File #: AI 18-134    Version: 1 Name: Public Hearing Urban Tree Program -May (PC)
Type: Action Item Status: Unfinished Business
File created: 5/10/2018 In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 5/15/2018 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing on Urban Tree Program Details: The City was awarded a grant from the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop an Urban Tree Program. The grant period runs until May 31, 2018, and is a 50 percent cost share with the City. The work on the project included: current zoning diagnosis; a public survey, outreach during Camas Days 2017, working with an ad hoc committee of citizens on code drafts, updating the Design Standards Manual with street tree species; and creating outreach materials that will increase the public’s knowledge of tree care and the new ordinance. Staff conducted workshops with the Commission on October 17th, December 12th, and March 20th. Presenter: Sarah Fox, Senior Planner
Sponsors: Sarah Fox
Attachments: 1. Draft Urban Tree Program, 2. Flow Chart of Street Tree Permit - Draft, 3. Exhibit 1_Comment from Thomas Kelly, 4. Exhibit 2_Comment from Paul Dennis, 5. Exhibit 3_Comment from Olson Engineering, 6. Exhibit 4_Comment from Ryan Makinster, 7. Exhibit 5_Comment from James Clark, 8. Exhibit 6_Presentation Given by Staff
Related files: REP 18-306, AI 18-132, ORD 18-014

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Public Hearing on Urban Tree Program

Details:  The City was awarded a grant from the State of Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop an Urban Tree Program. The grant period runs until May 31, 2018, and is a 50 percent cost share with the City. The work on the project included: current zoning diagnosis; a public survey, outreach during Camas Days 2017, working with an ad hoc committee of citizens on code drafts, updating the Design Standards Manual with street tree species; and creating outreach materials that will increase the public’s knowledge of tree care and the new ordinance. Staff conducted workshops with the Commission on October 17th, December 12th, and March 20th.
Presenter:  Sarah Fox, