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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - 2003-02-24 Al 00 E osk fco City of Lake Oswego LI. Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force —� Monday, February 24, 2003 ���� 7:00—9:00 pm °4EC'�" Human Resources Conference Room 380 A Avenue Members: Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Scott Rubel,Chair Christine Roth,VC Michael Buck David Cory For Information: 503-699-7473 or singalls@ci.oswego.or.us Terrence Flanagan Richard Pross Laura Rybowiak Agenda This meeting is in a handicapped accessible location. For any special accommodations, please contact Sandy Ingalls at 503-699-7473, 48 hours before the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. MINUTES December 17, 2002 January 27, 2003 III REGULAR BUSINESS 1. 7:00 - 9:00—Review workshop recommendations IV ADJOURNMENT ATTACHMENTS: Minutes Letter—dated February 10, 2003 Letter—dated February 11, 2003 NEXT MEETING DATE: vFDp„y, fr" -JS FEB = 2003 february 10, 2003 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO Dept.of Planning&Development RE: PROPOSED NEW TREE ORDINANCES PLEASE DO NOT DICTATE TO HOME OWNERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CANNOT PRUNE OR CUT BY WAY OF TREES OR SHRUBS ON THEIR OWN PROPERTY. DO GIVE HOME OWNERS THE CREDIT FOR THE USE OF DISCRETION IN DEAL- ING WITH SUCH IMPORTANT ISSUES. I DO BELIEVE IN SOME TYPES OF PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING . ALSO, IT DOES NOT TAKE A PROFESSIONAL ARBORIST TO DETERMINE WHETH- ER OR NOT A TREE IS DISEASED OR / DYING. NO TREE-CUTTING PERMITS FOR HOMEOWNERS, PLEASE. NO REQUIREMENT NEEDED TO INFORM NEIGHBORS OF INTENT TO CUT OR PRUNE TREES. AFTER ALL, WHO LEGALLY OWNS WHAT?! My husband and I have been Lake Oswego residents for 35 years at the same location and appreciate the efforts made on behalf of many to continue the livea- bility of our city but not an infringement on our homeowners' rights in this regard. Sincerely, Mrs. Elaine Stevens 1099 Cherry Circle, Lake Oswego, Oregon RECEIVED r EB 1 2 2003 February 11, 2003 CITY O LA E OSW€G Dept of Planning Dsuslopment Tree Code Task Force 380 A Ave. P.O. Box 369 Lake Oswego, Or 97034 ATTN: Sandy Ingalls Dear Task Force Members: May I offer one citizen's random thoughts on our tree code: • Some would argue, with validity, that the code infringes on individual property rights; others see the code as enlightened public policy. I encourage you to incorporate modifications that strike a reasonable and thoughtful balance. • In its current form,the code arguably imposes bureaucracy;that is, the process is unnecessarily restrictive and expensive. From press reports,it appears that you are sensitive to process issues, but with a"budget crunch", deservedly lower fees may be difficult to implement. I would argue that the current fee structure unfairly impacts senior citizens, many of who defer property improvements in order to conserve financial resources. • It is likely that our abundance of trees are cherished by most in the community, but I would submit that upon closer inspection, we would recognize substantial numbers of trees throughout the community in need of thinning, trimming, or removal. • Our most abundant of species, Douglas fir, are inherently dirty trees, generously providing needles, cones, sap, hydrocarbons, and for those who recall ice storms, sometimes dangerous (when over or adjacent to dwellings) ice-laden branches. Moreover, Douglas fires are shallow rooted and, when particularly when standing alone, are a high wind hazard. Further, as evergreens, they limit access to seasonal sunlight They are also thirsty! • In the writer's opinion, many, many properties are shaded by an over-abundance of firs, and to a much lesser extent, other native species (alder, maple, oak). And Nature, unaided, does not provide for the benefit of shade from siting shade trees on our West/Northwest property boundaries to mitigate summer afternoon sun intensity, • The adoption of a tree code 50 years ago, one that encouraged attractive non-native species, perhaps with more deciduous varieties, would have rewarded us with more variety today. Provisions for an arborist and appropriate replacement provisions may be beneficial toward this end. • Dwellings substantially in shade are abundant throughout the City and benefit less from available solar energy and are far more likely to incur cumulative deterioration from rot and problems related to dampness. • In summary, rather than preserve a code which limits owner initiative through process (including application, review, comment, approval, and fees), why not re-craft or modify the code to encourage property owners to thin, trim and remove trees that 1) adversely impact access to sunlight (particularly Winter sun), 2) may be a potential fire or wind hazard, or 3) are oversized, mature,topped, or otherwise unattractive. Odds are, we would remain a"leafy" community, a community more attractive to the beholder, and, with replacement incentives, one with more diversity. Very trul ,yours, D. ony Marqui 1703 Kelok Rd. Lake Oswego 97034 cc: City Councilors f DRAFT ,,‘,",,,, ,,,,,,-- 0 City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Minutes December 17, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Scott Rubel convened the Ad Hoc Tree Code Task Force at 7:09 p.m. on December 17,2002 in the Conference Room of the Main Fire Station at 300 B Avenue, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Task Force members present were Chair Rubel, Vice Chair Christine Roth, Michael Buck, David Cory, Terrance Flanagan, Richard Pross and Laura Rybowiak. May Wiley was absent. Staff present were Hamid Pishvaie, Development Review Manager; and Sandy Ingalls, Code Enforcement Specialist. II. MINUTES None. III. REGULAR BUSINESS Guest presentation Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Betty Buford explained to the Task Force that they own property in the City. Mr. Buford asked the group to consider changes to the Type I Removal Permit that would base the maximum number of Type I trees that could be removed under this permit each year on the size of the parcel and allow an owner of a multi-acre parcel to remove more than two trees. He suggested that property owners should get a credit from the City for planting trees. Mrs. Buford, a certified master gardener, encouraged the City to educate the public about how to properly prune and maintain trees. She was prompted to suggest this because some property owners have been afraid to prune their trees for fear their neighbors would report that as a violation of the Tree Code. Review work session recommendations The Task Force discussed a suggestion to insert a"grandfather clause"that would apply to sites where the tree removal applicant could prove they originally planted the tree. They also considered the issue of the"wrong tree in the wrong place." They discussed the role of a City Arborist in these situations. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 1 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 Mr. Pross suggested making a provision in the Code to allow for removal of trees by the person who planted them without any problems. Although once that property is sold to a different owner,then the new property owner would have to go through a regular tree removal permit process, since they didn't plant trees. Mr. Flanagan responded he's facing that situation now. The previous owner planted 18 spruce trees in the space where there should be one. There is no easy way to deal with this problem, even if you could take out 2 per year it would take 9 years to finish the removal project. Mr. Pross asked how much it cost to remove your trees? Mr. Flanagan replied approximately$1,500. Mr. Pishvaie stated there have been situations where trees were planted, that are now considered a hedge under the current Code, staff has approved permits for removing trees which grew into a hedge. Staff has also taken landscaping related cases to the Development Review Commission(DRC). Mr. Ruble asked Mr. Flanagan if there had been a grandfather clause in the Code,would you have asked the former property owner to remove the trees before you bought the house. Mr. Flanagan replied, "yes". Mr. Cory suggested adding a special review permit for situations like"wrong tree,wrong place". A good solution to this growing problem would be a"wrong tree, wrong place" removal permit,which would take other situations into consideration. The TF discussed the different type of permits which are required to remove trees in the wrong place. Mr. Pishvaie replied staff had cases where applicants wanted to remove the tree because the wrong type of tree was planted in the wrong place. Sometimes staff can review these situations, other times the DRC has made the decision. Mr. Ruble added the homeowner will have to bear the burden of proof,however, and would still need an arborist report. Can we write this Code without an arborist? Mr. Pishvaie concluded there is a certain part of the tree removal process that can be done without an arborist,but hazard trees require the expertise of an arborist. Mr. Ruble asked the task force if there had been a vote taken last week at the Council meeting, what do you think the Council would do? City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force' Page 2 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 p Mr. Flanagan cautioned Mr. Ruble,this is a new thing to the Council and we need to be careful how we present this to them with the shortfall in budget. Mr. Pross noted by only making slight variations to the Code we won't fix anything,we'll just patch it together again. The TF needs to concentrate on the end result,which will be a comprehensive code, including an on staff arborist, easy interpretation for the public and clear cut guidelines for everyone to follow. Mr. Pishvaie noted the Task Force has to be ready for Council to be gun-shy to add a City Arborist position. Everyone on staff answers questions and gives suggestions to people who don't know that they could just prune a tree, rather than remove it sometimes, although this education if it came from an arborist, would be more realistic. You may want to provide the Council with two ordinances, one with and one without an arborist. Mr. Buck noted if you don't have an arborist, staff will have a more open, less restrictive Code to deal with. Mr. Pishvaie noted if you do that,then staff will need to be educated in all situations with regard to the health of trees. He mentioned that staff gets second guessed all the time since it's hard for a layperson to identify hazard trees sometimes. Mr. Flanagan noted it seems like some of the Council wanted the Code rewritten to become a more radical instrument to implement. Mr. Pishvaie noted any time you come up with a code, you have questions at some point. You have to be ready to explain which species of trees are important to retain and which species aren't an asset to the community. Ms. Roth stated they originally were talking about a Type I being 8 inches. Anything bigger than 8 inches would be a Type II. Mr. Roth stated this is the standard that's been set, we decided to relax that in keeping with our general thrust, we just picked a number. Mr. Cory stated 6 inches is more in keeping with other jurisdictions in the Metropolitan area. Mr. Flanagan asked, is it worth spending some time to see how the arborist position can be funded? Mr. Cory noted we have worked very hard on this project for 14 months and then to have one meeting with the Council only to be told to drop the arborist from the Code,because there is no money in the budget for one isn't fair to the TF and the community. We have worked hard on the new code, steadily moving in the direction that Council asked of us, just to be told at the last minute to make radical changes to the code,which would render City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 3 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 the new code ineffective and confusing. It would be better to stick with what we currently have, if that's the decision the Council makes. Mr. Cory stated at present the City doesn't have the background to examine a tree to say if it's a hazard or not. What if we recommended Sandy be trained as an arborist. Mr. Pishvaie responded to be a qualified arborist you need 5-8 years of experience to be comfortable making these decisions. Mr. Roth suggested the legal time and staff time to defend decisions that are made by untrained staff is very costly,that's why with a comprehensive program including a staff arborist, the City would actually save money. Mr. Roth asked how many maintenance arborists are on the City's maintenance staff Mr. Pishvaie said two full time employees who are certified arborists,but they don't have the time to look at tree permits. Mr. Flanagan noted with an efficient system,it doesn't take a full blown arborist report to convince staff about the hazard condition of the tree. Ms. Rybowiak asked how much of a load is being taken off a current staff person by hiring a City Arborist. Mr. Pishvaie noted the number of hazard trees would decrease with a staff arborist. Mr. Cory stated he's been the contracted arborist on three different occasions for the City of Lake Oswego. The TF asked Mr. Pishvaie how many hazard trees were approved last year? He responded there were 129 hazard tree permits approved. Typically if the application comes back and the hazard rating is over 9 points staff would typically approve the permit. Mr. Pross asked how much time would it take if we had a part-time arborist? Mr. Pishvaie, for the City Arborist to go out and do the assessment,maybe 50%would be approved, since an arborist would have the background and experience to allow for removal, if necessary. The TF discussed hazard trees in general and noted instances where property owners have applied to clear cut lots under the opuses of"hazard tree". Mr. Cory noted that one application asked for removal of 35 trees, all of which were hazards. Mr. Flanagan interjected, if the City hired an arborist, cases like this wouldn't come up. Mr. Pishvaie noted that with an arborist probably 40%of the applications for hazard trees would be denied. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 4 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 Mr. Ruble noted sometimes if an arborist tells a customer something they don't want to hear,the citizen will seek out a different arborist who will tell them what they want to hear. Mr. Pishvaie reminded the TF that the citizens of Lake Oswego care about trees and we frequently get calls about permits for a tree that's being cut down. He continued that the TF needs to have some number for Council,how much would each option cost and where is the funding for the City Arborist going to come from? Mr. Ruble discussed the option of a tree review that could pay for the City Arborist. Charge a flat fee for the City Arborist to come out and take a look at the tree, then the citizen who wants to complete the permit for removal, could do so, submit the arborist report, which is required. Mr. Cory noted that type of review wouldn't take that long. Mr. Ruble continued establishing a City Arborist position would provide a service to the community at a reduced rate,the citizen gets the arborist report needed for a removal permit, and the City arborist position is funded. There is an added benefit to the City, in that trends for the health of trees, and an inventory of all the trees could be gathered over time. Ms. Rybowiak asked if any of the tree fund money could be used to pay for an arborist. Mr. Pishvaie responded that the tree fund can't be used to pay for the arborist. Ms. Ingalls suggested looking for grants to fund that position. Ms. Roth cautioned if you plan your program with a grant, you may not always get grant money to keep the program going. Ms. Rybowiak suggested having a plan for funding in place before we talk with Council. Mr. Cory noted we're not supposed to find funding for an arborist, we were asked to write the new Tree Code. Mr. Ruble suggested identifying our best effort and charge forward with it. Mr. Cory noted OSU and ISC have grants. You could build a beautiful research program on the tree technical manual. Ms. Ingalls proposed using monies from the tree fund to write the tree technical manual. Mr. Pross suggested an intern could certainly help with that task. Ms. Roth suggested an Americor volunteer. Mr. Cory suggested checking with the Urban Forestry Center to see if they could help the City with this project at all. Mr. Ruble asked how much staff time will be saved once an arborist is on staff? Mr. Pishvaie replied current staff is buried and with the additional tree permit duties,by hiring an arborist, then they will just be able to start digging themselves out. He City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 5 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 suggested that a staff arborist will provide consistency,reliability and may reduce the number of applications for hazard trees. Mr. Pross noted many citizens have brought up concerns with the current Code, and the TF was formed to address those concerns. It is the opinion of the TF that to solve these problems, the City needs to have an arborist on staff, to implement the new code as we have written it. Ms. Roth suggested that possibly a levy could be passed to maintain the open space, which would be very small,however, it may be big enough to piggy back an arborist with it. Mr. Cory noted USDA and Dept. of Interior also have grant applications from time to time. They have obligations to public owned facilities and they have accented their efforts into forestry and some of these other issues. Mr. Pishvaie noted staff met after the Council meeting. There are a couple of small items that we need to include in the Code, such as changing the definition of Development instead of"man made"to say"human made". Change Topping to read as follows: Topping- a pruning practice that results in removal of terminal growth leaving a stub cut end. Ms. Roth asked if the trees at Wizers are considered topped since they have been pruned back so far? Mr. Flanagan responded, they've been pollarded, they're not topped. He continued that those trees aren't an appropriate species to do that to,however, if that trimming had been started when the branches were no more than 2 inches, it would be an accepted practice. Mr. Cory noted pollarding has become very popular. Mr. Pishvaie asked if you want to change the topping definition. It was the consensus of the TF to change the definition for Tree, as follows: Tree -means any woody plant having a trunk six inches or larger in DBH. If a tree visibly forks into multiple trunks below 4.5 feet, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point beneath the fork(s), and is considered one tree. For the purposes of this section, a tree is considered to fork where multiple trunks are physically separated to the degree that light passes between them. English laurel(Prunus laurocerasus),photinia(All Photinia), arborvitae (Thuja orientalis),holly(All Ilex),Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica), poison oak(Rhus diversiloba), and English ivy(Hedera helix) shall not be considered a tree. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 6 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 Ms. Ingalls pointed out that the wrong code number was referenced and to fix it we need to change it to: LOC 55.02.082. Type I permits should be amended to include: b. Any size and number of poplar, (cottonwood and willow), fruit or non-native hawthorn trees. c. Any tree not meeting Type I criteria shall be subject to requirements of LOC 55.02.042 (2)or(3)or(4)or(5)or(6)or(7). Type II permits should be amended to include a subsection to item c: i. Removal of the tree is not for providing or enhancement the views; Renumber the subsequent sections following the insertion of"i",then remove the existing number"iii" since it's replaced with a new"iii". Then add subsection"d" as follows: d. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. In circumstances where trees are removed for the better Arboricultural interests of the remaining trees as determined by the City Arborists,no mitigation will be required. Mr. Ruble noted that many times the Code is at issue when someone wants to build on a parcel. Mr. Flanagan noted that unless we have a moratorium on building, you have no option except to allow trees to be removed. Ms. Roth concluded until the City is completely built out, there is a great potential to lose bio-mass and there is no way to account for how many trees that are replanted. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Rubel adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Ingalls Code Enforcement Specialist L:\treecodetaskforce\minutes\12-17-02_draft.doc City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 7 of 7 Minutes of December 17,2002 r DRAFT Ai°1- KE--°st City of Lake Oswego 7,140P we Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Minutes `'% � January 27, 2003 I. CALL TO ORDER&ROLL CALL Chair Scott Rubel convened the Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force(TF) at 7:04 p.m. on January 27, 2003 in the Human Resources Conference Room, City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Task Force members present were Chair Scott Rubel, Vice Chair Christine Roth, David Cory,Michael Buck, Terrence Flanagan,Richard Pross, Laura Rybowiak. Staff present was Sandy Ingalls, Code Enforcement Specialist. Mr. &Mrs. Buford were guests. II. MINUTES The Minutes of December 3,2002,were approved as corrected by the TF passed unanimous vote. III. REGULAR BUSINESS Ms. Ingalls announced the hearing before City Council has postponed to March 18th. The Council would like to have a study session February 11th to review the work done by the task force. She continued that in February they are scheduled to have a meeting on the 10th, however,the staff report has to be ready for the study session on the 5th of February...so this is the last chance for the TF to decide on what changes still need to be made,what needs to be in the staff report and if the TF wants to meet any other times before we go to Council. Ms. Roth stated we have made most of the changes, at this point, it's mostly housekeeping, Mr. Rubel noted what we're presenting isn't much different than what we presented last time and we need to discuss the need for an arborist. We need to make sure that Council understands it is entitled to fund an arborist position. Mr. Cory pondered how we will get any further with the Council if we don't have the funds for an arborist. Mr. Rubel concluded that we need to make Council understand that the TF is firm in the need for an arborist,that is why we have written the Code to allow for one. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 1 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 ti Mr. Buck noted at one of our meetings, we suggested that we could contract with an arborist to make decisions when we need one. Didn't we discuss the fact that the homeowner would pay for the arborist,who worked part time and there would be a flat fee, that we can call the arborist in when needed. That would fund the arborist, if we get one to work on contract and that it would pay for itself. This wouldn't cost the City anything, and the homeowner would be in a winning situation since he doesn't have to independently find an arborist. Mr. Flanagan noted that he wants to take out 22 trees at his property and that doesn't include 3 fruit trees and 2 hazard trees. He's looking at$321 to take these trees out. Looking at the trees, filling out the paper work and writing the report will probably take 3-4 hours. So a fee of$50 won't be enough when the case is larger than one tree. If we have some flexibility in the Code,we can reduce the paperwork that is necessary and allow the arborist to make the decision on a case by case basis it will be a winning solution. Mr. Rubel noted we don't usually see 23 trees, and we could charge on a case by case basis, the fee is $50 a tree and we'll have the arborist come out on a certain day. Mr. Rubel suggested finding an arborist to work on a part time contract basis and allowing them to find similar work with other cities to fit into the schedule. Mr. Cory offered his services for a short period of time, if the City wants to go in that direction. He suggested that Bill Owen might do the same thing. Mr. Flanagan suggested that if each case was less than an hour per case it would be feasible,but with all the regulations we have now, it will take more than an hour per case. Ms. Ingalls noted an arborist could review the Type II, hazard trees, development sites and tree protection and mitigation. Ms. Roth asked if the development aspect would be done on a different fee structure. Ms. Ingalls noted that's just a verification permit with a$15 fee plus $2 per tree most of the time. Ms. Roth noted you're looking mostly at infill development, there aren't that many large lots left to develop. Mr. Cory noted he's had different arrangements with many different municipalities over the years. He has billed per hour for his time,per job however, his rates are less when it's on a contract basis. Ms. Roth asked what is the Council going to ask from us. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 2 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 7 Ms. Ingalls replied that the City Manager wants to have a study session before our hearing, so can have more time to work on what we'll be presenting to the Council. Mr. Flanagan suggested it's interesting they have asked for a study session before the hearing at this point in time. Ms. Ingalls ventured that the Council wants to understand the Code and probably wants to see how we can make this new code work without an arborist. Mr. Buck noted that an arborist allows the Code to go to the next step. Without an arborist it's just trying to fix what's already broken by patching it together again. The TF discussed what is the best way to approach the next step? Mr. Rubel asked how do we support this without an arborist? Mr. Cory replied, you can't,we need an arborist. Ms. Roth asked do we change the Code and our view of the needs to make the Code work? The TF members all said no, we won't change the Code,we should present it as is,we have worked on this for 14 months and there is no reason to change it now. This is what the Council mission for the TF was,not to water the new code down and try to make it work for the City. Ms. Ingalls reiterated the TF needs to tell the Council why you wrote the Code the way you did and explain that tweaking the existing Code won't fix anything. Ms. Roth asked when it comes right down to it,how many hearings has the Community Forestry Commission had in 2 years? Mr. Cory replied I think there have been about 2. Ms. Roth noted the existing code is inferior and making some minor changes,will not make it work any better. If you have a program that has generated 2 contested hearings in 2 years, is it worth making the change? People may be unhappy with the Code,but they're only unhappy with what they don't understand. Mr. Rubel noted that there are many loopholes that pop up from time to time with the existing code and then there are a lot of people who break the rules, since some citizens view the rules as too many and restrictive. Mr.Buck pondered if you simplified the Code,would it work? Mr.Pross noted if you do that you will still have the same problems that you have today. