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While the McDonald's Corporation staff have stated to us that they realize the value to <br /> the community of a Heritage class tree can't be replaced, they have indicated a desire <br /> to work with us in participating in a large scale tree planting project within the local area. <br /> Currently, we are looking at planting opportunities and hope to come to an agreement <br /> on the location and scope of the planting within the next month. In addition, <br /> McDonald's staff are working with us to locate a large caliper Big Leaf Maple which will <br /> then be planted on the south -west corner of 8th Avenue and Hilyard Street. <br /> Staff are examining the plans review process to insure such a loss is not repeated. <br /> Several steps are being taken to strengthen coordination between the building <br /> permit/plan check and tree preservation programs. Plans intake occurs in the Permit <br /> and Information Center while tree permit review occurs at Public Works Maintenance <br /> facility on Roosevelt Blvd. Procedures are being modified to include identifying street <br /> tree preservation requirements before building permit issuance. Adoption of such <br /> changes in permitting processes will require staff training and public notice. Resource <br /> impacts are being evaluated to shift the tree permitting process to the PIC to facilitate <br /> coordination and timeliness of permit processing. For more information please call <br /> Scott Plamondon or Johnny Medlin at 687 -5220. <br /> 2 <br />