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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.k. Tree City USA RecertificationROSEM0UNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council Regular Meeting: December 21, 2010 ISSUE The time has come for the City Council to once again consider applying for our recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA. Tree City, USA is an award given to those cities that depict an honest and active program to promote protection of our natural habitat and our trees. Part of the attachment includes a work plan and a proclamation by the City of Rosemount identifying May 1, 2010 to be Arbor Day and the month of May to be Arbor Month. City staff worked to complete a variety of programs including an Arbor Day program and tree give away, tree plantings and other nature programs. This application for recertification indicates that we would like to continue with these types of programs and others to promote tree planting and protection. It is the Parks and Recreation Department's intent to join with the Commissions, Council and other Departments to further enhance our policies relating to the preservation of our trees and to continue to reforest the City. BACKGROUND Each year the City applies for recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA, and proclaims the month of May to be Arbor Month and a specific day in May to be Arbor Day. SUMMARY Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award. AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification Consent PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation AGENDA NO. � Director ATTACHMENTS: Application APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the application for recertification for the Tree City USA award. ISSUE The time has come for the City Council to once again consider applying for our recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA. Tree City, USA is an award given to those cities that depict an honest and active program to promote protection of our natural habitat and our trees. Part of the attachment includes a work plan and a proclamation by the City of Rosemount identifying May 1, 2010 to be Arbor Day and the month of May to be Arbor Month. City staff worked to complete a variety of programs including an Arbor Day program and tree give away, tree plantings and other nature programs. This application for recertification indicates that we would like to continue with these types of programs and others to promote tree planting and protection. It is the Parks and Recreation Department's intent to join with the Commissions, Council and other Departments to further enhance our policies relating to the preservation of our trees and to continue to reforest the City. BACKGROUND Each year the City applies for recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA, and proclaims the month of May to be Arbor Month and a specific day in May to be Arbor Day. SUMMARY Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award. Tree City USA —The Arbor Day Foundation Page 1 of 1 Tree City USA 2010 Application for Certification TREE Cry usIC The Tree City USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the 2010 calendar year. As Mayor of the Community of Rosemount I herewith make application for this community to be officially certified/recertified as a Tree City USA for 2010, having achieved the standards set forth by the Arbor Day Foundation as noted below. Standard 1: A Tree Board or Department Mark Joosten Parks Forester 651- 322 -6011 lacelle.cordes @ci.rosemount.mn.us Dan Schultz Director, Rosemount Parks and Recreation 651- 322 -6012 dan.schultz@ci.rosemount.mn.us Standard 2: A Community Tree Ordinance of Our community ordinance is on record Standard 3: A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita Total Community Forestry Expenditures $84,083.40 Community Population 23,350 Per Capita Spending Standard 4: An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation of Official Arbor Day proclamation is on record Mayor or Equivalent Signature Title Date Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Rosemount The above named community has made formal application to this office. I am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that,. based on the information contained herein, said community is eligible to be certified as a Tree City USA community, for the 2010 calendar year, having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. State Forester Signature Title Date rc kL \. http: // portal. arborday. org /ptenhancements/ treecity /signatureform- print.aspx I' 12/15/2010 FORESTRY WORK PLAN / CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 2010 Our Arbor Day Celebration once again included a joint effort with Dakota Electric Association Utility Company. The City of Rosemount and Dakota Electric purchased bare root trees that were anywhere from 5' to 14' in height and up to 