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 3 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 Mr. Rubel considered this is an improvement over the old code without an arborist. Mr. Cory stated that in six years of working in Lake Oswego, and many consulting arborists have lied in their report in order to get a tree cutting permit with the existing code and regulations that are in place. He suggested that there are even people who have lied about being a consulting arborist. These are problems that we've creating with requiring arborist reports. The TF noted that many developers in this City know there is a lack of enforcement here, so they just go ahead and do as they please anyway. Mr. Flanagan noted if you were to fine people when they do not follow their tree protection as they have stated they would,then once you have a few fines word will get out that Lake Oswego means business and that won't happen. Mr. Cory noted that Stephanie Fiereck, former Code Enforcement Specialist,was a real good person to have on the job when she was looking for tree violations. He continued that many people really didn't want to see her coming onto a site. He suggested it might be a good idea for the City of Lake Oswego to have an arborist under contract. Just having the idea that someone is in place to look at right-of-way trees on a regular basis, with reasonable precautions taken, the liability of the City would be reduced considerably. Mr. Flanagan noted that with an arborist on staff it will take the Code to the next level. Mr. Cory stated that this group is very cohesive and we feel strongly enough that the City must have an arborist. Mr. Flanagan suggested an opening statement for the Council report should include: the charge statement given to the TF was to bring the Code to the next level. Hire a City arborist to develop a Tree Technical Manual will complete the project. Mr. Cory noted that another good point is that the planners are laymen and don't know much about trees. Ms. Roth suggested point by point going through the old code vs. the new code and identifying the short comings of the old code and how these issues have been dealt with in the new code. The TF noted that species identification is an important thing to have also, and when you have laymen who can barely tell a maple tree from an alder, you are at risk for losing trees that you want to keep and keeping trees that aren't assets to the community. Ms. Ingalls noted that the arborist is not only the enforcer,they educate the community and deal with utility companies, ascertain which trees on the ROW need to be taken out. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 4 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 1 Mr. Cory noted that the University of Minnesota has a huge program about which tree to plant beneath the power lines, so they don't have a bizarre looking mess, like on Bryant Road. It's all the wrong tree in the wrong place education, which would be another duty of an arborist. Mr. Flanagan noted the health of the urban forest is an important point to include, since that is one of the issues we need to address in order to preserve the resources here in Lake Oswego. Mr. Cory noted that there are places in the City where the wrong tree has been planted in the median strip and the roots are upheaving the asphalt. If the correct tree were planted there, they wouldn't have to repave the street. There is a savings to the City if they don't have to redo streets on a regular basis, etc. Ms. Roth interjected that the report needs to include that the TF understands the budget problems with hiring an arborist, and that has not been taken lightly by the TF. However, there are many savings that an arborist on staff would offer the City from a maintenance standpoint, aesthetic standpoint and legal standpoint. The TF suggested the fact that the arborist would work as a liaison between City departments should also be included in the report. Mr. Pross suggested that modifying the current code won't correct the current problems and without the arborist any modified code will have most of the same issues and complaints. Ms. Ingalls noted with the staff report the Council will get the combined code (old and new). The TF suggested there needs to be a statement addressing that the best person for the job should do the job. The laymen at the counter,however well intentioned they are, don't have the expertise to do the job. Plus, a professional on the job who is well informed may be able to have some flexibility with the tougher cases. The TF also noted there are some alternatives that were not able to be included in the Code such as thinning,mitigation and tree manual still need to be reviewed. Mr. Cory noted that when you take out one component,the entire Code will collapse. Rybowiak wants to make sure the big picture of the cities canopy is seen. She noted that when some of her neighbors took out trees, she didn't say anything,but now they are gone, you can see them when you turn onto the street altering the character of the neighborhood. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 5 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 Mr. Flanagan asked if anyone has evaluated the aerial photos of the City of Lake Oswego. If you looked at the pictures of Lake Grove from the air,vs. now,the transformation is amazing. Mr. Buck noted that when you look at the pictures of Lake Oswego from the late 1800's there were less trees because of the smelter. We have more trees than the 1800's,but what we need to review is what did it look like in the 60's. Rybowiak noted the NRAB has aerial pictures of Lake Grove before Interstate I-5 and after I-5. Mr. Flanagan pondered what's been more devastating, are trees more threatened by fire or insects? The TF noted an added benefit of the City Arborist is education, the arborist will be able to identify and catch problems with insects, etc.,before it becomes a problem. The TF suggested to adopt an ordinance for sometime in the future, to implement this ordinance in full, with an arborist. It is the view of the TF members that if the Council wants to modify their work in this code, that the Council needs to find another TF. Mr. Cory thinks that if you take out the City Arborist and tree technical manual, the proposed code will fall apart like a house of cards. The TF agreed this is a valid point. Mr. Cory noted that if you brought in a professional there is savings in better performance and time spent on tree issues. Presently, it's costing the City money because they have an inferior product. There have been many complaints and lots of dissatisfaction with the Code, staff efficiency and the amount of time it takes to complete the permitting process. Ms. Rybowiak suggested that as positions are vacated, they should not be filled. Ms. Ingalls concluded she will write the staff report, and try to get it to the TF. We are meeting again on 2/10/03, and we'll plan how we present at the study session on 2/11/03. She asked if we need to meet after 2/11/03 to discuss the outcome of the study session? It was suggested to meet on 2/18/03 to decide where to go from there. Public Comment Mr. Buford noted there are going to many points of view after this ordinance is in place. You're never going to satisfy all of them in any way. He acknowledged that changes cost money,but if the City wants trees and the community wants change...you have to think about that. City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 6 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 7 IV. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2003. There being no further business, Chair Rubel adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Ingalls, Code Enforcement Specialist L:\treecodetaskforce\minutes\01-27-03 draft.doc City of Lake Oswego Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Task Force Page 7 of 7 Minutes of January 27,2003 DRAFT n1 2-3/03 un AN ORDINANCE OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OT THE CITY OF 7 E OSWL'CO z� crr� The Lake Oswego Code is hereby amended by deleting the text shown by strikethrough and adding the ., :, text shown ; redline/„nderline Chapter 5 Section 2.Artticle555.02r its ereby amended-to-r ead-as-fo oows 55.02 Tree Demova1 Section Section 55 02 1-0 is here y „ nded t„ as as follows 55.02.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the removal of trees and prescribe preventative preserve the wooded character of the City of Lake Oswego and to protect trees as a Chapter 55 DRAFT as of 12/05/021/22/03 Trees Articles: 55.02 Tree Removal. 55.06 Heritage Trees. 55.08 Tree Protection. Article 55.02 Tree Removal. Sections: 55.02.010 Purpose. 55.02.020 Definitions. Page 1 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01 23 03. un 55.02.030 Prohibited Activities. 55.02.035 Tree Removal in Conjunction with Major or Minor Development Permit. 50.02.036 Protected Native Tree Species 50.02.037 Tree Technical Manual (Ord. No. 1429,Sec. 1; 05 18 71.55.02.040 Repealed. Ord. No. 2059, Sec 16 92. Ora Is 2097, mended 20 94)06- 16-92. Sectien-4,Section 55.02.020-ts-hereby--amended to-read-as-follows .55.02.04 I Repealed. Ord. No. 2221, 01-18-00. 55.02.042 Permit Classifications and Review Procedures. 55.02.045 Repealed. Ord. No. 2221, 01-18-00. 55.02.050 Application for Permits. 55.02.060 Fees. 55.02.061 Repealed. Ord. No. 2097, 12-20-94. 55.02.065 Repealed. Ord. No. 2221, 01-18-00. 55.02.067 Repealed. Ord. No. 2097, 12-20-94. 55.02.070 Repealed. Ord. No. 2059, 06-16-92. 55.02.071 Repealed. Ord. No. 2097, 12-20-94. 55.02.075 Repealed. Ord. No. 2221, 01-18-00. 55.02.080 Criteria for Issuance of Type II Tree Removal Permits. 55.02.082 Staff Decision and Notice Requirements for Type II Permits. 55.02.084 Mitigation Required. 55.02.085 Request for Public Hearing on a Type II Tree Removal Permit. 55.02.090 Repealed. Ord. No. 1807; 09-1 5-81. 55.02.092 Expiration of Tree Removal Permits. 55.02.094 Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal Permits. 55.02.100 Repealed. Ord. No. 1807, 09-15-81 . 55.02.1 1 0 Repealed. Ord. No. 1807, 09-15-81 . 55.02.120 Repealed. Ord. No. 1807, 09-1 5-81. 55.02.125 Evidence of Violation. 55.02.130 Penalties. 55.02.1 35 Repealed. Ord. No. 2221, 01-18-00. Section 55.02.010 Purpose Residents of Lake Oswego live within an urban forest environment. The purpose of this chapter is to protect, preserve and promote this natural resource within the City's Page 2 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT ni i23/03; un neighborhoods by regulating the removal of trees and prescribing preventive protection measures to avoid damage to trees during site development in order to retain the aesthete wooded character of the City of Lake Oswego. Extra consideration will be given to preserving and protecting native species. Section 55.02.020 Definitions Arborist meansArborist - a person who has met the criteria for certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and maintains his or her accreditation. Caliper Inch refers to a manner of expressing the diameter inches of a tree as calculated by measuring the tree's circumference and dividing by Pi (approximately 3.14159). Specially calibrated "diameter tapes" or "calipers" are used to determine ealiper-inc-hes. City Arborist-International Society of Arborists (ISA) certified arborist(s) designated by the City Manager responsible for performance of the duties assigned to the City Arborist under this Code and the Tree Technical Manual. City Manager - means the City Manager or the City Managers designee. any officer or employee of the City of Lake Oswego. Dead TreeDead Tree - means a tree is lifeless. Such evidence of lifelessness may include unseasonable lack of foliage, brittle dry branches, or lack of any growth during the growing season. Diameter at breast height or DBH means the diameter of the trunk, at its maximum cross section, measured 51 inches (41/2 feet) above mean ground level at the base of the trunk. D •pline means an imaginary vertical line extending downward from the Person means any individual or legal entity. Removal means to cut down a tree or remove all or 50% or more of the crown. trunk. or root system of a tree; or to damage a tree so as to cause the tree to decline and/or die. "Removal" includes but is not limited to topping, damage inflicted upon a root of materials, change of natural grade due to unapproved excavation or filling, or trimming or pruning of trees. Single family dwelling for the purpose of this chapter means any of the following: a detached home, a townhouse or rowhouse, a zero lot line dwelling, duplex, or a condominium unit where the tree cutting permit relates to a tree located in the private yard of such a unit. To. .in• m ans the severe cutting back of a tree's limbs to stubs 3 inches or .,d disf gu a the tree Tree means any woody plant having a trunk 5 caliper inches or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). If a tree splits into multiple trunks above ground, but below 4.5 Page 3 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 14 DRAFT L11/23/02.f BP one tree. If the tree splits into multiple trunks below ground, each trunk shall be considered one tree. For the purposes of this Chapter, English laurel, photinia, arborvitae,po oreal ewe co dered-a 'tree". Tree Cutting Permit means written authorization from the City for a tree removal Tree Protection Zone means the area reserved around a tree or group of trees in conditions, s (Ord. No. 1129, Sec. 1; 05 18 71. Ord. No. 1631, Sec. 1; 07 20 76. Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1; 06 16 92. Ord. No. 2097, Amended, 12 20 94) Se„tion c Se„tion 55 02 030 is hereby „ded t„ ,. ad a., f llows 55 02 030 Prohibited A ctivities 1. No person shall remove a tree without first obtaining a tree cutting permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter. 2. No person shall top a tree without first obtaining a topping permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter.Deciduous Tree -Tree that naturally loses foliage in the fall. Development- Any human change to improved or unimproved real property, including, but not limited to, construction, installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change or use, land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land, grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. DBH - Diameter at Breast Height -defined as the measurement of a tree's diameter at 4.5 feet or 54 inches above ground level. The Tree Technical Manual should be followed to measure trees that do not have a straight trunk or are located on a slope. Diameter Inch - refers to a manner of expressing tree size as calculated by measuring the tree's circumference and dividing by Pi (3.14). . Erosion -Detachment and movement of soil, rock fragments, mulch, fill or sediment. Fruit Tree - Edible or ornamental variety of stone-fruit or pome-producing trees. Hazard Tree-Any tree with a structural defect and/or disease, which makes it subject to a high probability of failure, and which threatens persons or property, including other trees, in the e„e„t of fail„ro Hazafd-Tree—Any-tcee-Nvith-a-stfuetural-defeet-andier-disease-whien-fnakes-it treep n the o nt f failure Removal - means to cut down, damage, and-or cause to become unstable or to remove enough of the crown, trunk, or root system of a tree ,or to damage a tree so as to cause the tree to decline and/or die or become hazardous. "Removal" includes but is not limited to topping, damage inflicted upon a root system by application of toxic substances, operation of equipment and vehicles, storage of materials, change of natural Page 4 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT n1 i2zina. uP grade due to unapproved excavation or filling, or unapproved alteration of natural physical conditions. Single Family Dwelling - for the purpose of this chapter means any of the following: a detached home, a townhouse or row house, a zero lot line dwelling, duplex unit, or a condominium unit where the tree-removal permit relates to a tree located in the private yard of such a unit. Soil Stability— Ability of soil to remain in its current location. Surface Waters — Storm water, groundwater, or other retained water that stands or flows on the ground surface Topping - a pruning practice that results in removal of terminal growth leaving a stub cut end. Tree - means any woody plant having a trunk six inches or larger in DBH. If a tree visibly forks into multiple trunks below 4.5 feet, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point beneath the fork(s), and is considered one tree. For the purposes of this section, a tree is considered to fork where multiple trunks are physically separated to the degree that light passes between them. English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), photinia (All Photinia), arborvitae (Thuja orientalis), holly (All Ilex), Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica), poison oak (Rhus diversiloba), and English ivy (Hedera helix) shall not be considered a tree. Tree Removal Permit - means written authorization from the City for a tree removal to proceed as described in an application, such authorization having been given in accordance with this chapter. Tree Technical Manual — A regulatory document containing specialized, arboricultural reference materials, maintained and updated by the City Arborist with the approval of the City Manager, on file with the Planning Division to be used in the application of Chapter 55. Section 55.02.030 Prohibited Activities 1. No person shall remove, cause, or direct the removal of a tree without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter. 2. No person, including a utility or public agency, shall top a tree without first obtaining a topping permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter. 3. 3. No person who is required to install or maintain tree protection measures per LOC 55.08 shall do any development activities including,but not limited to clearing, grading, excavation or demolition work on a property or site which requires ministerial, minor or major development approval without approved tree protection measures properly installed and maintained pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. 1; 05 18 71. Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1; 06 16 92. Ord. No. 2097, Amended, 12 20 94) Page 5 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 0 Pf1/0Z. BP 55.02.035 Tree R„meval in Con.unctionSection 55.(12.035 Tree Removal in conjunction with Major or Minor Development Permit. I. 1. If a Major or Minor Development Permit applied for pursuant to LOC Chapter 50,79 would require or result in tree removal and/or a tree eattingremoval permit as defined in this Chapter, compliance with LOC 55.02.080 sha1155.02.082 shall be a criterion of approval of such development permit. Tree removals in conjunction with a Major or Minor Development Permit shall be considered in conjunction with such permit and shall be subject to the application, notice, hearing and appeal procedures applicable to the proposed Major or Minor Development pursuant to LOC Chapter 50.82 and 50.84. The required Notice for Major or Minor Developments that would require or result in tree removals shall include a site plan indicating the location of anyall trees. The trees proposed for removal act site. The proposed trees shallshall be indicated on the site plan and also be flagged with yellow flagging tape on site. Such flagging shall be maintained until a final decision on the proposal is rendered. The remaining; notice, hearing and appeal procedures in Chapter 55 shall not apply to tree removals considered in conjunction with a Major or Minor Development request. Subsequent tree removals that have not been reviewed through either Major or Minor Development procedures shall be reviewed as provided in this Chapter_.- chapter. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the original development permit chapter The City shall r e the a plic.,nt to mitigate f r the re >.,l of earl. tree �"++"��"�Y 4.�1. 111�r ti 2. 2.2. Once a final decision has been rendered on the Major or Minor Development Permit, trees that have been approved for removal as part of that decision shall be subject to the verification permit Verification Permit process. Applications for verificationsVelification Permits shall be made on the application forms as prescribed by the City Manager and be accompanied by an application fee as established by resolution of the City Council. The purpose of the verification process is to ensure that the trees approved for removal are properly identified for removal in the field and that the trees that were not approved for removal are not inadvertently removed. Removal of trees in violation of such land use approval will be considered a violation of this Chapter. The criteria contained in LOC 55.02.080 shall not apply to verification-applications for tree c g55.02.082 shall not apply to Verification removal permits. 3. If a tree proposed to be removed has been specifically required to be preserved or protected as a condition of approval of a land use action pursuant to the Lake Oswego Community DevelePifiefft—Gode,the treeremoval--appliesion-shall�l-=recessed-as-a 55.02.080 by the body responsible for reviewing such land use actions. Such modification procedure shall fot be required in cases of an emergency as provided in Page 6 Ordinance No. XXXX Page I of 11 DRAFT 01i2z/03; BP LOC 55.02.042(3), or when the tree is dead as provided in LOC 55.02.080(1) or is a hazard as provided in LOC 55.02.080(2). (Ord. No. 2097, Enacted, 12 20 94) Section 7 Section 55 02 042 is hereby a nded t„ r ad as follows 55 02 n42 Permit Classifications and Review Preeedures A person who desires to remove a tree shall first apply for and receive one of the 1. TYPE I PERMIT is required for: a. A property that is located in a residential zone and is occupied by a single b. Removal of up to two trees, 10 inch caliper or less per tree at DBH within a calendar ; c. A tree that is not: i. Protected by a condition of approval of a development permit pursuant to ii. Located within an area or parcel that has been placed on the Historic iii. A Heritage Tree per LOC 55.06; iv. Located within an RC or RP sensitive land overlay district; v. Located within the Willamette River Greenway (WRG) overlay district; vi. Located within the 25 foot Oswego Lake Special Setback; vii.Located on property owned by the City of Lake Oswego or dedicated to Type I permits shall be issued without further review upon application and this subsection. 2. TYPE II PERMIT: a. A Type II permit is required prior to any tree removal application that does ., thi ctio b. Type II permits shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager pursuant to LOC 55.02.080(Approval Criteria) and 55.02.082 (Notice Requirements). 3. DEAD TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: a. The City shall issue a tree cutting permit for a dead tree,except as provided b) subsection (b) of this section, if the applicant demonstrates that a tree is dead and b. In order to provide for wildlife habitat and natural processes, the City located in wetlands, RC Protection Areas (LOC 50.16.055), stream corridors, parks or Page 7 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 01 23mz. un 4. HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: The City shall issue a tree cutting removal. a. A hazard tree is a tree that is cracked, split, leaning or physically damaged to the degree that it is clear that it is likely to fall and injure persons or property. A hazard tree may also include a tree that is located within a public right of way and is causing b. The City may require the applicant to submit an arborist's report confirming by the City. 5. EMERGENCY PERMIT: a. If the condition of a tree presents an immediate danger of collapse, and represents a clear and present hazard to persons or property, an emergency tree cutting subsection, "immediate danger of collapse" means that the tree is already leaning, with the non emergency process. "Immediate danger of collapse" does not include hazardous conditions that n be alleviated by p r treatment 1. b. Emergency tree cutting permits must be approved fa tree proposed to be removed has been specifically required to be preserved or protected as a condition of approval of a land use action pursuant to the Lake Oswego Community Development Code, the tree removal application shall be processed as a modification to that land use action and shall be reviewed subject to the criteria of LOC 55.02.082 by the body responsible for reviewing such land use actions. Such modification procedure shall not be required in cases of an emergency tree removal as provided in LOC 55.02.042(3), when the tree is dead as provided in LOC 55.02.082(1), or a hazard as provided in LOC 55.02.082(2). 2. The City may impose conditions of approval on any tree removal permit if the condition is reasonably related to preventing, eliminating or mitigating a negative impact or potential impact on natural features or processes or on the built environment of the neighborhood which is created or contributed to by the approved tree removal. Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to: a. Leaving a stump instead of grinding or fully removing a stump; b. Requiring modifications in the location, design or intensity of a development or activities on a site or to require or prohibit certain construction methods: such as grade beam foundations and bridging of driveways and sidewalks over roots. Page 8 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT n1i2zini. uD c. Requiring vegetation not requiring a tree removal permit to remain in place or be planted; d. Requiring the removal of injurious vegetation from other trees and surrounding area on the property, such as: Scientific Name Common Name Clematis vitalba Traveler's joy Hedera helix English ivy 1pomoea convolvulaceae Morning glory Rubus discolor Himalayan Blackberry Rhus diversiloba Poison Oak Section 55.02.036 Protected Native Tree Species The following protected natives-trees, if at least six inches in size, can only be removed through the Type II removal process, unless the trees are dead or a hazard: Protected Native Tree Species List Abies grandis grand fir Amelanchier alnifolia western serviceberry Arbutus menziesii madrone Cornus nutallii pacific dogwood Pinus ponderosa ponderosa pine Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas-fir Quercus garryana Oregon white oak Rhamnus purshiana cascara Taxus brevifolia western yew Thuja plicata western red cedar Tsuga heterophylla western hemlock Section 55.02.037 Tree Technical Manual The City Manager may adopt a Tree Technical Manual, and revise its contents from time to time. The Tree Technical Manual shall contain specialized, arboricultural reference materials; establish procedures required for installation, planting, pruning, thinning, removal, and maintenance of trees; and, establish or preserve the tree and root protection zone. Any person who is required under this Code or pursuant to a condition of approval of a development permit to undertake such activities or to comply with the tree and root protection zone shall comply with the requirements and procedures set forth in the Tree Technical Manual. Page 9 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 Section 55.02.042 Permit Classifications and Review Procedures. A person who desires to remove a tree shall first apply for and receive one of the following tree removal permits before tree removal occurs: 1. TYPE I REMOVAL PERMIT is required for: a. Removal of up to two trees, 12-inch DBH or less per tree within a calendar year, located on property that is in a residential zone and is occupied by a single family dwelling, and the tree(s) is/are not: i. Protected by a condition of approval of a development permit pursuant to the Lake Oswego Community Development Codes; ii. Located within an area or parcel that has been placed on the Historic Landmark Designation List pursuant to LOC Chapter38; iii. A Heritage Tree per LOC 55.06; iv. Located within a Resource Conservation (RC) or Resource Protection (RP) sensitive land overlay district; v. Located within the Willamette River Greenway (WRG) overlay district; vi. Located within the 25-foot Oswego Lake Special Setback; vii. Located on property owned by the City of Lake Oswego or dedicated to the public, including parks, open spaces and public rights-of-way. viii. On the protected native species list set forth in LOC 55.02.036 and has a 6" DBH or greater; or b. Any size and number of willow family, (including cottonwood and poplar), fruit or non-native hawthorn trees. c. Any tree not meeting Type I criteria shall be subject to requirements of LOC 55.02.042 (2) or (3) or(4) or (5) or(6) or (7). Type I Permits shall be issued without further review upon application and demonstration by the applicant that the request qualifies as a Type I Permit pursuant to this subsection. 2. TYPE II REMOVAL PERMIT: a. A Type II permit is required prior to any tree removal application that does not qualify as a Type I Permit, Dead Tree Removal Permit, Hazard Tree Removal Permit, Emergency Permit, Verification Permit, or Topping Permit as described in this section. b. Type II Permits shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager pursuant to LOC 55.02.042 (2)(D) and 55.02.082. c. Criteria for Issuance of Type II Tree Removal Permits. Except for fora Type I tree a r m;t shall demonstrate that the f ll t IVl u I y}�a, 1I e satisfied: Removal of the tree ; of f r pr„viding e nha„cement of I�V111V♦G{1 VI � e Page 10 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 01/23/03. RD .,d buff ring trees• t enhechara esthetics,er-prepefty-r es-ef-the-neighborhee . c. Criteria for Issuance of Type II Tree Removal Permits. Except for removal of trees within a sensitive lands area which must address additional criteria contained in a Sensitive Land Overlay District (LOC 50-16- 005-50.16.110), an applicant for a Type II tree-removal permit shall demonstrate that the following criteria are satisfied: i. Removal of the tree is not for providing or enhancement of. i. