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needed among buildings and related uses on the development site, as well <br /> as to adjacent and nearby residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood <br /> activity centers, office parks, and industrial parks, provided the city makes <br /> findings to demonstrate consistency with constitutional requirements. <br /> "Nearby" means uses within 1/4 mile that can reasonably be expected to <br /> be used by pedestrians, and uses within 2 miles that can reasonably be <br /> expected to be used by bicyclists. <br /> (5) The proposal is designed and sited to minimize impacts to the natural <br /> environment by addressing the following: <br /> (a) Protection of natural features. The preservation of significant natural <br /> features to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, including: <br /> 1. Significant on -site vegetation, including rare plants (those that are <br /> proposed for listing or are listed under state or federal law), and <br /> native plant communities. <br /> 2. All documented habitat for all rare animal species (those that are <br /> proposed for listing or are listed under state or federal law). <br /> 3. Prominent topographic features, such as ridgelines and rock <br /> outcrops. <br /> 4. Wetlands, intermittent and perennial stream corridors and riparian <br /> areas. <br /> 5. Natural resource areas designated in the Metro Plan diagram as <br /> "Natural Resource" and areas identified in any city - adopted natural <br /> resource inventory. <br /> (b) Tree preservation. The proposed project shall be designed and sited to <br /> preserve significant trees to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, with <br /> trees having the following characteristics given the highest priority for <br /> preservation: <br /> 1. Healthy trees that have a reasonable chance of survival considering <br /> the base zone or special area zone designation and other applicable <br /> approval criteria <br /> 2. Trees located within vegetated corridors and stands rather than <br /> individual isolated trees subject to windthrow. <br /> 3. Trees that fulfill a screening function, provide relief from glare, or <br /> shade expansive areas of pavement. <br /> 4. Trees that provide a buffer between potentially incompatible land <br /> uses. <br /> 5. Trees located along the perimeter of the lot(s) and within building <br /> setback areas. <br /> 6. Trees and stands of trees located along ridgelines and within view <br /> • corridors. <br /> 7. Trees with significant habitat value <br /> 8. Trees adjacent to public parks, open space and streets. <br /> 9. Trees along water features. <br /> Ordinance - 339 <br />