Title
Request for Tree Removal Permit to remove eleven (11) regulated trees and zero (0) specimen trees, with eight (8) replacement trees proposed and the remaining three (3) replacement trees to be paid into the City’s Tree Fund, for a project to demolish the existing structure onsite and to construct an approximately 8,600 square foot office/retail building at 3200 S. Rochester Rd., Parcel No. 15-34-227-040, located on the west side of Rochester Rd. and north of Hickory Lawn Rd., zoned NB Neighborhood Business and R-3 One Family Residential, with the FB Flex Business Overlay; Steve Robinson, Broder Sachse Real Estate, Applicant
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Resolved, in the matter of File No. PTP2025-0002 3200 Retail/Office Building, the Planning Commission grants a Tree Removal Permit, based on plans received by the Planning Department on January 24, 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 eleven (11) regulated trees and zero (0) specimen trees, with eleven (11) replacement trees required. The applicant is proposing to plant of eight (8) replacement trees with three (3) 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 three (3) trees ($1,002.00) 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.