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(5) Considering the topography of the land, the proposal minimizes or <br />mitigates the effect of the felling on erosion, soil retention, stability of earth, flow and <br />character of surface waters and steams, and nearby trees and windbreaks. <br />(6) Except as provided in subparagraph (7) of this subsection, no <br />motorized vehicles, other than vehicles with rubber tires shall be used to remove trees <br />from a lot, nor shall a road be constructed as part of any logging permit. <br />(7) An exception to the criteria of subparagraph (6) of this subsection may <br />be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City <br />that wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops would be retained for their scenic and <br />wildlife habitat values, and wooded areas along property lines would be retained to <br />provide buffers from adjacent properties. <br />(c) In addition to compliance with the criteria in subsections (a) and (b) of this <br />section, in the event a plot plan for full development of the property has not been approved, <br />the applicant shall show in the application technical report how the proposed tree felling is <br />also in compliance with all of the following criteria: <br />(1) The felling must be consistent with preservation of the site's future <br />development potential and preservation of important natural values as prescribed in <br />the Metro Plan and the Eugene Code, 1971; <br />(2) Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water areas <br />shall be retained to preserve riparian habitat and to minimize erosion; <br />(3) Wooded areas that will likely provide an attractive on-site amenity to <br />occupants of future developments shall be retained; <br />(4) Wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops shall be retained for their <br />scenic and wildlife habitat values; <br />(5) Wooded areas along property lines shall be retained to provide buffers <br />from adjacent properties; <br />(6) Trees shall be retained in suff ciently large areas and dense stands so <br />as to ensure against windthrow; and <br />(7) Clear cuts of developable areas shall be avoided so as to retain a <br />wooded character of future building sites and to preserve housing and design options <br />for future City residents. <br />Administrative Order - 8 r:\adminord\rule\OOtreeremiao.wpd(01/28J00) <br />