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Trees <br />85. TREE REPORT: The applicant shall provide an updated version of the tree report prepared by <br />James Clark of HortScience dated May 8, 2021, that is based on the latest plan submittal. The <br />applicant shall follow the recommendations of the tree report. No tree trimming or pruning other <br />than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The applicant shall arrange for the Project <br />Arborist to conduct a field inspection prior to building permit issuance to ensure all <br />recommendations have been properly implemented. The Project Arborist shall certify in writing all <br />recommendations have been followed. (PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITION) <br />86. TREE REMOVAL MITIGATION: Any trees approved to be removed by the City shall have its full <br />value paid into the City's Urban Forestry Fund. A credit for replanting trees shall be as follows: <br />a. $250 credit for a 15 -gallon size replacement tree; <br />b. $500 credit for a 24 -inch box size replacement tree; and <br />C. $1,000 credit for a 36 -inch box size replacement tree. <br />(PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITION) <br />87. TREE BOND: Any tree affected by development/construction must be protected per the Municipal <br />Code. The applicant shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Director of <br />Engineering/City Engineer, for all Heritage Trees and any other significant tree as deemed by the <br />City Landscape Architect. This bond or security will be for the value of the tree(s), up to a <br />maximum of $100,000, and shall be held for a minimum of 1 year following acceptance of public <br />improvements or completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees <br />are destroyed or substantially damaged. An arborist shall be onsite during any tree work (i.e. root <br />pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early <br />with a certification letter by the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and <br />work was performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. <br />88. ROOT CUTTING: The applicant shall comply with the following tree root cutting requirements: <br />a. Roots 1 -inch in diameter or larger to be removed shall be cleanly cut with a hand saw. <br />Roots smaller than 1 -inch in diameter are not considered to be significant and may be <br />removed by the most efficient means. <br />b. Roots larger than 2 -inches in diameter and within 8 -feet of the tree trunk shall not be <br />cut or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape <br />Architecture Division. <br />C. Roots of any diameter farther than 8 -feet from the tree trunk, which are in conflict with <br />the proposed work may be ground a maximum of one-half of their diameter. Work of <br />this nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by <br />personnel familiar with its operation. <br />d. Roots up to 6 -inches in diameter and farther than 8 -feet from the tree trunk may be <br />removed if they are in conflict with the proposed work. Roots that are removed shall <br />be cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br />89. ROOT CONTROL BARRIER: The applicant shall provide root control barriers and 4 -inch <br />perforated pipe for all trees located within 8 -feet of pavement or other hardscape, determined by <br />the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the edge of the pavement <br />wherever the tree is within 8 -feet of pavement or hardscape. Information and details shall be <br />included in the landscape plan submittal for review and approval by the Landscape Architecture <br />Division. <br />PUD -145 Planning Commission <br />Page 16 of 17 <br />