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Trees <br /> 104. TREE REPORT: The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report <br /> prepared by HortScience Bartlett Consulting dated 'Received" July 3, 2019. No tree trimming or <br /> pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The applicant shall arrange for the <br /> Project Arborist to conduct a field inspection prior to building permit issuance to ensure all <br /> recommendations have been properly implemented. The Project Arborist shall certify in writing all <br /> recommendations have been followed. The project arborist's contact information shall be printed <br /> on the plans. (PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITION) <br /> 105. TREE REMOVAL MITIGATION: Any trees approved to be removed by the City shall have its full <br /> value paid into the City's Urban Forestry Fund. A credit for replanting trees shall be as follows: <br /> a. $200 credit for a 15-gallon size replacement tree; <br /> b. $400 credit for a 24-inch box size replacement tree; and <br /> c. $800 credit for a 36-inch box size replacement tree. <br /> 106. TREE BOND: Any tree affected by development/construction must be protected per the Municipal <br /> Code. The applicant shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Director of <br /> Engineering/City Engineer, for all Heritage Trees and any other significant tree as deemed by the <br /> City Landscape Architect. This bond or security will be for the value of the tree(s), up to a <br /> maximum of $100,000, and shall be held for a minimum of 1 year following acceptance of public <br /> improvements of completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees <br /> are destroyed or substantially damaged. An arborist shall be onsite during any tree work (i.e. root <br /> pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early <br /> with a certification letter by the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and <br /> work was performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. <br /> 107. ROOT CUTTING: The applicant shall comply with the following tree root cutting requirements: <br /> a. Roots 1-inch in diameter or larger to be removed shall be cleanly cut with a hand saw. <br /> Roots smaller than 1-inch in diameter are not considered to be significant and may be <br /> removed by the most efficient means. <br /> b. Roots larger than 2-inches in diameter and within 8-feet of the tree trunk shall not be <br /> cut or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape <br /> Architecture Division. <br /> c. Roots of any diameter farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk, which are in conflict with <br /> the proposed work may be ground a maximum of one-half of their diameter. Work of <br /> this nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by <br /> personnel familiar with its operation. <br /> d. Roots up to 6-inches in diameter and farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk may be <br /> removed if they are in conflict with the proposed work. Roots that are removed shall <br /> be cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br /> 108, ROOT CONTROL BARRIER: The applicant shall provide root control barriers and 4-inch <br /> perforated pipe for all trees located within 8-feet of pavement or other hardscape, determined by <br /> the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the edge of the pavement <br /> wherever the tree is within 8-feet of pavement or hardscape. Information and details shall be <br /> included in the landscape plan submittal for review and approval by the Landscape Architecture <br /> Division. <br /> PUD-133 City Council <br /> Page 17 of 18 <br />