9.8320 (4) (a) (2) (b) the buildings, <br />Under code states that the Applicant must design <br />road, and other uses to preserve trees having the following characteristics: <br />(1) Healthy trees that have a reasonable chance of survival considering the base zone <br />or special area zone designation and other applicable approval criteria; <br />(2) Trees located within vegetated corridors and stands rather than individual isolated <br />trees subject to windthrow; <br />(3) Trees that fulfill a screening function, provide relief from <br />glare, or shade expansive areas of pavement; <br /> <br />(4)Trees that provide a buffer between potentially incompatible land uses; <br /> <br />(5)Trees located along the perimeter of the lot(s) and within building setback <br />areas; <br /> <br />(6)Trees and stands of trees located along ridgelines and within view corridors; <br /> <br />(7)Trees with significant habitat value; <br /> <br />(8)Trees adjacent to public parks, open space and streets; <br /> <br />(9)Trees located along a water feature; <br /> <br />(10)Heritage trees. <br />As we have argued in the Criteria 4 section of the Joint Response Committee document <br />and in post-hearing submitted testimony, the Applicant has failed to satisfy 1,4,5,6,7 and <br />8 of the above criteria. Of the 401 trees that the Applicant proposes to preserve in the <br />Tree Preservation Plan, 58% are not healthy by the ApplicantÈs own assessment. The <br /> <br />