e. Natural resource areas designated in the Metro Plan diagram as <br />“Natural Resource” and areas identified in any City-adopted natural <br />resource inventory. <br />2. For areas included on the City’s acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, the <br />preservation of natural features shall be consistent with the <br />acknowledged level of preservation provided for the area. <br />(b) Tree Preservation. The proposed project shall be designed and sited to <br />preserve significant trees to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, with <br />trees having the following characteristics given the highest priority for <br />preservation: <br />1. Healthy trees that have a reasonable chance of survival considering the <br />base zone or special area zone designation and other applicable <br />approval criteria. <br />2.Trees located within vegetated corridors and stands rather than <br />individual isolated trees subject to windthrow. <br />3. Trees that fulfill a screening function, provide relief from glare, or shade <br />expansive areas of pavement. <br />4. Trees that provide a buffer between potentially incompatible land uses. <br />5. Trees located along the perimeter of the lot(s) and within building <br />setback areas. <br />6. Trees and stands of trees located along ridgelines and within view <br />corridors. <br />7. Trees with significant habitat value <br />8. Trees adjacent to public parks, open space and streets. <br />9. Trees along water features. <br />10. Heritage trees. <br />(c) Restoration or Replacement. <br />1. For areas not included on the City’s acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, the <br />proposal mitigates, to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, the <br />loss of significant natural features described in criteria (a) and (b) <br />above, through the restoration or replacement of natural features such <br />as: <br />a.Planting of replacement trees within common areas; or <br />b.Re-vegetation of slopes, ridgelines, and stream corridors; or <br />c.Restoration of fish and wildlife habitat, native plant habitat, <br />wetland areas, and riparian vegetation. <br />To the extent applicable, restoration or replacement shall be in <br />compliance with the planting and replacement standards of EC 6.320 <br />and rules adopted thereunder. <br />2.For areas included on the City’s acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, any <br />loss of natural features shall be consistent with the acknowledged level <br />or preservation provided for the resource. <br />The proposed mono-pine and ancillary facilities have been sited so that no natural features or <br />existing trees would be impacted or removed. <br />HO Agenda - Page 17 <br />