Title
Request for a Tree Variance from the 37% preservation requirements of the Tree Conservation Ordinance for property located on Mill Race, north of Washington, proposed for a land division for four residential parcels, Howard Elandt, Applicant
Body
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves the request for a Tree Variance from the Tree Conservation Ordinance for Parcel No. 15-01-100-016, 10.2 acres located on Mill Race, north of Washington, zoned R-E, Residential Estate with the following findings:
Findings:
1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of this article would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
2. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner.
3. The Variance will further objectives and policies of this article, this Code, the Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 138, and the Master Land Use Plan.
Subject to the following Conditions:
1. Trees removed in the actual building footprint, plus a thirty foot (30') setback from the building footprint, the area for the septic field, and ten feet (10') on either side of the driveway will be subject to the counting purposes of the Tree Conservation Ordinance.
2. Payment for trees removed will be subject to the Tree Conservation Ordinance.