soil retention, stability of earth, flow and character of surface waters and <br /> streams, protection of nearby trees and windbreaks; <br /> (c) The effect the trees' removal [Prat] would have on the <br /> environmental quality of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat values; <br /> (d) The necessity to remove trees in order to construct proposed <br /> improvements, or to otherwise utilize the applicant's property in a manner <br /> consistent with its zoning, this code, the Metro Plan, and other applicable <br /> adopted plans; <br /> (e) Fire safety considerations where, in the opinion of the fire <br /> marshal, removal is necessary to protect existing or proposed structures; and <br /> (f) The adequacy of the applicant's proposals, if any, to plant new <br /> trees or native vegetation to mitigate the environmental effects of removal of <br /> the trees to be felled[; aned]. <br /> • • • • • , : • • , • •••, : . • • • • • ,] <br /> ] <br /> • <br /> Ordinance - 9 03/19/98 Draft <br /> c: \data \code \tree0319. o rd <br />