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Resolution No. PC-95-14 Page 5 3. The number of existing trees in the neighborhood or area on improved property and the effect removal would have upon the public health, safety, general welfare of residents and upon the property value and beauty of the area; 4. The topography of the land upon which the Heritage tree or trees are situated and the effect of removal thereof upon erosion, soil retention and diversion or flow of surface waters; 5. Good forestry practices, i.e., the number of healthy trees that a given parcel of land will support. B. The Director may refer any application to any City department or commission for review and recommendation. (prior code 2-17.05) 17.16.030 Action by Director- Findings. A. The Director shall issue a permit to remove a Heritage tree or trees if it is determined that one of the following conditions exists: 1. The Heritage tree is in such a dangerous or hazardous condition as to threaten or endanger the safety of people, structures, other property or other Heritage trees; 2. The Heritage tree is dead, dying or diseased and good forestry practices cannot be reasonably undertaken to preserve the tree; or 3. Where the Heritage tree in question is not diseased or hazardous, the removal of the tree is consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter and in keeping with the health, safety and general welfare of the community. B. The Director shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination giving the reason for the application's approval or denial. (Prior code 2-17.06) 17.16.040 Appeal. A. The Director's decision may be appealed. Such appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within twenty days of the decision, shall briefly state facts and the grounds of the appeal and be signed by the appellant. B. The City Clerk shall set a date for hearing before the City Council. The Director shall submit a report to the City Council, along with any departmental recommendations. C. The City Council shall conduct a hearing on the appeal. Following the hearing of any such appeal, the City Council may affirm, reverse or modify the action of the Director and may take any action thereon which would have been authorized in the first instance. The action of the City Council on any such appeal shall be final and conclusive. (Prior code 2-17.07) 17.16.050 New property development. A. Any person desiring to remove one or more trees on any property in the City which is related to the development of such property requiring City approval or where any tree may be affected by a proposed development shall include in the application to the appropriate City reviewing body as part of the regular application, the following: I. A tree survey plan, including all trees which will be affected by the new development. The survey, noting all trees 6" in diameter and greater, shall specify the precise location of trunk and dripline, size, health and species of all existing trees on the property with a special notation of those classified as a Heritage tree; -