1" around. These trees were handed out to over 150 residents of Rosemount on May 1, 2010. We were able to give away all of the trees. The Mayor of Rosemount read the Arbor Day Proclamation. This years Arbor Day Celebration was well received by the residents, and once again, plans are in the works to continue this type of celebration for 2011. This fall, City Staff did an inventory of trees in the maintained areas of all of our parks and at various other city facilities such as fire stations and water towers. In all, trees were inventoried at 23 parks and at 6 other sites. They recorded the species and size of each tree (measured in Diameter at Breast Height) and rated the condition of each tree on an A -F scale, A being the best condition. Using this inventory, we can determine the total number of trees at a site, the actual number of trees of each species their, the percentage of the total tree number made up by any species, and the percentage of the total tree cover made up by any species. The inventory was performed primarily to get a handle on the number of trees that may potentially be lost to the Emerald Ash Borer and to help assess what the impact the loss of these trees may be. While this project was prompted by the threat of losing trees to EAB, the information provided by the inventory is as specific about all other species as it is ash trees. City staff also continued with the maintenance of boulevard trees, which included trimming, pruning, watering and mulching over 1000 trees. City staff also planted and relocated trees from our tree nursery into existing parks and other areas throughout the city. The city nursery was also maintained throughout the summer. Rosemount was struck with 4 severe storm this past summer which resulted in many hours or clean up of fallen trees and branches. Sterling Codifiers, Inc. Page 1 of 5 11 -6 -3: LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS: Detailed landscaping plans shall be required in all development proposals requiring site plan review. Landscaping plans shall be prepared consistent with the general site plan requirements in section 11 -10 -3 of this title. A. Landscaping Plan Content: 1. Planting schedule containing: a. Symbols. b. Quantities. c. Common and botanical names. d. Sizes of material at planting and mature material sizes. e. Root specifications (bare root, B and B, potted, etc.). f. Dates or seasons to plant material. g. Special planting instructions. 2. Identify existing trees and shrubbery by common name and size, which of these will remain in the final site design and how they will be protected during construction. 3. Include typical sections or details of fences, be walls,planter boxes, picnic areas, berms and the like. 4. Include typical sections of landscape islands and planter beds with identification of material used. 5. Include details of planting beds and foundation plantings. 6. Delineate square footage of both sodding and seeding areas. 7. Describe and detail methods of controlling soil erosion during and after construction. (Ord. B, 9 -19 -1989) B. Minimum Number Of Plantings: Zoning District Overstory Trees Foundation Plantings © G -P None None None None RR 1 tree per unit/frontage' None RL 1 tree per unit/fronta el None R -1 1 tree per unit/frontage' None R -1A Ill tree per unit/fronta eL I None R -2 1 tree per unit/fronta e2 None R -3 1 tree per open space unit ex sure3 See note 4 See note 4 R-4 8 trees minimum plus 1 tree per units R-4 8 trees minimum plus 1 tree r 2 units See note 4 I Cs 8 trees or 1 r 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 BP 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 PB 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 LI 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 GI 8 trees or 1 per 1,000 square feet land area See note 4 HI 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 IP 8 trees or 1 Per 3,000 square feet land area See note 4 Notes: 1. Trees shall be deciduous, planted at the boulevard of each tree exposure. 2. 2- family dwellings: Trees shall be deciduous, planted at the boulevard of each street exposure. 3. Other attached dwellings: Trees shall be deciduous; spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot intervals. 4. 1 foundation planting per 10 linear feet of building (principal or accessory) perimeter. 5. 1- to 3 -story building: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot intervals. 6. Over 3 -story building: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50foot intervals. http:// www. sterlingcodifiers. com /codebook /getBookData.php ?id= &section _ id = 168916 &keywords= 12/16/2010 Sterling Codifies, Inc. Page 2 of 5 7. Whichever is greater: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot minimum intervals. (Ord. B -190, 7 -17 -2007) C. Minimum Planting Standards: 1. Overstory Trees; Minimum Planting Size: a. Deciduous trees: 2.0 -2.5 inches as measured six inches (6 ") aboveground. b. Coniferous trees: Six feet (6) in height. 