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ATTACHMENT D ATTACHMENT CATTACHMENT B years of the application date and the proposed activity is in substantial conformancewith the approved plan as determined by the Community Development Department, then the approved plan set shall dictate allowed removals on the lot. b.If a tree preservation plan was previously approved for the site within two (2) yearsof the application date, but the proposed activity was not authorized by the approved plan as determined by the Community Development Department, then the approved plan shall be updated. i.The updated plan set shall be administratively reviewed and finalized in conjunction with the triggering permit application; ii.Additional tree replacement, if deemed necessary, shall become a condition of approval for the application being requested. iii.The City shall not be responsible to reimburse any party for replanting which hasalready occurred if the updated plan preserves more trees than initially anticipated. c.If the subject lot is not party to a previously approved tree preservation plan set, then a new tree preservation plan in conformance with Section 1011.04(F) (G) or (H) shall be submitted, administratively reviewed, and finalized in conjunction with thetriggering permit application. J.Replacement Tree Specifications 1.The minimum size for Deciduous replacement trees shall be 3-inch caliper, with each caliper inch counting towards one (1) diameter breast height inch required for replacement. 2.The minimum height for Coniferous replacement trees shall be six (6) feet with credits for each replacement tree being in accordance with the following table: Credit Against Required DBH Replacement Inches Less than 8 feet1 inch 8 feet to less than 12 feet2 inches 12 feet or greater3 inches 3.Replacement trees shall be from balled and burlapped, certified nursery stock as defined and controlled by MN Stat. 18.44 through 18.61, the Plant Pest Act, as may be amended from time to time. Replacement trees may also be from bare root stock, th provided the trees are planted no later than May 15in any year, and the planting is inspected by the City Forester or other degreed forester or certified arborist as assigned by the CommunityDevelopment Department. 4.Replacement trees shall be covered by a minimum 2-year guarantee in accordance with Section 1011.04(M). 5.When heritage trees are removed,replacement trees 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 significant and common trees may be selected by the applicant, but all final planting plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Forester or other degreed forester or certified arborist as assigned by the Community Development Department, who will determine whether the proposed trees are suitable to the site, are well placed, and accomplish local diversity goals.