(e) Except as required by EC 9.4980(2)(c), EC 9.4980(3)(d) and EC 9.4980(3)(e), site <br />work to enhance the conservation setback area shall be completed prior to or <br />concurrent with other site development, unless appropriate native plant species <br />are not available within that time frame. <br />Site work to enhance the conservation setback area will occur in conjunction with the street <br />construction project. The applicant notes that the installation of replacement vegetation will <br />occur after the street and stormwater facility are constructed as discussed in more detail at EC <br />9.4980(3)(d) and is consistent with this standard. <br />Based on the materials in the record and the above findings, the standards at EC 9.4980(1) are <br />met. <br />(2) Vegetation Removal. Vegetation removal within the /WR conservation area and <br />within areas removed from the /WR conservation area shall comply with the <br />following standards: <br />(a) Vegetation removal shall be limited to: <br />1. Plant species that are non-native and invasive; <br />2. Dead or dried native plants or grasses only when they constitute an imminent <br />fire hazard; <br />3. Living native or non-native vegetation, when its removal is necessary to <br />facilitate or encourage the growth of other native species (e.g., native wet <br />prairie plant species) consistent with adopted plans or policies; or <br />4. The minimum area of native vegetation removal necessary to accommodate <br />uses approved in accordance with EC 9.4930(3)(a) through EC 9.4930(3)(k), and <br />uses approved through an adjustment approved in accordance with EC <br />9.8030(21). <br />The applicant indicates that three non-native fruit trees and other native and non-native <br />vegetation will be removed only to the extent necessary to facilitate the construction of the <br />street and stormwater facility. The site plans and description of work demonstrate consistency <br />with this standard. <br />(b) Clearing of more than 500 square feet of vegetation must comply with Erosion <br />Prevention regulations for sensitive areas in EC 6.645. <br />The street construction will require approximately 1,015 square feet of vegetation clearing; <br />therefore, the following condition of approval is warranted: <br />1. The applicant shall obtain an Erosion Prevention permit prior to the initiation of any <br />development activities in the Conservation Setback as shown on the site plans. <br />March 2026 Findings & Decision of the Planning Director Page 11 of 28 <br />Braewood Hills Third Addition (SDR 25-02 & PDF 25-01) <br />