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on soil stability, flow of surface waters or wind, protection of other trees or existing wind-buffering trees: ii. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the character, aesthetics, or property values of the neighborhood. The City may grant an exception to this criterion when alternatives to the tree removal have been considered and either no reasonable alternative exists to allow the property to be used as permitted in the zone or the City Engineer determines that the tree presents a public safety hazard i-n-to the ma's-use of a public right-of-way. In making this determination, the City may consider alternative site plans for placement of structures or other developments that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with the other provision of the Lake Oswego Code. The City shall not grant an exception solely to provide or enhance views; d. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. In circumstances where trees are removed for the better arboricultural interests of the remaining trees as determined by the City Arborists, no mitigation will be required. 3. DEAD TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: a. The City shall issue a tree removal permit for a dead tree. except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, if the applicant demonstrates that a tree is dead and removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on soil stability or flow of surface waters. b. In order to provide for wildlife habitat and natural processes, the City Manager may require the retention of a dead tree. Dead trees shall not be removed if Page 11 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01/23/03; BP located in wetlands, Resource Conservations (RC) Protection Areas (LOC 50.16.055), stream corridors, parks or open space areas required to be preserved as a condition of development approval, unless the tree presents a hazard to persons or property. A „tility a „blic a be : ed cable dead tree al penal ' . 8 nd the i on-r�ents „f T 55.02.084, c. A utility or public agency may be issued a revocable dead tree removal permit for 1 (one) year for the purpose-of pruning or removing dead trees and that obstruct or interfere with utility facilities, or that create public safety issues hazards,adjacent to utility poles within the public right-of-way. If, under this permit, the utility or public agency prunes or removes trees that are not dead, or, if dead, their pruning or removal is not required for the purpose of removing obstructions or public safety issue hazards, the utility or public agency shall be liable for penalties pursuant to LOC 55.02.130 and the mitigation requirements of LOC 55.02.084, and the City Manager shall revoke the permit. 4. HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: The City shall issue a tree removal permit for a hazard tree if the applicant demonstrates that a tree is a hazard, and the hazard cannot be alleviated by pruning or treatment. Cross-Reference: See LOC 55.020.04550 for requirement for arborist's report in application 5. EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: a. If the condition of a tree presents an immediate danger of collapse, and represents a clear and present hazard to persons or property, an emergency tree removal permit may be issued and the payment of a fee may be waived. For the purposes of this subsection, "immediate danger of collapse" means that the tree is already leaning, with the surrounding soil heaving, or there is a significant likelihood that the tree will topple or otherwise fail and cause damage before a tree removal permit could be obtained through the hazard tree removal permit process. "Immediate danger of collapse" does not include hazardous conditions that can be alleviated by pruning or treatment. b. Emergency tree removal permits must be approved by the City Manager. If an emergency situation arises at a time when the City Manager is unavailable, and such emergency creates a significant likelihood that the tree will topple or otherwise fail before such official becomes available. the owne,. of the practical-and reasonable, first notify the City Tree Hotline phone number and state the address where 9i S ctical-and-reasonable, first notif, r ity and state-the a c ess , ' The owner shall photograph the Page 12 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 D AFT ni i23/03; un tree showing emergency conditions and then may proceed with removal of the tree to the extent necessary to avoid the immediate hazard. Within seven days of such removal, the owner of the tree shall apply for a retroactive emergency treeenning-permit-and-shall c. The city may require the application to hire an arborist to review removal permit. e-.c. If the evidence shows that the tree did not satisfy the emergency tree removal standards set forth in this chapter.subsection,the application shall be denied and the owner of the tree shall be subject to penalties pursuant to LOC 55.02.130 and the mitigation requirements of LOC 55.02.084. Cross-Reference: See LOC 55.020.04550 for requirement for evidence of emergency and arborist report in application. 6. -6. VERIFICATION PERMIT: a. a. If a site has received development approval through a Major or Minor Development Process, then a Verification Permit shall be issued for those trees approved for removal through that process. b. To obtain a verification perinn,Verification Permit, an applicant must clearly identify in the field the trees to be removed by tying yellow taggingflagging tape around each tree and submitting a site plan indicating the location of the requested trees. their location. The City Manager may require the building footprint of the development to be staked to allow foraccurate verification of the permit application. The City Manager will then verify that therequested trees designated for removal match the site plan approved through the Major or Minor Development Process. The-City-shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. c. b. Any tree not approved for removal through the original Major or Minor Development review process shall not be approved as part of the verification permit process, unless the subject tree is located within an approved building footprint, public/private utility or improvement area, and no feasible alternative exists to preserve the tree. In such cases, the City may allow the tree to be removed without a Type II tree eu-ttingremoval permit process; however, the mitigation requirements of LOC 55.02.084 shall still apply. d. c. Verification permits shall be issued upon section. Verification permits shall not be issued prior to the issuance of a building permit for the subject property without prior authorization by the City Manager. 7. 7. TOPPING PERMIT: a. a. A topping permit may be issued only if the-following apply: Page 13 Ordinanee NE XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT n1i23/03; un i. The applicant is any person, including a utility or public agency ii. i. A utility, public agency, or The proposed topping is in furtherance of public safety, surto improve the condition of the tree, or remove dead wood; and iii. ii. Trees under utility wires may be topped only where other pruning practices are impractical. iv. A utility or public agency may be issued a revocable topping permit for I (one) year for the purpose of topping and thinning trees adjacent to utility poles within the public right-of-way. If under this permit, the utility or public agency tops trees that do not meet the criteria of subsection (ii) above, the utility or public agency shall be liable for penalties pursuant to LOC 55.02.130 and the mitigation requirements of LOC 55.02.084, and the City Manager shall revoke the permit. b. b. The City, in granting approval for tree removal in an open space or undeveloped area, may allow a tree to be topped to a designated height in order to maintain a "snag" for wildlife habitat. c. c. A tree cutting permit obtained forA tree removal permit shall not authorize topping unless said tree cuttingremoval permit specifically authorizes such action. d. Topping permits are not required for fruit trees. (Ord. No. 2097. Enacted, 12/20/94) Section Q Sectio„ 55 02 ncn is hereby, nded4„ r ad as follows 55.02.050 Application for Permits 1. An application for a tree cutting permit shall be made upon forms prescribed b} a. The number, size, species and location of the trees proposed to be cut on a site plan of the property; b. The anticipated date of removal; c. A statement of the reason for removal; d. Information concerning any proposed landscaping or planting of any new trees-tom-replace-the-trees--to-be-removed and e. e. Any other information reasonably required by the City.Fruit trees are excluded from topping regulations. Cross-Reference: See LOC 55.020.04550 for requirement for arborist report in application. Section 55.02.050 Application for Permits 1. An application for a Tree Removal Permit shall be made on such forms and contain such information as the City Manager may require. Page 14 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT-4-1-4-3/1 un 2. The applicant shall have the burden of proving that his or herthe application complies with the criteria for approval of the applicable class of permit. 3. In considering the application, the City Manager may require on-site inspection to verify the information submitted and to assist in determining whether the tree removal criteria are met. 3,4. Misrepresentation of any fact necessary for the City'sCity's determination for granting a tree ougremoval permit shall invalidate the permit. The City may at any time, including after a removal has occurred, independently verify facts related to a tree removal request and, if found to be false or misleading, may invalidate the permit and process the removal as a violation. Such misrepresentation may relate to matters including, without limitation, tree size, location, health or hazard condition, and owner sowner's authorized signature.(Ord. No. 1429, Sec. 1. 05 18 71. Ord. No. 1631, Sec. 2; 07 20 76. Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1; 06 16 92. Ord. No. 2097, Amended, 12120/94) 55.0 060 Fees. An application for a tree cutting permit shall be accompanied by a filing fee as (Ord. No. 1.129, Sec. 1; 05 18 71. Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1; 06 16 92.) 55 02 080 Criteria for Issuance o f Type ii Tree Cutting Permit& the criteria for a permit. 1. The tree is proposed for removal for landscaping purposes or in order to construct 2. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil 3. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the character, 4. Removal f the tree i of fo the solo of providing-or-enhancing-views, 5. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of Page 15 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01/23/03; BP (Ord. No. 2097, Amended, 12/20/94) Sectien-14,Section 55 n2.082 is herebyended-te-read-as follows 1. An applicant for a Type II tree cutting permit shall: a. Complete a written notice form to be mailed by the City via regular 1 te i e , ; b. Complete a written certification that the property will be posted c. Within 24 hours of applying for a tree cutting permit, post a public notice sign of a pending tree cutting permit as provided by the City on the subject d. Mark each tree proposed to be removed by tying or attaching a e. Maintain the posting and marking for fourteen consecutive days. 2. Within two business days of the close of the fourteen day comment period. nits, staff shall ake tentat; a .le g tho ;t e shall de , tho it a.aa� wawa ouui■ aiaun�. uzcr�currr e . 3. If a permit is tentatively approved, staff shall immediately post a yellow hearing is received meeting the requirements of LOC 55.02.085, the approval of the perm; he i-n-al. 4. If the applicant appeals the denial of a permit, or appeals conditions stating-the appeal,and th a-and date o the-appeal-hearing. Thy-applic-ant sh l 5. ailure to install or maintain the required notice and marking may result in Section 55.02.084--is-hereby-amended to read-as-follows 55 02 084 Mitigation Requires With the exception of dead trees, hazard trees and trees that are 10 inch or less in diameter removed from developed single family lots, an applicant shall provide Page 16 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT n1/2zin3, BP mitigation for any tree approved for removal. The mitigation requirement shall be 1. Replanting on site. The applicant shall plant either a minimum 2 inch � n 1 ting ff to if in the City's d tion there ff t .... e"�ranrrrr�-01I�i �te�l�lniircrorr-crrcr—r�Zirwrrrcrcrrc 5. In the event that a permit is issued, and the applicant revises the site plan;, the applicant must submit a revised plan to the City Manager for review and approval prior to removing any trees on the site. If the tree(s) is removed before a revised plan is submitted and approved by the City Manager, the applicant shall mitigate for the loss of the tree(s) by planting the same species with a total diameter inch as what was removed or pay into the tree fund the value of the removed tree(s). Section 55.02.060 Fees An application for a tree removal permit shall be accompanied by a filing fee as established by resolution of the City Council. Section 55.02.082 Staff Decision and Notice Requirements for Type II Permits. 1. An applicant for a Type II tree removal permit shall: a. Complete a written notice form to be mailed by the City via regular mail to property owners within 100 feet of the property, and to the chair of any recognized neighborhood association whose boundaries include the proposed tree removal site. The mailing address for the owners shall be as on file with the county t: • assessor; the mailing address for the chair of the neighborhood association shall be that mailing address on file with the City. b. Complete a written certification that the property will be posted and the trees will be marked pursuant to this section. c. Within 2T hours of applying f r a tree al pv mit post ♦�11I11I1 , to the !'tit.. Manager within 10 days f em the date of posting nd the r nding r mit LV 111V �1{., 111LL11I1�,{.