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Request for Tree Removal Permit Approval - to remove one hundred sixty-seven (167) regulated trees and thirty-nine (39) specimen trees and provide two hundred sixty-two (262) replacement trees for Walton Oaks Site Condominiums, a proposed 11-unit, detached single family condominium development on approximately 6.8 acres at 3510 Walton Blvd., located on the north side of Walton Blvd. between Adams Rd. and Firewood Dr., zoned R-2 One Family Residential, Bruce Michael, Walton Oaks, LLC, Applicant
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Resolved, in the matter of File No. PSP2022-0005 (Walton Oaks Condominium) the Planning Commission grants a Tree Removal Permit (PTP2023-0003), based on plans received by the Planning Department on March 16, 2023 and supplemented with updated landscape plans received April 10, 2023, 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 183 regulated trees and 38 specimen trees, and provide 333 replacement trees, and plant an overall total of 432 trees (replacement plus required trees) onsite.
3. The applicant has increased the size of plantings in certain areas of the site to reduce the number of trees being paid into the City’s tree fund and to provide additional plantings and screening onsite above and beyond ordinance requirements.
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 payment, equal to the current required fee for replacement trees, along with any additional fees associated with such, into the City’s Tree Fund for the remaining 44 trees identified on the site plan.