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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2013
AGENDA #: 4B
PREPARED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS
PUBLIC HEARING: YES
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 1007.2100, TREE PRESER-
VATION AND RESTORATION, OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to continue reviewing ordinance amendments
to Subsection 1007.2100 (Tree Preservation & Restoration) related to tree
removal from vacant property greater than one-half acre with ten or more mature
trees.
History
City Staff has been discussing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in order
to address the removal of mature trees on vacant property. Currently,
someone can clear trees from vacant land that is not part of a subdivision or
zoning application.
Current Circumstances
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing on December 2, 2013, and
then continued the hearing to December 16. The hearing continuation was
necessary for staff to complete additional work on ordinance language that would
assure adequate tree protection of undeveloped property. The Commission also
wanted to review additional maps showing impacted properties at various limits,
including 1 acre and larger.
Conclusion
City staff needs additional time to complete its analysis, and how best to protect
mature trees on undeveloped property. Therefore, the Planning Commission
should continue its hearing to its next meeting in January of 2014.
ISSUES:
Continuing the hearing will delay action on this proposed ordinance amendment;
however, it is unlikely that tree removal will occur over the winter months.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second to continue this public hearing to January ___, 2014.
RECOMMENDED
City Staff recommends Alternative #1.
MOTION: