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13) For the PEPI Process: PEPI reviewers should ask the engineers to locate and size <br /> trees close to the ROW. If there is no land use application before the PEPI <br /> process, ask the applicant to do a tree preservation plan and show every tree <br /> within 30 feet of the ROW line on private property. <br /> 14) For the PEPI process: In the field, we have some flexibility to bulb around trees, <br /> or make minor adjustments (if it doesn't affect assumptions in the land use <br /> decision or allow substantial changes that affect traffic flow). If major changes, <br /> check with the Planner. <br /> The Team was unable to achieve agreement on a couple of issues put forth over the course of this <br /> project. For instance: <br /> 1) There remains concern about conflicting uses in the right -of -way — why the City <br /> plants trees in such close proximity to streets and sidewalks where damage to <br /> trees is certain to occur from street or sidewalk repair or re- construction, future <br /> utility repairs or installation, and from vehicles (breaking limbs, rubbing off bark). <br /> Alternatively, trees cause damage to streets, sidewalks, and even to storm or <br /> wastewater systems. We may be able to gather data on tree damage to other <br /> infrastructure through the Cassworks work order system. <br /> 2) Tree Removal Permit 30% critical root zone requirement and public notification <br /> of tree removal required by the proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance are two <br /> issues of concern: 1) Why call it a Tree Removal Permit. when you may do <br /> further evaluation and determine the tree may remain, though monitored for a <br /> decline in health? (The trigger for evaluation is the 30% CRZ.) A better name <br /> may be Tree Impact Permit. 2) If the City is not planning to remove a tree <br /> immediately, why post it for removal? Tree removal notification without removal <br /> may cause unnecessary alarm. 3) To what extent is notification required? Just <br /> post the tree? Post plus notify public during public meeting? Post on Internet? <br /> How much is ''enough and how much may cause unnecessary opportunities for <br /> "media events" by people with single focus agendas? <br /> One alternative is to word the text of the posting to reflect the monitoring activity, <br /> rather than removal, being clear to warn others that impacts from construction <br /> may result in a decline in tree health or immediate removal depending on what is <br /> found during construction. <br /> Recommendations <br /> The success of the proposed "ideal" process depends upon the ability to be creative in each <br /> situation. The proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance would add steps to this process, requiring <br /> permits for tree planting and for tree removals. The cooperative working relationships developed <br /> in the course of day -to -day interactions between the Engineering Project Teams and the Urban <br /> 6 <br />