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J. Replacement Tree Specifications 1. The minimum size for Deciduous replacement trees shall be 3-inch caliper, with each caliper inch countin� towards one (1) diameter breast hei�ht inch required for replacement. 2. The minimum height for Coniferous replacement trees shall be six (6) feet with credits for each replacement tree beina in accordance with the followin� table: Credit against Required DBH Replacement Hei�ht Ran�e (min 6') Inches Less than 8 feet 1 inch 8 feet to less than 12 feet 2 inches 12 feet or greater 3 inches 3. Replacement trees shall be from balled and burlapped, certified nursery stock as defined and controlled by MN Stat. 18.44 throu�h 18.61, the Plant Pest Act, as may be amended from tirne to time. Replacement trees may also be from bare root stock, provided the trees are planted no later than Mav 15th in anv vear, and the plantin� is inspected bv the Cit_y Forester or other degreed forester or certified arborist as assi6ned bv the Communitv Development Department. 4. Replacement trees shall be covered by a minimum 2-vear yuarantee in accordance with Section 1011.04(NI). 5. When heritage trees are removed, replacement tree options shall be as determined by the City Forester or other degreed forester or certified arborist as assigned by the Community Development Department. 6. Replacement trees for si�ni�cant and common trees may be selected bv the applicant, but all fmal planting plans shall be subiect to review and approval by the City Forester or other de�reed forester or certi�ed arborist as assi�ned by the Community Development Department, who will determine whether the proposed trees are suitable to the site, are well placed, and accomplish local diversitv �oals. 7. Replacement trees may be utilized to meet landscapina and screenin� requirements if placement, species, and location are consistent with those requirements. 8. Replacement Tree Locations. Required replacement trees shall be planted on the site being developed unless doing so is deemed to be impractical (i.e. due to lack of space), inappropriate (available planting areas are not ideal for new plantings or would do little to enhance the site), or counterproductive to a property's intent (i.e. would entail too much screening for a retail business) as determined by the City Forester or other de�reed forester or certified arborist as assi�ned by the Community Development Department. When such a determination is made, the applicant shall comply with replacement requirements in one of two ways: a. As directed bY the City, required replacement trees may be located on public boulevards or other public lands throughout the Citv if such lands are deemed to be available with priority given to locations within or near the affected area; or