br />for each replacement tree being in accordance with the following table: <br />Credit against Required DBH Replacement <br />Height Range (min 6') Inches <br />Less than 8 feet 1 inch <br />8 feet to less than 12 feet 2 inches <br />12 feet or greater 3 inches <br />3. Replacement trees shall be from balled and burlapped, certified nursery stock as defined <br />and controlled by MN Stat. 18.44 through 18.61, the Plant Pest Act, as may be amended <br />from time to time. Replacement trees may also be from bare root stock, provided the <br />trees are planted no later than May 15th in any year, and the planting is inspected bv the <br />Citv Forester or other de�reed forester or certified arborist as assi�ned bv the <br />Community Development Department. <br />4. Replacement trees shall be covered by a minimum 2-vear guarantee in accordance with <br />Section 1011.04(M). <br />5. When heritage trees are removed, replacement tree options shall be as determined bv the <br />City Forester or other de�reed forester or certified arborist as assi�ned by the <br />Community Development Department. <br />1214 6. Replacement trees for significant and common trees may be selected by the applicant, but <br />1215 all final planting plans shall be subiect to review and approval bv the City Forester or <br />1216 other de�reed forester or certified arborist as assigned bY the Community Development <br />1217 <br />1218 <br />1219 <br />1220 <br />1221 <br />1222 <br />Department, who will determine whether the proposed trees are suitable to the site, are <br />well placed, and accomplish local diversity �oals. <br />7. Replacement trees mav be utilized to meet landscaping and screening requirements if <br />placement, species, and location are consistent with those requirements. <br />8. Replacement Tree Locations. Required replacement trees shall be planted on the site <br />bein� developed unless doin� so is deemed to be impractical (i.e. due to lack of space), <br />1223 inappropriate (available plantin� areas are not ideal for new plantin�s or would do little <br />1224 to enhance the site), or counterproductive to a property's intent (i.e. would entail too <br />1225 much screenin� for a retail business) as determined by the City Forester or other degreed <br />1226 forester or certified arborist as assi�ned by the Community Development Department. <br />1227 When such a determination is made, the applicant shall comply with replacement <br />1228 requirements in one of two ways: <br />1229 <br />1230 <br />1231 <br />a. As directed by the City, required replacement trees mav be located on public <br />boulevards or other public lands throu�hout the City if such lands are deemed to be <br />available with priority given to locations within or near the affected area; or <br />