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Res. No. 2726 - Authorizing street paving, sanitary sewer, and storm e sewer construction within Panorama View III Subdivision, street paving on Shields Avenue from the east boundary of Panorama View III to 60 feet east, and sanitary sewer construction within 160 feet west of Panorama View III was read by number and title. Assistant Manager noted a recent news article regarding tree cutting in the subdivision covered by this particular improvement petition, and gave Council a status report. He noted it did not have a direct bearing on this resolution but thought Council should be brought up to date regarding the issue. He said under subdivision regulations of the City and under the existing code, there was no restriction placed on a subdivider remov- ing trees. Staff had sought commitment from this particular developer that trees would not be removed until subdivision plan had been approved, other than necessary removal of trees for right-of-way, development, and streets. The developer of this subdivision had advised staff it was im- possible for two reasons: 1) to remove trees after some development had occurred would generate too high a liability; and 2) to do so without lia- bility would require heavy equipment which would destroy street improve- ments. Trees that had been removed on this subdivision had been done so lawfully under the City Code: removal for right-of-way, utilities, and building sites. The effect of this removal had been seen in the impact of the neighbors who expressed their concern in the news article. As a result of this recent concern, staff assured Council that next week e staff will be developing an ordinance for presentation to the Planning Commission amending the subdivision code requirements. The ordinance would propose that developers submit a tree removal and restoration plan when subdividing their property. He said the proposed amendment would come before Council in about two months. time. He noted staff was not sure whether or not Council wanted that kind of regulation on subdivisions. Mrs. Smith questioned whether there were plans for any further tree re- moval in this particular area. Ed smith, Parks and Recreation Department, said he would have to check with the owner, and could not say for sure whether anymore would be removed. Mrs. Smith asked if there were ordi- nances to prohibit more trees being cut, to which Mr. Smith replied no. Mr. Hamel requested staff to check with the developer to see if more trees were would be removed, and to notify Councilors involved. Motion carried unanimously. V. Segregation of Assessments A. North side of Royal Avenue, 150 feet west of Ellsworth, SE 77-8, Pioneer Title by Paul Hague (John Johnston) B. West side of Bailey Hill Road between West 11th and West 18th avenues, SE 77-12, Clayton Walker for John Nelson. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, to approve the segre- gations. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. e 7/27/77--3 SqS