2. Foundation Plantings; Minimum Planting Size: Coniferous and deciduous shrubs shall be planted a minimum of one -third (' /3) the mature spread and height of typical growth habits. 3. Planting Materials: All planting materials used in site developments shall be indigenous to the appropriate hardiness zone and physical characteristics of the site. 4. Boulevard Trees: All boulevard trees proposed to satisfy the minimum requirements shall be long lived hardwood species and guaranteed for no less than one full growing season from completion of site planting. 5. Percentage Of Deciduous Trees: In meeting the overstory tree requirements at least seventy five percent (75%) of the total stock shall be deciduous trees. All boulevard trees shall be of shade or flowering tree types. 6. Shade Trees: When entire streets or blocks are proposed for development, shade tree species must be diversified so as each side of a city block would contain at least three (3) different varieties of tree genera with at least two (2) different species (if same genus used more than once). 7. Materials In Healthy Condition: All planting materials shall be disease free and able to survive in assigned locations in a healthy condition with the benefit of only minor maintenance. 8. Standards: All stock to be planted (shade and flowering trees, deciduous shrubs, coniferous evergreens, broad leaf evergreens, roses, vines and ground covers and fruit trees) must follow the standards set forth by the "American Standards For Nursery Stock" as adopted by the American Association of Nurserymen. 9. Grade: Final grades in all developments shall not exceed a three to one (3:1) ratio unless plans for retaining walls, terraces or similar controls have been approved by the city. 10. Screening: Where natural materials such as trees or hedges are approved in lieu of required screening by means of walls or fences, the density and species of such plantings shall be suchto achieve ninety percent (90%) opacity year round. Conifers used for screening must meet overstory planting requirements. 11. Credit For Existing Trees: Credit for the retention of existing trees which are of acceptable species, size and location may be given to satisfy the minimum number of requirements set forth in this chapter. (Ord. B, 9-19 -1989) 12. Exception: The required plantings may be waived by the city council upon issuance of an interim use permit (IUP) for temporary buildings in the general industrial district. (Ord. B -144, 11 -19 -2004) D. Special Planting Conditions: Planting materials within landscape designs shall be compatible with planned site use. As a result, trees and shrubs (except low creeping shrubs) shall not be planted: 1. Under existing or planned utility tines when the mature height and spread of the planting may conflict with utility lines. 2. Over existing or planned utility lines so that upon plant maturity the root system conflicts with the utility lines. 3. So that upon mature height and width of plant growth its form conflicts with local vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 4. So that upon mature height and width of the plant its growth habits would conflict with any public service or safety device such as stop signs, traffic lights, streetlights, etc. 5. Any closer than fifteen feet (15') from any fireplug. 6. Any closer than thirty feet (30') from any intersection, measured back from curb line. (Ord. B, 9 -19 -1989) E. Tree Preservation: 1. Findings And Purpose Statement: The city council finds it is in the best interest of the city to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment of the community and to encourage a resourceful and prudent approach to the development and alteration of wooded areas. In the interest of achieving these objectives, the city has established the comprehensive tree preservation regulations herein to promote the furtherance of the following: a. Protection and preservation of the environment and natural beauty of the city; b. Assurance of orderly development within wooded areas to minimize tree and habitat loss; c. Evaluation of the impacts to trees and wooded areas resulting from development; d. Establishment of minimal standards for tree preservation and the mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from tree removal; e. Provision of incentives for creative land use and environmentally compatible site design which preserves trees and minimizes tree removal and clear cutting during development; and f. Enforcement of tree preservation standards to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community. http:// www. sterlingcodifiers. com /codebook /getBookData.php ?id= &section _ id= 168916&keywords= 12/16/2010 Sterling Codifiers, Inc. 2. Definitions: For purposes of this subsection E, the following definitions shall apply: Page 3 of 5 CANOPY OF TREE: The horizontal extension of a tree's branches and foliage in all directions from its trunk and upper layer of green crown. CONIFEROUS TREE: A woody plant bearing seeds and cones oftentimes, but not always, retaining foliage throughout the year. CONSTRUCTION AREA: Any area in which movement of earth, alteration in topography, soil compaction, disruption of vegetation, change in soil chemistry, or any other change in the natural character of the land occurs as a result of site preparation, grading, building construction or any other construction activity. DECIDUOUS TREE: A woody plant which has a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually. DEVELOPER: Any person or entity who undertakes to improve a parcel of land, by platting for the purposes of establishing two (2) or more dwelling units, or grading which requires a grading permit. DIAMETER OF CONIFEROUS TREE: Every two feet (2') in height of a coniferous tree is equivalent to one caliper inch of diameter. DIAMETER OF DECIDUOUS TREE: The length of a straight line measured in caliper inches through the trunk of a tree at four and one -half feet (4.5') above the ground. DRIP LINE OR ROOT ZONE OF A TREE: An imaginary vertical line which extends from the outermost branches of a canopy to the ground. FORESTER: A person holding at least a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from an accredited four (4) year college of forestry or any official appointed by the city. HARDWOOD DECIDUOUS TREE: Includes ironwood, catalpa, oak, maple (hard), walnut, ash, hickory, birch, black cherry, hackbery, locust and basswood. HEALTHY TREE: Average or better condition and vigor for area as may be determined by the forester. HERITAGE TREE: A healthy hardwood deciduous tree measuring equal to or greater than twenty seven inches (27 ") in diameter or a healthy coniferous evergreen tree greater than fifty feet (50') in height. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: A person licensed by the state of Minnesota as a landscape architect. NEW DEVELOPMENT: A piece of property that is being platted for the purpose of establishing urban residential use with two (2) or more dwelling units or is being improved by grading which requires a grading permit. This definition does not apply to agricultural lot splits or to public streettutility projects. NURSERYMAN: A person licensed by the state of Minnesota as a nurseryman. PROPERTY OWNER: The owner of a buildable property who is constructing or expanding a dwelling or a business on that property. SIGNIFICANT TREE: A healthy deciduous hardwood tree measuring a minimum of six (6) caliper inches in diameter, a healthy softwood deciduous tree measuring a minimum of twelve (12) caliper inches, or a healthy coniferous tree measuring a minimum of twelve feet (12') in height. SOFTWOOD DECIDUOUS TREE: Includes cottonwood, poplars/aspen, box elder, willow, silver maple and elm. 3. Application: The provisions of this subsection E shall apply to all subdivision, grading permits or construction, except for preliminary plats approved by the city prior to the adoption hereof. 4. Process: a. For Developers: Unless otherwise determined by the city council, the following process for preserving trees shall be required from the developer. (1) Prepare a tree preservation plan which shall be incorporated on the grading plan. (2) Implement the tree preservation plan prior to and during site development. (3) Submit a performance of financial guarantee for compliance with the approved tree preservation plan. (4) Comply with the city's tree replacement procedure. The tree preservation plan shall be submitted withpreliminary plat plans or as part of the application for a grading permit. The tree preservation plan must be certified by a forester, landscape architect, or nurseryman retained by the developer. The plat and grading plans will not be approved by the city without an approved tree preservation plan. In the case of grading permit applications, the tree preservation plan will be approved by city staff. This decision may be appealed directly to the city council. b. For Home And Business Owners: The following process for preserving trees shall be required from the home and business owner if trees are being removed during grading or construction: (1) Identify the significant trees and heritage trees on the property. (2) Identify the significant trees and/or heritage trees removed due to grading or construction. (3) Identify the protection measures used to protect the preserved trees during grading or construction. (4) Comply with the city's tree replacement procedure. The tree preservation plan shall be submitted with the grading permit or building permit application. The tree preservation plan may be prepared by the applicant of the grading permit or the building permit. The tree preservation plan will be approved by city staff. This decision may be appealed directly to the board of appeal and adjustments. http:// www. sterlingcodifiers. com /codebook /getBookData.php ?id= &section _ id = 168916 &keywords= 12/16/2010 Sterling Codifters, Inc. Page 4 of 5 Tree Preservation Plan: The developer shall be responsible for implementing the tree preservation plan prior to and during site grading and plan development. The tree preservation plan will be reviewed by city staff to assess the best overall design for the project taking into account significant trees and ways to enhance the efforts of the developer to mitigate corresponding damage. The developer is encouraged to meet with staff prior to submission of the preliminary plat application or prior to application for the grading permit, whichever is sooner, to determine the placement of buildings, parking, driveways, streets, storage and other physical features which result in the fewest significant trees being destroyed or damaged. The tree preservation plan shall include the following items: a. The name(s) and address(es) of property owners and developers. b. Delineation of the buildings, structures, or impervious surfaces situated thereon or contemplated to be built thereon. c. Delineation of all areas to be graded and limits of land disturbance. d. Size, species, and location of all significant trees locatedwithin the area to be platted or the parcel of record. e. Identification of all significant trees on all individual lots. (The developer shall be required to submit a list of all lot and block numbers identifying those lots.) f. Measures to protect significant trees. g. Identification of all significant trees proposed to be removed within the construction area, including the contouring of all areas to be clear cut. h. Size, species, and location of all replacement trees to be planted on the property in accordance with the tree replacement schedule. i. Signature of the person preparing the plan and statement which includes acknowledgment of the fact the trees to be used as replacements are appropriate species with respect to survival of the replacement trees. 6. Mandatory Protection: Measures to protect significant trees shall include: a. Installation of snow fencing, silt fence, or polyethylene laminate safety netting placed at the drip line of significant trees to be preserved. b. Identification of any oak trees requiring pruning between April 15 and July 1; any oak trees so pruned shall be required to have any cut areas sealed with an appropriate tree wound sealant. 7. Discretionary Protection: Measures to preserve or protect significant trees, which may be required by the city, include, but are not limited to: a. Installation of retaining walls or tree wells to preserve trees by eliminating the filling or cutting of soil within drip zones. b. Placement of utilities in common trenches outside of the drip line of significant trees, or use of tunneled installation. c. Prevention of change in soil chemistry due to concrete washout and leakage or spillage of toxic materials, such as fuels or paints. d. Use of tree root aeration, fertilization, and /or irrigation systems. e. Transplanting of significant trees into a protected area for later moving into permanent sites within the construction area. f. Safety pruning. 8. Significant Tree Removal: a. Heritage Trees: Heritage trees are unique trees to Rosemount due to their size and age. All possible measures will be taken to preserve these trees. Heritage trees removal may occur only when there is not a practical alternative, such as the alignment of a collector or arterial street or the installation of a trunk utility corridor. There is a zero percent (0 %) removal threshold on heritage trees, meaning every caliper inch of heritage tree removed will require replacement in accordance with the standards of subsection E10 of this section. b. Significant Tree Removal For Developments: Although the applicant must retain the maximum amount of woodland possible, the city recognizes that a certain amount of significant trees and tree cover removal is an inevitable consequence of the urban development process. Therefore, twenty five percent (25 %) of the existing caliper inches of trees can be removed during development without obligation of replacement. Any removal beyond twenty five percent (25 %) will require replacement as described in subsection Ell 0 of this section. c. Significant Tree Removal For Home And Business Owners: The majority of tree removal occurs during the grading and installation of infrastructure during subdivision. The city recognizes that additional tree removal may occur after subdivision to construct new houses or business, or the expansion of existing homes or business, but to a lesser degree than the original subdivision. Therefore, ten percent (10 %) of the existing caliper inches of trees can be removed during home or business construction without obligation of replacement. Any removal beyond ten percent (10 %) will require replacement as described in subsection Ell 0 of this section. d. Trees Exempt From Replacement: The following types of trees do not need to be included as part of the tally of tree removals (1) Dead, diseased, or dying trees; or (2) Trees that are transplanted from the site to another appropriate area within the city; or (3) Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business such as a tree farm or nursery. 