(b) Tree Preservation. The proposed project shall be designed and sited to preserve <br />significant trees to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, with trees having <br />the following characteristics given the highest priority for 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 approval <br />criteria. <br />2. Trees located within vegetated corridors and stands rather than individual <br />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 setback <br />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 loss <br />of significant natural features described in criteria (a) and (b) above, <br />through the restoration or replacement of natural features such 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 and <br />rules adopted thereunder. <br />2. For areas included on the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, any loss <br />of natural features shall be consistent with the acknowledged level or <br />preservation provided for the resource. <br />(d) Street Trees. If the proposal includes removal of any street tree(s), removal of <br />those street tree(s) has been approved, or approved with conditions according to <br />the process at EC 6.305 of this code. <br />The findings and conditions at EC 9.8320(4) which address the tree preservation and natural resource <br />criterion in the PUD are incorporated herein by reference demonstrating compliance with this <br />criterion. <br />EC 9.8090(6): The proposal provides adequate public facilities and services including, but <br />not limited to utilities, streets, and other infrastructure. ' <br />Staff Report <br />(PDT 10-2 & CU-11-1) June 2011 35 <br />HO Agenda - Page 1 <br />