+l Wlllllll o 0 Within 24 hours of applying for a tree removal permit, post a public notice sign of a pending tree removal permit as provided by the City on the subject property in a location which is clearly visible and readable to public passing the property. The public notice sign shall state that a tree removal permit is pending for trees on the property marked by yellow plastic flagging tape and that Page 17 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 1 written comments may be submitted to the City Manager within 10 days from the date of posting.tThe notice shall also include a site plan, the date of posting, the reason for tree removal and the pending permit number as assigned by the City Manager..—, d. Mark each tree proposed to be removed by tying or attaching a yellow plastic flagging tape to the tree at 4.5 feet above mean ground level at the base of the trunk on the same day that the property is posted. e. Maintain the posting and marking for ten (10) consecutive days. are-receiyedy:* (ten) days o -the- e-of postin If* e-tree-removal- ication is sign and the tree marking until the date of the hearing. 5. Failure to install or 2. doomed to have ,. ed the mailing of the `decision to them' Persons submitting written comments who oyided ^ mailing address and the applicant shall have seven calendar days from the date of the decision to request an appeal in writing to the City Recorder. The application will be held open during the appeal period. The applicant shall continue to post the public notice sign and keep a yellow flagging tape on the tree until a decision has been rendered on the tree removal application. 3. The City Manager will-shall consider any comments on the pending permit that are received within l 0 (ten) days of the date of posting. If the tree removal application is not challenged within the 10-day posting period, the City Manager will shall either approve or deny the application and Page 18 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRNFT n1 i23mz. uv shall, within one business day following the decision, mail notice of the decision by regular mail to the applicant and persons who submitted written comment. If no mailing address is stated on a written comment, the person submitting the written comment shall be deemed to have waived the mailing of the notice of the decision 4. If the applicant or person who submitted written comment appeals the decision or the conditions imposed on a approved permit, pursuant to LOC 55.02.085, the City Manager shall in a timely manner post a sign stating that an appeal is pending, and the time and date of the appeal hearing. The applicant shall maintain the this posting of this-sign and the tree marking until the date of the hearing. 5. Failure to install or maintain the-any required notice and or marking may result in denial or delay in issuance of the permit or revocation of an approved permit. Section 55.02.084 Mitigation Required The general mitigation requirement.when-required, FLOC 55.02.0421 shall be satisfied as follows: 1. Replanting on site. If the City Arborist determines that there is sufficient space on the site to permit replanting, consistent with the future growth requirements of the other trees on the site, the applicant shall plant either. a. if a native tree was removed, a native tree from the City's Native Plant l ist which is a minimum 1-1/2 diameter inch fur a deciduous tree or a minimum 6- 8 foot tall (excluding the leader)€er an evergreen tree b. a minimum 1 1/2 inch diameter deciduous tree or a 6 8 foot tall o iergrcen tree (excluding the leader) for each tree removed. The tree shall be planted according to the specifications in the Tree Technical Manual. If a native tree was removed, the replacement tree shall be of a type on the City's Native Plant List. 2. Replanting off site. If in the City Arborist's determination there is insufficient space on the site to permit replanting, consistent with the future growth requirements of the other trees on the site, the replanting required in subsection (1) shall occur on other property in the applicant's ownership or control within the City, in an open space tract that is part of the same subdivision, or in a City-owned or dedicated open space or park, consistent with a planting plan approved by the City Arborist. The City Arborist shall specify the species and the size of the mitigation trees under this section. Such mitigation planting is subject to the approval of the authorized property owners. If planting on City-owned or dedicated property, the City Arborist may specify the species and size of the tree. Nothing in this section shall be construed as an obligation of the City to allow trees to be planted on City-owned or dedicated property. T ist whicl, m 1 1/2 ,diameter inch f„r a deciduous tree e Page 19 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT01/21/03; RP f tree-(excluding-the-leader) for each-tree=removed.the-tree al plated rding to the cifcatie the Tree Techn al Ma al c offf iv. in t ' th ff: t �$ep lle- '�e�s�s-C�eterii�nat�en-cr.ere�s--irr�r�rc��.=.� Cit„ Arborist shall specify the species a d the of the m:t:gation tree.. , nder this canobligation-ef the City to-allow trees-to be lanced enCit„ City d dedicated rzric-c-rc�—c � c�crc7—vwiica-vravorccrccQ 1. 3. Payment in lieu of planting. If in the City Arborist's determination no feasible alternative exists to plant the required mitigation trees, the applicant shall pay into the tree fund an amount as established by the resolution of the City Council. ceation 1- Section 55 02 n8e is hereby a „ded t„ r as as follows 55.02.085 Request for Public Hearing on a Type II Tree Cutting Permit. Section 55.02.085 Procedures for Hearings and Appeals. 1. 1. Any personAny person who submitted a written comment within the comment period may request a hearing on a Type II tree cuttingremoval permit by filing a written Request for Hearing, along with the applicable hearing fee as established by resolution of the City Council with the City Recorder, within fourteenseven days of the date the notice of tentative of decision=was-posted pursuant to LOC 55.02.082. Failure to file within the seven-day period shall preclude such a request. 2. ?. An applicant for a tree c-ettingremoval permit may appeal denial of a permit or conditions imposed on an approved permit by filing a written notice of intent to appeal, along with the applicable filing fee as established by resolution of the City Council, with the City Recorder within fourteenseven days of the date of decision on the permit. 3. Requests for hearing and appeals shall be heard by the Community Forestry Commission (CFC), which shall hold a public hearing on the request or appeal. The City Manager shall send written notice of the hearing to the applicant, the person requesting the hearing if different from the applicant, to all persons who filed written comments within the comment period and to the recognized Neighborhood Association for the area in which the subject property is located. The written notice shall be sent at least ten days in advance of the hearing to all pe .,he fled , ritte„ c ents within the-comment-period. Page 20 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 4. The CFC shall hear testimony from the applicant, followed by those persons who submitted comments in favor of the application, those persons who opposed to the application (beginning with the person who requested the hearing if different from the applicant), and concluding with rebuttal by the applicant. Only the applicant and Any persons who submitted comments within the comment period may testify before the CFC. Following the close of the public testimony, the CFC shall determine, based upon the evidence and testimony in the record, whether or not the application complies with the criteria contained in LOC 55.02.080. The findings, conclusions, and order shall contain the CFC's reasons for approving, denying or modifying the permit T eCityAd., ftheheari gtotho 1:, ant the ""2�S#&�l-S2ff��Yftt@H-i-}6�Ee-6-rmc�ca:iir�cv cai—appacarr�crn�crSvi� Neighborhood Asseciation-€er-t#e-afea-i-n thich-the ject property ecated,--T#e written notice-.hall bent at least te„ da„s : advance „f the hearing . n h 1. 1. The CFC shall hear testimony from the applicant, followed by testimony in the ord whether o of the plication c plies , ith the criteria (1 ' i OC C e�s .d der hall tain Eerea iir�c��:�z?�88�# , EvirC�H$ioirs,—mom�a-�v�racr�rrtrrrC-emmr�t#e 5. 5. A decision of the CFC shall not become final for ten days from the date of adoption of written findings. Any person who appeared before the CFC either orally or in writing may appeal the decision of the CFC to the City Council by filing a written notice of intent to appeal, along with an appeal fee as established by resolution of the Council, with the City Recorder within ten days of the date of adoption of the CFC'sCFC's written findings, conclusions and order. The findings, conclusions, and order and minutes of the CFC meeting, along with any written staff reports or testimony shall be forwarded to the City Council. Written notice of the appeal hearing shall be sent at least ten days in advance of the Council hearing to those persons who appeared before the CFC. The hearing before the City Council shall be on the record established before the CFC and only persons who appeared before the CFC orally or in writing may testify. The appellant shall testify first, followed by persons in favor of the appeal, persons in opposition to the appeal (beginning with the applicant if different from the appellant), and concluding with rebuttal by the appellant. The Council'sCouncil's hearing and decision shall otherwise comply with subsection 4 of this section. The decision of the Council shall be final. (Ord. No. 2097, Enacted, 12/20/94) Page 21 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DDATT01/21/0301P 5c.02.090 Repealod. Ord, No. 1807; 09 1 c Q1. Section 1 c Section 55 02 092 is hereby a „ded F„ ad „s follows 55.02.092 Expiration of Tree Cutting Section 55.02.092 Expiration of Tree Removal Permits. Al. Except as provided by subsection 2 below, a properly issued tree entnagremoval permit shall remain valid for no more than 60 days from the date-of effective date of final decision by the City Manager, or if appealed, by a hearing body. A 60-day extension shall be automatically granted by the City Manager if requested in writing before the expiration of the permit. No additional extensions beyond the first extension shall be granted. Permits that have lapsed are deemed void. Trees removed after a tree-cuttingtree removal permit has expired shall be considered a violation of this Chapter. 1. The City may impose conditions of approval on any tree cutting permit if 2. Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to: a. Cutting a tree or stump flush with the grade instead of grinding or b. Requiring modifications in the location, design or intensity of a do elm nt o ctivities o site r to r ohibit certain struction ar..`v'c.ivYiini■[ vi-uteri-riZiv „n,dr2. Tree removal permits approved in conjunction with building permits will expire six months from the date of issuance of the building permit. Section 55.02.125 Evidence of Violation. c. Requiring vegetation not requiring al. A stump that is tu❑ diameter inches or more for which no tree removal permitto remain in place or be d. Requiring the removal of injurious vegetation (English Ivy) from u Section4-7,Section--55 25-is-.hereby amended to . ad as ollows 55.02.125 Evidence of violation. Page 22 Ordinance No V V VY Page 1 of 11 D A1:T01/22/03; RD f 1. If a tree is removed without a tree cutting permit, a violation shall d-i-anmeterwas approved shall be considered prima facie evidence of the removal of a tree in a violation of this chapter. 2. Removal of the stump of a tree removed without a tree cutting perm determination p ided ubsectien I of this section olatien of this chapter U[iZVI]I II IIA • � � 3.2. Proof of violation of this chapter shall be deemed prima facie evidence that such violation is that of the owner of the property upon which the violation was committed. Prosecution of or failure to prosecute the owner shall not be deemed to relieve any other responsible person. 4:3. Tree removal or topping caused by natural weather conditions shall not be deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be exempt from all penalties-set forth in LOC 55.02.130: (Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1; 06 16 92. Ord. No. 2097, Amended. 12/20/94) Section 1 Q Section ec 02 130 is hereby a nded t„ r ad „s fonow's 55.02.130 Penalties. Section 55.02.130 Penalties. 1. Civil Violation. A violation of any provision of this chapter, the breach of any condition of a permit granted under this chapter, or the failure to comply with the Tree Technical Manual as required in LOC 55.02.037 shall be a civil violation as defined by LOC 34.04.105, enforceable pursuant to LOC 34.04. The unlawful removal or causing, participating in or directing the removal of each individual tree shall be a separate offense hereunder. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or a condition of approval shall constitute a separate offense each day the failure to comply continues. The violation shall be punishable by a fine set forth by the municipal court and the enforcement fee and restoration requirements as set forth in LOC 55.02.130(3) and (4). 1. 1. Civil Violation. A violation of any provision of this chapter,or the , participating in or directing the removal of each individual tree shall lien rate off nse herude . Failure-to comply tiYt of thi n � .lit' f [7T1T CeVTr V�Ir-iTC07IQiCIo7i4i The violation shall be p ishable b,, a fine set f rth by them pal n urt and the en€orcementfee-and restoration-requirements-as-se o th iOC--5 4'' 130(3) and (4) 2. Nuisance Abatement. The removal of a tree in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a}pub lic-n u inn n t to LOC Article 34.08. 3. Enforcement Fee. A person who removes a tree without first obtaining a tree cutting permit form the City pursuant to this Chapter, removes a tree in violation of an ed tree cutting. p mit olater ndition of a ed tree cutting p mit Cl ll Vl V YI..0 ll l,.{. 