9. Financial Guarantee: Refer to subsection G of this section. 10. Tree Replacement Formula: Replacement of removed or disturbed trees in excess of the percentage allowed by this subsection shall be according to the following guidelines: a. For development which exceeds the percentage of allowable removal of significant trees, all significant trees shall be replaced at the ratio of one- half (0.5) caliper inch per one caliper inch removed. b. For each heritage tree removed by the developer, all heritage trees shall be replaced at the ratio of one caliper inch per onecaliper inch removed. 11. Size, Types And Diversification Of Replacement Trees: Replacement trees shall be of a similar species to those that are removed, but also shall be a minimum of twenty five percent (25 %) conifers and twenty five percent (25 %) deciduous hardwoods. Required heritage tree replacement must be of the same species as the heritage tree removed. Replacement trees must be no less than the following sizes: http:// www. sterlingcodifiers. com /codebook /getBookData.php ?id= &section _ id= 168916&keywords= 12/16/2010 Sterling Codifier,, Inc. Page 5 of 5 a. Deciduous trees shall be no less than two and one -half (2.5) caliper inches; and b. Coniferous trees shall be no less than six feet (6) high. 12. Acceptable Tree Replacement Species: The following list of trees are acceptable for tree replacement species. The city may, at its discretion, approve additional species if circumstances such as soil conditions, hydrology, topography, or recent tree diseases warrant. Ash Black cherry Cedar Fir Hickory Linden Maple (except silver maples) Oak Pine Spruce Walnut 13. Other Replacement Tree Requirements: Choice of replacement trees species and location of the trees should also be contingent on the following information: a. Soil Composition: Comparisons should be made between soil conditions and the ecology of the proposed species to make sure they are compatible. b. Spatial Requirements: The potential height and crown spread of the proposed replacement trees should be known. Usually, half of the adult tree crown diameter is the amount of distance a tree should be planted from any aboveground objects. c. Diseases And Insect Problems: Appropriate replacement choices shall also consider insect and disease problems that may be common with particular species in the part of the state in which the city of Rosemount is located. 14. Fee In Lieu Of Tree Replacement Or Replacement Trees Planted In Public Areas: The city recognizes that there may be instances where the total amount of tree replacement required cannot occur on site or that there are some land uses (such as refining) that are not compatible with trees. In those instances, the city may,at its option, accept a fee in lieu of tree placement or allow the planting of replacement trees in public areas. Tree replacement is encouraged to happen on site as much as possible and fee in lieu of tree replacement should be used only when replacement cannot occur on site. The fee in lieu of tree replacement will be determined annually by the city council through the city fee schedule. F. Parking Lot Landscaping: The need for internal parking lot landscaping will be subject to planning commission site review. When such landscaping is required, it will be to lessen the monotony, heat and wind associated with large parking lots. When the internal planting islands are required, the island boundaries must be constructed with concrete or of nondegradable material. The interior depth and total area of the island must allow the root zone of all planted materials to develop to their natural growth potential. G. Landscaping Performance Security: The city may, at its option, withhold occupancy certification or require cash, a letter of credit or a bond satisfactory to the city in the amount of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the value of the landscaping, securing the full performance of landscaping requirements. The amount of the security shall be determined by the contract value of the required improvements and may be held by the city for one full year from the date improvements were completed. (Ord. B -190, 7 -17 -2007) http:// www. sterhngcodifiers. com /codebook /getBookData.php ?id= &section _ id = 168916 &keywords= 12/16/2010 1 1 _J JD, 1� 1-7 t ZfjCSI City of Rosemount Ordinance No. B -190 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE B RELATING TO LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AND TREE PRESERVATION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS that Ordinance B, adopted