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Attachment B EMCCMRT XTRACT FROM INUTES OF THE ITYOUNCIL EETINGELATED TO REE P,A24,2015 RESERVATIONUGUST a.Consultant Check-Back Regarding Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendments Tree consultants Ben Gozola from Sambatek, and Mark Rehder from S & S Tree Service were present for this update of a DRAFT Tree Preservation Ordinance dated August 24, 2015. Mr. Gozola summarized work done since last meeting with and direction provided by the City Council, resulting in this latest draft and seeking additional direction based on this update, clarifying that it remained a work-in-progress. Mr. Gozola went over each section as Councilmembers provided their feedback as applicable. Section G. Tree Preservation Plan Set Requested - Matrix, (Page 5), Subd. D.i.1 At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Gozola confirmed that the difference in determining final diameter and caliper inches was addressed in definitions. Section H. Tree Preservation Simplified Plan Set (Page 7) Mayor Roe suggested that the simplified plan set show setbacks and landmarks to quantify where they were located, or include a simple drawing to the effect. Mr. Gozola responded that specifications were intended as part of the policy to handout; and enforcement would include someone on staff verifying tree protection fencing was in the proper location. Mayor Roe suggested as part of the "trees in lieu of" portion, that it be addressed via policy rather than in the ordinance to determine that direction. Mr. Gozola noted some things yet to be addressed included, but were not limited to, rate replacement numbers allowed, removals allowed, and equivalencies. For the benefit of staff and his Council colleagues, Councilmember Willmus requested review of the triggers or development of a special set of regulations pertaining to minor lot subdivisions in an attempt to avoid larger lot splits for smaller lots to minimize impacts. Councilmember Willmus noted that, while it may be initially expensive to put together, he had seen it done successfully in other communities. Mayor Roe suggested that may be part of minor subdivision platting discussions. City Planner Paschke advised that it was actually part of the Building Permit process, allowing property owners to split a lot for a minor subdivision of up to three lots at a time, at which time the Building Permit required the builder to provide that survey and tree protection documentation. Councilmember Willmus opined that his concern was that a developer or property owner could impact the valuation of a lot by going that route. As it now stated in existing policy and as proposed, Mr. Paschke advised that the builder was required one way or another to provide a tree restoration or preservation plan.