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Findin :R-7.280-E.7.2.1 & 7.2.2 define "critical root zone" which is a term used in <br />determining the required area around the #ree to be protected from construction activities. <br />The 3" caliper is the point at which the basis of determination changes from a protective area <br />of a three foot radius far smaller trees to a formula based measurement to provide larger <br />protective areas for larger trees. <br />Trees of many sizes may have need for protection on a development. 1-112" and 2" <br />caliper trees in the planting program are minimums required and may be exceeded if the <br />developer so elects. In addition, existing trees of varying sizes may be preserved. No <br />correlation to the other tree caliper citations included in the planting specif cations in these <br />administrative rules was intended nor deemed to be necessary, nor is any revision to the rule <br />necessary. <br />Comment 11: The orange fencing required by R-7.280-E.7.5.2 is extremely ugly, <br />and the ward "orange" should be removed. <br />Findin :The purpose of the required fencing is to place a highly visible physical <br />protective device in place to ensure na construction impacts to the area being protected, The <br />standard orange protective fencing is specifically designed for this purpose and has been <br />shown to be effective, However, R-7.280-E.7.5.2 also contains the statement "or approved <br />equivalent" which would provide an applicant a process to obtain approval for a substitution. <br />A request far alternative fencing would be evaluated by the Urban Forester and if shown <br />effective could be allowed in place of the specified "orange" fencing. For example, mare <br />physically substantial but less visible fencing material such as woven wire or chain link may <br />be approved, as an alternate if site conditions warranted, <br />Comment 12: The tree pruning standards in R-7.2$0-G.3.7 are vague, unclear, and <br />do not make sense. <br />Finding:l concur in part with this comment, and R-7.280-G.3.7 has been revised to <br />clarify the intent. <br />Comment 13: Although not addressing a specific rule, one party commented that it <br />is hard to imagine that the pity will be in a position to hire employees to carry out the Local <br />Street Plan due to the unforeseen effects that Measure 47 is expected to have on our <br />community. <br />Findin : The provisions relating to trees in the Local Street Plan and the City's <br />Sheet Tree Program are funded through the Road Fund which is not dependent on property <br />tax revenues which are expected to be impacted by Measure 47. Staffing for this program <br />is intended to be funded through fees the program generates. <br />Comment 14: The rules are vague in several areas that leave too much room for <br />interpretation, thus resulting in added delays in processing time for building permits. <br />Finding:Section 7.280(3} of the Eugene Code, l ~7l requires a developer to obtain <br />approval of a Street Tree Plan prior to receiving approval of a f nal plat. Since approval of <br />Exhibit B to Street Tree Plan Agreement ~ ~ _ O O <br />