September 19,1989, entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. Rosemount Zoning Ordinance B, Section 11 -6 -13 B. is amended as follows: B. Minimum Number Of Plantings Zoning District Overstory Trees Foundation Plantin AG None i None AG -P None 1 None RR 1 tree per unit /fronts e 1 None RL 1 tree per unit /fronts e 1 None R -1 1 tree per unit /fron e 1 None R -1A 1 tree per unit/frontage 1 None R -2 1 tree per unit /fronts 1 None R -3 1 tree per o ens ace unit exposure 3 See note R-4 8 trees minimum plus 1 tree per unie See note R -4 8 trees minimum plus 1 tree per 2 units6 See note' All Cs 8 trees or 1 per-3,000 square feet land area See note BP 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 square feet land area7 See note IP 8 trees or 1 Rex 3,000 square feet land area See note PB 8 trees or 1 per 3,000 s care feet land area See note fQgj land note! See note' GI 8 trees pr 1 per 3,000 lQuare feet lod am 7 trees or 1 Der 1000 sq feet land See note Notes: 1. Trees shall be deciduous, planted at the boulevard of each tree exposure. 2. Two - family dwellings: Trees shall be deciduous, planted at the boulevatd of each street exposure. 3. Other attached dwellings: Trees shall be deciduous; spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot intervals. 4. Q= 4- foundation planting per 10 bear feet of building (principal or accessory) perimeter. S. One 4- to ht ee 3 story building: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot intervals. 6. Over h= 3 story building: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot intervals. 7. Whichever is greater: Spacing must include trees at the boulevard at 50 foot minimum intervals. DMMbek- 3� tqaO CITY OF ROSEMOUNT STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. B- 7 7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING CODE ORDINANCE B ENHANCING EXISTING TREES BY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT TREES AND WOODLANDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECDDN 1. Section 8.3.C., "Minimum Planting Standards ", Ordinance No. B, City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance, is amended by adding the following: 11. Credit for the retention of existing trees which are of acceptable species, size and location may be given to satisfy the minimum number of requirements set for in this ordinance. SECTION 2. Section 83.E., "Woodland Preservation Policy and Credit", Ordinance N. B, City- of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: E. Tree Preservation: 1, Definitions: For purposes of this Section 8.3.E, the following definitions shall apply: CANOPY OF TREE: The horizontal extension of a tree's branches and foliage in all directions from its trunk and upper - layer of green crown. CONIFEROUS/EVERGREEN TREES: CONSTRUCTION AREA: DECIDUOUS /HARDWOOD TREES: A woody plant bearing seeds and cones often times, but not always, retaining foliage throughout the year. Any area in which movement of earth, alteration in topography, soil compaction, disruption of vegetation, change in soil chemistry, or any other change in the natural character of the land occurs as a result of site preparation, grading, building construction or any other construction activity. A woody plant which has a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually. c je MborV%ay.. Whereas, In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life- giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife, and Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and Now, Therefore, I, William Droste , Mayor of the City of Rosemount do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 1, 2010 as lwlvpwft OAxbor Day In the City of Rosemount , and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and Further, 1 urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the rt and promote the well -being of this and future ge erations. Dated this ( da i Mayor " ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Rosemount's 18th Annual or pay Celebratlon and Tree Gi A May 1 at 10 a.m. Way Central Nrk(located adjacenttothe lower-level parldng lotatCityHall) Join us as we observe the 18`h Annual Rosemount Arbor Day. We will recognize the importance of Arbor Day with a brief program hosted by Mayor Droste. We will also be giving away trees from six -to -eight feet in height to residents of Rose- mount. There will be a variety of tree species available. The first 150 residents of Rose- mount who have proof of residency will receive a tree. Due to the limited quantity, there is a limit of one tree per household. Because of the sensitive nature of bare root trees, they need to be planted within 24 hours of the giveaway. Remember to call "Gopher- State - One - Call" at 651- 454 -0002 at least 72 hours before you dig. tN ELECTRIC nsso "CIAT10N Y ­,Uxlh .E. gy''Pan 7"I^, For more information, contact Lacelle at 651- 322 -6011. 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