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Trees <br /> 59. TREE REPORT: The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report <br /> prepared by Joseph McNeil, Consulting Arborist dated May 23, 2006. No tree trimming or pruning <br /> other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The applicant shall arrange for the Project <br /> 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. (Project Specific Condition) <br /> 60. DEVELOPER INSTALLED TREES: Prior to occupancy, the property owner shall replace with new <br /> trees any dead mitigation trees on the subject lot that were required (47 total) pursuant to the City- <br /> approved Tree Replacement Plan for PUD-54 and Tract 7815. Adequate irrigation shall also be <br /> provided for the trees. (Project Specific Condition) <br /> 61. 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 or 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 /> 62. 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 /> 63. 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 /> 64. TREE PRUNING: Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist familiar with the International <br /> Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the guidelines established <br /> by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the health of the trees. <br /> P19-0390 Planning Commission <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />tions to the public water mains. <br /> P19-0390 Planning Commission <br /> Page 7 of 11 <br /> will retain the cash <br /> deposit until all work is substantially complete, all areas are stabilized, and all hazards are <br /> mitigated to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering/City Engineer. <br /> P19-0390 Planning Commission <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br />