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122. 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 cut <br /> or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape Architecture <br /> Division. <br /> c. Roots of any diameter farther than 8-feet from the tree trunk, which are in conflict with the <br /> proposed work may be ground a maximum of one-half of their diameter. Work of this <br /> nature shall only be performed using a mechanical stump grinder and only by personnel <br /> 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 be <br /> cleanly cut using a hand saw. <br /> 123. 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 /> 124. 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 /> 125. TREE PROTECTION FENCING: Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant <br /> shall install temporary 6-foot tall chain-link fencing (or other fence type acceptable to the <br /> Landscape Architecture Division) outside of the existing tree drip lines. The location of the tree <br /> protection fencing shall be shown on the demolition plans (if applicable), grading, building, and/or <br /> landscape plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape inspection by the <br /> Landscape Architecture Division. Removal of such fencing prior to approval may result in a "stop <br /> work order." <br /> 126. PROJECT PLANS: The following statements shall be printed on the demolition, grading and <br /> landscape plans where applicable to the satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect prior to <br /> issuance of building permits: <br /> a. No existing tree may be trimmed or pruned without prior approval by the City Landscape <br /> Architect. <br /> b. Utilize best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside of the existing canopy of the <br /> trees to be saved. If this is not feasible, the applicant shall submit a report from a certified <br /> arborist acceptable to the City indicating trenching will not be detrimental to the health of <br /> the tree. <br /> c. Nothing may be stored within the dripline of the tree canopies. This includes equipment, <br /> oil, gas, chemicals, harmful materials, fill or storage. <br /> d. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited or disposed <br /> within the dripline of the trees or in drainage channels, swales, or areas that may lead to <br /> the dripline. <br /> e. No sign, wires, or ropes shall be attached to the trees. <br /> PUD-135, P19-0030, P19-0031 and VTM 8528 Planning Commission <br /> 990 Sycamore Road <br /> Page 20 of 21 <br />PUD-135, P19-0030, P19-0031 and VTM 8528 Planning Commission <br /> 990 Sycamore Road <br /> Page 19 of 21 <br />type and locations of HM controls to be installed, <br /> sizing calculations using Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM). The Stormwater Management Plan <br /> shall be subject to review and acceptance by the Director of Engineering/City Engineer, prior to <br /> issuance of an engineering or building permit, whichever occurs first. Stormwater HM controls <br /> PUD-135, P19-0030, P19-0031 and VTM 8528 Planning Commission <br /> 990 Sycamore Road <br /> Page 14 of 21 <br />