1,.0 111 i1� lJ{�liili 1, Vl-V]p1R e shall pay an enforc Page 23 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 ..t f e to the City ; nt , established bI, r lution of the City Cou„ei ellR.11l f[�[r lV 111[r �ll� 111 Clll 1.1111V lull [[J[.JIilV IIJIIV[T , 4. Restoration. a. A person who removes a tree without first obtaining a Type II, dead tree, or hazard tree cutting permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter, removes a tree in violation of an approved- e-H,dead tree, odd tree-c ttis per it „l„tes a .,dition of � ch a rmit shall � nto the f ity's Tree Fund a standard f e p alipe G VIIQITIVII pl JCIG-II C[ ll{...I lI lli JIIAIl I)R�I e h f r the total r, mber f caliper: ches of the tree r ed elation f this Chapte, 1,l\sll 1V1 ll l[s lVl[ll 111111f V[sl Vl \:UllrJ[�1 lll[sl I[rJ VI LI IV e b. The City may require the person to pay into the City's Tree Fund an increased fee r aliper : eh for the total ,-,ber f caliper; ches of the tree r ed olation 1 V[w lJ[.1 [s{IllrJ{,.1 111{..31 1V1 ll1[r [V[ilI 11UII e "Guide for Plant Appraisal" an official publication of the International Society of i. The person has committed a previous violation of a provision of thi, Chapter,er ii. Tree protection measures as required by LOC 55.08 were not installed of „ta ed iii. The tree removed was any of the following: (a) 36 caliper inches in diameter or greater, (b) a heritage tree, per LOC 5.5.06, (c) expressly protected or required to be preserved as a condition of approval of a development permit pursuant to the Lake Oswego Communit\ Development-Code; (d) located within the Willamette River Greenway per LOC 50.15, (e) part of a Resource Conservation (RC) or Resource Protection (RP) area, per LOC 50.16. (f) located on public right of way, City owned or dedicated property, a 5. Injunction. Upon request of the City Manager or direction from Council, the Cit) ntt r„ey stitute ate ction rt t the r .,l of trees [LIVI„t/,' ll,uy ;;lJ IILU Its Ul.,l:,l Vy,l�ULI. ul.11 Vl, ll, ally ^ e 6. Loss 2. Nuisance Abatement. The removal or causing, participating in or directing the removal of a tree in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and may be abated by appropriate proceedings pursuant to LOC 34.08. 3. Enforcement Fee. A person who removes or causes, participates in, or directs the removal of a tree without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter, removes or causes, participates in, or directs the removal of a tree in violation of an approved tree removal permit, or violates a condition of an approved tree removal permit shall pay an enforcement fee to the City in an amount as established by resolution of the City Council. 4. Restoration Mitigation or Fee. a. A person who removes or causes, participates in, or directs the removal of a tree without first obtaining a Type II, dead tree, or hazard tree removal Page 24 Ordinance No XXXX Page 1 of 1'I DRAFT n1i23/03; BP permit from the City pursuant to this Chapter, removes or causes, participates in, or directs the removal of a tree in violation of an approved Type II, dead tree, or hazard tree removal permit, or violates a condition of such a permit shall either restore the damaged tree on the site, restore the same diameter inch tree to the site if the tree was removed from the site, restore the same number of diameter inches of trees to the site, pay into the City's Tree Fund a standard fee per diameter inch for the total number of diameter inches of the tree removed in violation of this Chapter in an amount as established by resolution of the City Council, or a combination thereof as provided hereafter. b. If a tree is damaged but is not removed from the site, a person who violates any provision of this chapter shall submit a report prepared by an arborist to evaluate the damage to a tree and/or make recommendations to remedy the violation. The City Arborist, upon evaluating these recommendations may, at the City Arborist's discretion, require that the recommended measures be implemented. If, however, the City Arborist determines that it is not likely that the damaged tree will survive for 5 years, then the tree shall be removed and the person shall pay such fines, fees, and mitigate the same as if the tree had been originally removed. c. If the City Arborist determines that it is practical to plant a restoration tree which is the same diameter-inch tree as that removed and the 5-year survivability of the restoration tree(s) can be assured with a maintenance plan, then the owner shall plant such restoration tree on the site in the same general location as that removed, and such planting shall be performed and maintained in the manner directed by the City Arborist. d. If the City Arborist determines that it is not practical to plant a restoration tree which is the same diameter-inch tree as that removed, or the 5-year survivability of said restoration tree cannot be assured even with a maintenance plan, but the City Arborist determines that there is adequate room on site, consistent with the future growth requirements of the other trees on the site, for one or more restoration trees for the tree that was removed so that the cumulative diameter inches of the restoration trees are the same as the diameter inches of the tree that was removed, and that the 5-year survivability of the restoration tree(s) can be assured with a maintenance plan, then the owner shall plant such additional restoration trees on the site in the location and in the manner directed by the City Arborist. If, however, the City Arborist determines it is not practical to plant additional restoration trees on site which would cumulatively equal the diameter inches of the tree removed, then the Owner shall plant such additional trees on site as the City Arborist determines possible and the person shall pay into the City's Tree Fund the standard fee per diameter inch in an amount as established by resolution of the City Council for the difference in the total number of diameter inches of the tree removed as compared to the diameter inches of the restoration trees planted. In determining the size of restoration trees to be planted. and their location, the following priority shall apply: i. largest size survivable tree in the original location as the removed tree, with lesser-sized trees in the same general location, to the extent practical based on the effect on the future health of trees in that area; ii. largest size survivable tree elsewhere on the site other than in the original location of the removed tree, with lesser-sized trees in the original location as the removed tree, to the extent practical based on the future health of trees in those respective areas; Page 25 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 iii. largest size survivable tree elsewhere on the site other than in the original location of the removed tree, with lesser-sized trees elsewhere on site other than in the original location of the removed tree, to the extent practical based on the future health of trees in those respective areas; The maintenance plan shall be for such period of up to 5-years of time as the City Arborist determines necessary to assure the survival of all restoration trees. The Owner shall post a performance bond, letter of credit, or other form of security acceptable to the City Manager that is equal to 120% of the value of the restoration trees planted. The bond, letter of credit, or security shall be released upon successful completion of the maintenance plan. The maintenance plan, or a memorandum thereof, shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the county in which the site is located. e. The City may require the person to pay into-the City's Tree Fund an increased fee per diameter inch for the total number of diameter inches of the tree removed in violation of this Chapter and not restored under subsection (d), in an amount as established by resolution of the City Council or the value of the tree as determined by the City Arborist in accordance with the methods set forth in the "Guide for Plant Appraisal" an official publication of the International Society of Arboriculture, whichever is greater, if any of the following apply: i. The person has committed a previous violation of a provision of this Chapter, or ii. Tree protection measures as required by LOC 55.08 were not installed or maintained, or iii. The tree removed was any of the following: a. 36 inches in diameter or greater, b. a Heritage Tree, per LOC 55.06 c. expressly protected or required to be preserved as a condition of approval of a development permit pursuant to the Lake Oswego Community Development Code, d. located within the Willamette River Greenway per LOC 50.15. e. part of a Resource Conservation (RC) or Resource Protection (RP) area, per LOC 50.16. f. Located on public right-of-way, City owned or dedicated property, a public or private open space area or conservation easement. 5. Enforcement and Restoration fees under subsection 4(e) for tree removals on a development site and/or associated with a building permit shall be 10 (ten) times the scheduled feesE„f rcement and Restoration f es , nder subsection 4(e) f tree re .,ls en-a-develepnient-site-andier-asseeiated-with-a-building=penhit-sliall-be-- times-the scheduled-fees. 6. Injunction. Upon request of the City Manager or direction from Council, the City Attorney may institute appropriate action in any court to enjoin the removal of trees in violation of this Chapter. 7. Loss of City Privileges. a. A person hired to perform tree removal within the City, upon Page 26 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT01/23/01. RD f request, shall provide evidence to the City Manager that he or she possesses a valid license to conduct hm!,int,. . In City of Lake Oswego. The person is subject to business license revocation pursuant to LOC 20.02.085 if the person violates any provision of this Chapter. b. Any arborist, builder, landscaper, contractor, or tree service that has performed any tree removal in violation of this chapter or submitted a falsified report for the criteria required in this chapter, shall not be considered a responsible bidder for any City contracts for a period of two years from the date of violation or report. 7. Arborist Report and Required Treatment. Upon request by the City, a person who ,later of this chapter shall „bmit ort p red by a.borist to 1�l Vl{1lVJ {All ' l.J1V��1J1 Vll Vl.� L}1�1.1J {..I ICI Vier evaluate.-fie--damage-te-a-treecedier-make---rec6mmendations to remedy the�lativon. -- 1 8. Cumulative Remedies. The rights, remedies, and penalties provided in this chapter are cumulative, are not mutually exclusive, and are in addition to any other rights, remedies and penalties available to the City under any other provision of law. (Ord. No. 1429, Sec. 1; 05 18 71. Ord. No. 1880, Sec. I: 02 07 84. Ord. No. 2059, Sec. 1, 06 16 92. Ord. No. 2097, Amended, 12 0 94.) SectionA-rt __. 55 06 Heritage Trees 5-&06�' ose; Page 27 Ordinance Ne XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01/21M1. uD Article 55.06 Heritage Trees Sections: 55.06.010 Purpose: Definition. 55.06.020 Nomination. 55.06.030 Review Process. 55.06.040 Protection of Heritage Trees. 55.06.050 Recognition of Heritage Trees. 55.06.060 Removal of Heritage Tree Designation. Section 55.06.010 Purpose: Definition. 1. 1. The purpose of LOC Article 55.06 is to recognize, foster appreciation and provide for voluntary protection of Heritage Trees. 2. 2. For the purpose of this Article, a "Heritage Tree""Heritage Tree' is a tree or stand of trees that is of landmark importance due to age, size, species, horticultural quality or historic importance. (Ord. No. 2159, Enacted, 11/04/97) Seetion 21 ection 55A46.020-is her ended to r Section 55.06.020 Nomination. 1. 1. -Any person may nominate a particular tree or trees as a Heritage Tree. If the proposed Heritage Tree is located on property other than City property or public right-of-way under City or County jurisdiction, the nomination shall be submitted by the property owner or accompanied by the property owner'sowner's written consent. If the proposed Heritage Tree is located on City property or public right-of-way under City or County jurisdiction, the nomination shall be submitted to the City ManagerArborist or County Administrator, as appropriate; if the nomination is consented to by the City or County, the City ManagerArborist or County Administrator shall submit the nomination to the Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB)pursuant to LOC 55.06.030. 2. 2. Nomination shall be made on such form as required by the City Manager. The nomination form shall include a narrative explaining why the tree qualifies for Heritage Tree status pursuant to the description in LOC 55.06.010 and the written consent of the property owner as described in subsection 1 of this section. (Ord. No. 2159, Enacted, 11/04/97) Page 28 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 D AFT 01 23/03; u v 5. (Ord. 2289,Amended,06/05/2001) Section 55.06.030 Review Process. 1. 1. The NRAB shall review all Heritage Trees nominations at a public meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be provided to the nominating applicant, the property owner(unless the nominated tree is located on public right-of-way under City or County jurisdiction, in which event notice shall be given to the respective City ManagerArborist or County Administrator) and the Chairchair of any recognized neighborhood association in which the tree is located. 2. 2. StaffThe City Arborist shall prepare a report for the NRAB analyzing whether the tree complies with the requirements for designation. 3. 3. After considering the sta€fCity Arborist's report and any testimony by interested persons, the NRAB shall vote on the nomination. The NRAB may designate a tree as a Heritage Tree if the Board determines that the following criteria are met: a. a. The tree or stand of trees is of landmark importance due to age, size, species, horticultural quality or historic impertaneei--andimportance. b. b. The tree is not irreparably damaged, diseased, hazardous or unsafe, or the applicant is willing to have the tree treated by an arborist and the treatment will alleviate the damage, disease or hazard; hazard. 4. 4. Following approval of the nomination by the NRAB: a. a. If the tree is located on private property, the designation shall be complete upon the Property Ownerproperty owner's execution of a covenant running with the land suitable for recordation by the City. The covenant shall describe the subject property, generally describe the location of the heritage tree, and covenant that the tree is protected as a "Heritage Tree""Heritage Tree"by the City of Lake Oswego and is therefore subject to special protection as provided in LOC Chapter 55. b. b. If the tree is located on public right-of-way, the designation shall be complete upon the Staff sStaff s listing of the tree on the City Heritage Tree records. 