Trail and the proposed private home sites. It is noted that the proposed single-family <br />development is compatible with surrounding developments which include other single-family <br />development and a City park, so there are no adjacent incompatible uses. <br /> <br />As demonstrated on page 25 of the narrative (revised August 22, 2017), the highest <br />elevation of the site is mostly obscured from views from lower elevations to the west by off- <br />site mature vegetation. There are no water features or known heritage trees on the site. <br /> <br />At this time, all of the trees shown on the lots in areas where construction may occur are listed <br />as discretionary trees (meaning they could be removed). Since the lots will be sold to <br />individual owners who will decide where to locate a future home, it is unknown at this time <br />where construction may occur on any lot. In order to ensure that any trees lost from future site <br />development are replaced, the applicant has proposed a one to one replacement for every tree <br />that needs to be removed for development. <br /> <br />The applicant has provided a tree preservation plan which provides clarity and assurance <br />regarding the tree preservation requirements and allowed activities within various areas on the <br />subject property, such as common open space preservation areas, and individual lot <br />preservation areas. Staff finds that the provisions of this plan, in combination with specific <br />notes on the plans, will ensure compliance with the applicable criteria regarding tree <br />preservation. While no major revisions to the proposed lot configurations, or other areas such <br />as preservation areas, appear necessary to adequately address the approval criteria, a number <br />of specific concerns and details regarding implementation of the tree preservation plan are <br />further addressed below. These include changes to the Tree Preservation Plan otes on <br />sheet L3.0, as recommended conditions of approval, as follows: <br /> <br />On the final plans, replace Notes #2 on sheet L3.0 with the following: <br />Protective fencing for trees identified to be preserved shall be installed under the <br />direction of a certified arborist and inspected and approved by the City prior to <br />beginning any construction related activities. All protective tree fencing shall remain in <br />place until completion of all construction activities; any relocation or removal of the <br />protective fencing shall also occur under the direction of a certified arborist, with <br />approval by the City. <br /> <br />On the final plans, replace Notes #8 on sheet L3.0 with the following: <br />In the event a preservation tree must be removed, justification of the removal must be <br />documented by a certified arborist. Documentation must be provided to the City for <br />review prior to tree removal activity. Removal of a preservation tree will require the <br />planting of 2 replacement trees for every tree removed. Replacement trees shall be a <br />native species, with a minimum caliper of 1 ½ inches for deciduous trees and a minimum <br />height of 5 feet for coniferous trees. Any trees that must be replaced within private <br />preservation areas are the responsibility of that lot owner. Any trees that must be <br />replaced in Tracts A, B, C, and D will be the responsibility of the common owners or <br />homeowners association. <br /> <br />On the final site plans, remove Notes #9 on sheet L3.0. <br /> <br />Capital Hill PUD (PDT 17-1) February 2018 22 <br />Page 22 <br /> <br />