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Request for Tree Removal Permit to remove five (5) regulated trees and zero (0) specimen trees, with five (5) replacement trees required, and with one (1) replacement tree proposed and four (4) trees to be paid into the City’s Tree Fund for a project to demolish the existing gas station onsite and to construct a new approximately 5,300 square foot gasoline station convenience store with a canopy and fuel pumps at 2980 Walton Blvd., located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, Parcel No. 15-08-351-003, zoned NB Neighborhood Business District with the FB Flex Business Overlay; Sam Beydoun, Safeway Acquisition Co. LLC, Applicant
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Resolved, in the matter of File No. PTP2025-0003 (Gas Station Renovation at 2980 Walton) the Planning Commission grants a Tree Removal Permit, based on plans received by the Planning Department on February 7, 2025, with the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings
1. The proposed removal and replacement of regulated trees is in conformance with the City’s Tree Conservation Ordinance.
2. The applicant is proposing to remove five (5) regulated trees and zero (0) specimen trees, with five (5) replacement trees required. The applicant is proposing to plant of one (1) replacement tree with four (4) trees to be paid into the City’s Tree Fund.
Conditions
1. Tree protective fencing, as reviewed and approved by the City staff, shall be installed prior to temporary grade being issued by Engineering.
2. Provide the cost of four (4) trees ($1,336.00) into the City’s Tree Fund prior to a Land Improvement Permit being issued.
3. Address all applicable comments from other City departments and outside agency review letters, prior to final approval by staff including all comments noted on the site plans and staff reports contained within the Planning Commission packets (as may be amended by this motion).