5. If the tree is located on the public right-of-way, the City or County, as appropriate, shall condition any future property owner- requested vacation of the public right-of-way upon the execution of a covenant in accordance with Section 4, above, which shall be recorded by the City upon the vacation of the right-of way. (Ord. No. 21.59, Enacted, 11/01/97). 55 0 040 Protectio„ „f Heritage Tree , remove a designated Heritage Tree shall be processed as a Type II Tree Removal Permit Page 29 Page 1 of 11 DR4FT41423/03. un subject to the criteria contained in LOC 55.02.080, as modified by subsection 2 of this section. 2. If an application to remove a Heritage Tree is sought pursuant to LOC 55.02.080 trees-located wi-thi-n-the pu tg# Cout j iction, then the , County: a. View obstruction; b. Routine pruning, leaf raking and other maintenance activities; and c. Infrastructure impacts or tree hazards that can be controlled or avoided by 3. Unless the permit is to remove a dead or hazard tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.042(3) or (4), the applicant to remove a heritage tree shall be required to mitirite for the loss of the tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. 5. 4. Any person who removes a Heritage Tree in violation of 55.02.130(3).way. (Ord. No. 2159, Enacted, 11/04/97) 1. A Heritage Tree plaque shall be designed and may be furnished by the City to the County official, of a designated Heritage Tree. The City may charge a fee to cover the 1l b ted t location at o the E6§ts-6 a-pf9vi @--p e-S-h-ari--v�p6fiTc�-crc-ca--iv "cai-znc 2. The Planning Department shall maintain a list and map of designated Heritage Trees.(Ord. 2289.Amended 06/05/2001) Section 55.06.040 Protection of Heritage Trees. 1. Unless the tree qualifies for a dead or hazard tree remov al penult, a permit to remove a designated Heritage Tree shall be processed as a Type ll Tree Removal Permit subject to the criteria contained in LOC 55.02.080, as modified by subsection 2 of this section. 2. If an application to remove a Heritage Tree is sought pursuant to LOC 55.02.042 the applicant shall demonstrate that the burden imposed on the property owner, or, if the tree is located within the public right-of-way under City or County jurisdiction, then the burden imposed on the respective City or County by the continued presence of the tree outweighs the public benefit provided by the tree in order to comply with LOC 55.02.080(3). For the purposes of making this determination, the following shall not be Page 30 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01i23m3. un considered unreasonable burdens on the property owner, or if appropriate, the City or County: a. View obstruction; b. Routine pruning, leaf raking and other maintenance activities; and c. Infrastructure impacts or tree hazards that can be controlled or avoided by appropriate pruning or maintenance. 3. Unless the permit is to remove a dead or hazard tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.042(3) or(4), the applicant to remove a heritage tree shall be required to mitigate for the loss of the tree pursuant to LOC 55.02.084. 4. Any person who removes a Heritage Tree in violation of Article 5.5.06 shall be subject to the penalties provided in LOC 55.02.130. In addition, the violator shall be subject to double the enforcement fee established pursuant to LOC 55.02.130(3). (Ord. No. 2159, Enacted, 11/04/97) (Ord. 2289,Amended.06/05/2001: Ord. 2260,Amended, 09/05/2000) Section 55.06.050 Recognition of Heritage Trees. l. A Heritage Tree plaque shall be designed and may be furnished by the City to the property owner, or if the tree is in the public right-of-way, to the appropriate City or County official. The City may charge a fee to cover the costs of providing the plaque. The plaque shall be posted near the tree and, if feasible, visible from a public right-of-way. 2. The Planning Department shall maintain a list and map of designated Heritage Trees. (Ord. No. 2159. Enacted, 11/04/97) (Ord. 2289,Amended.06/05/2001) Section 55.06.060 Removal of Heritage Tree Designation. A Heritage Tree shall be removed from designation if it dies or is removed pursuant to LOC 55.06.040. If removed from private property, the City shall record a document extinguishing the covenant. (Ord. No. 2159, Enacted, 11/04/97) 55 08 Tree Protection Section 27 Section cc n4 n1n is he„eby „ nded to . ad as follows Page 31 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRATT01/23/03; RD cc 08 01 n Applicability.(Ord. 2289,Amended,06/05/2001) Page 32 Ordinance No. XXXX Page I of 11 DRAFT 01i23/03; un Article 55.08 Tree Protection Sections: 55.08.010 Applicability. 55.08.020 Tree Protection Plan Required. 55.08.030 Tree Protection Measures Required. 55.08.040 Inspection. Section 55.08010 Applicability This article is applicable to any ministerial, minor, or major development. Section 28. Section 55.08.020 is hereby amended to read as follows (Ord. 2221, Add.01/18/2000) 55.08.120 TreeSection 55.08.020 Tres Protection Plan Required. 1. I. A Tree Protection Plan approved by the City Manager shall be required prior to conducting any development activities including, but not limited to clearing, grading, excavation, or demolition work on a property or site, which requires ministerial, minor, or major development approval. 2. ?. In order to obtain approval of a Tree Protection Plan;Plan. an applicant shall submit a plan to the City: which clearly depicts all trees to be preserved on the work site. The plan must be drawn to scale and include the following: a. a. Location, species, and diameter of each tree on site and within 15 feet of theon all adjacent properties adjacent to the work site; b. Location of the drip line of each tree; b. c. Location of existing and proposed roads, water, sanitary and storm sewer, irrigation, and other utility lines/facilities and easements; c. d. Location of dry wells and soakage trenches; d. e. Location of proposed and existing structures; e. f. Grade change or cut and fill during or after construction; f. g. Existing and proposed impervious surfaces; g. h. Identification of a contact person and/or arborist who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the approved tree protection plan: and Page 33 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 14 DRAFT n1i2zm3. BP h. i. Location and type of tree protection measures to be installed per LOC 55.08.030. 3. For minor or major development, the Tree enProtection Plan shall be prepared by an arborist and shall include an inventory of all trees on site, their health or hazardwithin the work onsite, their condition, and recommendations for treatment for each tree. Section 55.08.025 Determination of Tree and Root Protection Zone 1. An applicant for a ministerial, minor or major development permit shall include on the permit application materials the tree and root protection zone approved by the City Arborist for each tree on the site within the area that may be affected by the development, and the related development activities. 2. The tree and root protection zone for a tree shall be 10 times the tree's DBH, measured from the face of the trunk of the tree in all directions, unless modified b) the City Arborist. A larger or smaller tree and root protection zone may be established b) the City Arborist for a tree based on the site, tree. and root conditions, by a showing that a different tree and root protection zone is necessary to protect the tree and its roots from damage resulting from the development or the related development activities which could cause the decline of or injure the tree or its roots. 3. The City Arborist may require submission by the Owner of such evidence as may be necessary to assist in the determination of the appropriate tree and root protection zone, including an arborist's report. 4. The City Arborist may amend the tree and root protection zone at any time until completion of the development upon notice to the applicant, upon a finding that either the original determination of the tree and root protection zone was based on incorrect actual site, tree, or root conditions at the time of initial determination of the tree and root protection zone, or that a change of circumstance has occurred on the site such that a modified tree and root protection zone is necessary to protect the tree and its roots from damage resulting from the development or the related development activities which could cause the decline of or injure the tree or its roots. After receipt of notice of the amended tree and root protection zone, the applicant shall cause the tree and protection zone to be modified before continuing with development activities. An applicant may appeal the amended tree and root protection zone determination in the same manner as provided in subsection 5, and the appeal hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as subsections 6 through 7-abevebelow. 5. An applicant may appeal the City Arborist's determination of the tree and root protection zone to the Community Forestry Commission (CFC) by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Recorder within 7 days from the date of the City Arborist's determination of the tree and root protection zone, and payment of such fee as established by resolution of the City Council. 6. Notice of the public hearing shall be given to the applicant and to the City Arborist not less than 10 days in advance of the public hearing by the CFC. Page 34 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 DRAFT 01/23/nl. un 7. The CFC shall consider the appeal at a public hearing. The CFC shall hear testimony from the applicant and any witnesses in support of the applicant, from the City Arborist and any witnesses in support of the City Arborist, and then rebuttal by the applicant and any witnesses in support of the applicant. The CFC shall determine, based on the evidence and testimony in the record, the appropriate tree and root protection zone necessary to protect the tree and its roots from damage resulting from the development or the related development activities which could cause the decline of or injure the tree or its roots. 55404130 TreeSection 55.08.030 Tree Protection Measures Required: 1. 1. Except as otherwise determined by the City Manager, all required tree protection measures set forth in this section shall be instituted prior to any development activities;including, but not limited to; clearing, grading, excavation or demolition work, and shall be removed only after completion of all construction activity, including landscaping and irrigation installation. 2. ?. Chain link fencing, a minimum of 6 feet tall with steel posts driven into the ground for a minimum of two feet, placed no farther than ten feet apart, shall be installed at the edge of the tree protection , greater,zone, as determined by the City Manager, and at the boundary of any open space tracts or conservation easements that abut the parcel being developed. 3. 3. The fencing shall be flush with the initial undisturbed grade. 4. 4. Approved signs shall be attached to the chain link fencing stating that inside the fencing is a tree protection zone, not to be disturbed unless prior approval has been obtained from the City Manager and arborist for the project. 5. 5. No construction activity shall occur within the tree protection zone;including, but not limited to, dumping or storage of materials such as building supplies, soil, waste items, or parked vehicles or equipment. 6. 6. The tree protection zone shall remain free of chemically injurious materials and liquids such as paints, thinners, cleaning solutions, petroleum products, and concrete or dry wall excess, construction debris, or run-off. 7. 7. No excavation, trenching, grading, root pruning or other activity shall occur within the tree protection zone unless directed by an arborist present on site and approved by the City Manager. 8. 55.08.040 Inspection.Stake construction footprints, including structures, decks and driveways prior to tree protection inspection, may be required. 9. Building permits will not be issued prior to submission and approval of a tree removal plan or tree protection inspection and approval. 10. Tree protection measures shall not be removed before completion of the project. Page 35 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 14 11. The Owner may be required to cover with course organic mulch to a depth of at least 6 inches and/or with plywood or similar material to the areas adjoining the tree and root protectionve zone of a tree in order to protect roots from damage caused by heavy equipment. 12. The Owner may be required to minimize root damage by excavating a 2- foot deep trench, at the edge of the tree and root protective zone to cleanly sever the roots of trees to be retained. 13. The Owner shall avoid damage to trees resulting from machinery or building activity by corrective pruning ofn protected trees, or other means as required by the City Arborist. Owner shall maintain trees throughout construction period by watering and fertilizing. 14. The Owner shall ensure that any landscaping done in the tree and root protectionve zone subsequent to the removal of the fencing shall be accomplished with light machinery or hand labor, to minimize impact on the tree and its roots. 15. Additional protection measures are outlined in the Tree Technical Manual. Section 55.08.040 Inspection. The applicant shall not proceed with any construction activity, except installation of erosion control measures, until the City has inspected and approved the installation of the required tree protection measures and a building and/or grading permit has been issued by the City. y lidity of the o,tio of thi .d; Read f the first time bl. title only and o cted at the ular meeting of the City Cou„cil l�I+UU 1Vl llll. fll Jl ll llll: V}' ll llV VIll7 of the City of Lake Oswego held on the day of , 2003. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Judie Hammerstad, Mayor Dated: ATTEST: Page 36 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 • DRAFT01/71/03; RD Robyn Christie, City Recorder APPROVED AS TO FORM: • ae. n,n r.. .,n.• ; • Page 37 Ordinance No. XXXX Page 1 of 11 la? y(),3 61t, 5122-4- — E-141 fy1,3--DoLL-cA 1SeciA131) II _ (7---4_ taymt iezi;:e4 _ I t 3171. F. 'L'e 44/A;e- 57L-t-tfi 41f1,0 — ItC1(?tEle41-- TRYC I - i 1 � _ ;i I