Title
Request for Variance from the Tree Conservation Ordinance - City File No. 99-031 - Saddlebrook Orchards, a ten-unit, single-family condominium development on 4.99 acres, located north of Auburn Road and east of Crooks Road, identified as Parcel No. 15-28-300-029, zoned R-4 , One Family Residential, Brookfield, LLC, applicant
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Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby grants a variance of four (4%) percent from the thirty-seven (37%) percent requirement of Section 126-327(2) of Chapter 126, Article III, Tree Conversation, of the Code of Ordinances for Saddlebrook Orchards Site Condominiums (City File No. 99-031), identified as Parcel No. 15-28-300-029 with the following findings:
Findings:
1. The trees that would be affected by the proposed development are ash trees, which are not counted as regulated trees as of the end of 2003.
2. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property right of the petitioner.
3. The variance will further the objectives of the City in preserving open space.
4. The trees proposed to be replaced are dead ash trees having limited life span.
5. The owners propose to replace these trees with trees of substantial quality and extended life span.