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Flews Rele se Public Comment on Urban Forest Management Plan <br /> :~eptember 16, 1991 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Memb rs of the Tree Commission have identified two approaches for <br /> <br /> ~ protectin heritage trees: a mandatory approach and a voluntary approach. <br /> Rased on ublic feedback, the Commission will select one of the two <br /> I <br /> I'~I approaches before it forwards the plan on to the Planning Commission and City <br /> (:ouncil. nder the mandatory approach, the city would "require" heritage <br /> iI t:rees to b retained on private property, except when otherwise necessary to <br /> protect pu lic health, safety, or welfare. Under the voluntary approach, the <br /> III r.ity would "encourage" property owners to retain heritage trees. Either <br /> approach w uld require an extensive public education program. <br /> Each olicy outlined in the document is followed by a series of proposed <br /> actions. he proposed actions are recognized, but not adopted, by the Eugene <br /> Cit Counc 1 as ossible wa s to carr out the olicies. In some cases, <br /> Y P Y Y P <br /> ~'I proposed a tions will require further analysis; others will require <br /> additional funding to be carried out. <br /> i <br /> The T ee Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft plan on <br /> II October 10 7:30 p.m. at the city of Eugene Council Chambers, 777 Pearl <br /> Street. Ater making final changes, the Commission will forward its <br /> recommenda ions on to the Planning Commission for review and a public hearing <br /> in Decembe The City Council will hold a public hearing on the draft plan <br /> in early 1 92. If adopted, the plan will be put into effect and city staff <br /> and the Tre Commission will develop the new code language. <br /> ~,,I <br /> For mo a information about the plan or about the meetings, call <br /> E~87-5220. <br /> <br />