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CLEAR & OBJECTIVE HOUSING: APPROVAL C RITERIA UPDATE <br />November 13, 2018 DRAFT Preferred Concepts Report: Significant Issues Page 41 of 59 <br />COS-10 (P ARTITION T REE P RESERVATION) <br />Description : For partitions, there is an inconsistency between the two review tracks regarding tree <br />preservation. The clear and objective track requires compliance with EC 9.6880 through EC 9.6885 Tree <br />Preservation and Removal Standards, whereas the discretionary track does not. The discretionary track is more <br />commonly used, likely due to this difference. The partition is a tool for infill development that has a <br />longstanding practice and intent of allowing minor land divisions to encourage development. Tree preservation <br />and removal standards at EC 9.6880 through EC 9.6885 already apply to development of housing at the time of <br />building permit, based on the size of the parcel. <br />Applies To : Partitions <br />Existing Code Section(s): 9.8220(2)(k) <br />Existing Code Language : <br />9.8220(2) The proposed partition complies with all of the following: <br /> … <br />(k) EC 9.6880 through EC 9.6885 Tree Preservation and Removal Standards. <br />Recommendation : Remove criterion. (Option B) <br />Option B received the most support from stakeholders, in addition to strong opposition to option A. A few <br />people expressed a desire to add stronger tree preservation requirements and also add tree preservation to the <br />discretionary track for partitions. <br />Partitions involve minor land divisions (creation of 2-3 parcels) that support infill development and accomplish <br />the orderly development of land within the community . Lots are often small and the requirement to preserve <br />trees may inhibit the ability to support compact urban development. Likely for this reason, the discretionary <br />track does not require tree preservation; therefore, removing the requirement from the clear and objective <br />track promotes consistency and efficiency. The standards at EC 9.6880 through EC 9.6885 apply broadly and still <br />limit tree removal on newly created parcels based on square footage as follows: <br />lots under 20,000 square feet may not remove any trees without a tree removal permit unless already <br />occupied by a single family dwelling or duplex, or once a building permit for one has been issued <br />lots over 20,000 square feet are limited to removal of 5 significant trees within a 12-month period <br />A. No Change – o + o o –– <br />B. Remove tree preservation criterion from clear and <br />objective track for partitions <br />+o+oo + + <br />+ promotes o neutral –inhibits <br />Possible Con cepts <br />November 26, 2018, Work Session – Item 2