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(3) Adequacy of the proposal, if any, to plant vegetation to mitigate <br />environmental effects of the removal of the trees to be felled; <br />(4) The effect the tree removal will have on the environmental <br />quality of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat values; and <br />(S) The topography of the land and the effect of the felling on <br />erosion, soil retention, stability of earth, flow and character of surface waters <br />and steams, and protection of nearby .trees and windbreaks. <br />(6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this subparagraph, no <br />motorized vehicles, other than vehicles with rubber tires shall be used to <br />remove trees from a lot, nor shall a road be constructed as part of any logging <br />permit. <br />(7) An exception to the criteria of subsection (6) of this <br />subparagraph may be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to <br />the satisfaction of the City that wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops <br />would be retained for their scenic and wildlife habitat values, and wooded <br />areas along property lines would be retained to provide buffers from adjacent <br />properties. <br />(c) In addition to compliance with the criteria in subsections (a) and (b) <br />of this section, in the event a plot plan for full development of the property has not <br />been approved, the proposed tree felling must also be in compliance with all of the <br />following criteria: <br />(1) The felling must be consistent with preservation of the site's <br />future development •potential and preservation of important natural values as <br />,prescribed in the Metro Plan and the Eugene Code, 1971; <br />(2) .Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water <br />areas shall be retained to preserve riparian habitat and to minimi~.e erosion; <br />(3) Wooded areas that will likely provide an attractive on-site <br />amenity to occupants of future developments shall be retained; <br />(4) Wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops shall be retained for <br />their scenic and wildlife habitat values; <br />(5) Wooded areas along property lines shall be retained to provide <br />buffers from adjacent properties; <br />(6) Trees shall be retained in sufficiently large areas and dense <br />stands so as to ensure against windthrow; and <br />Administrative Rule R-6.305 - 4 <br />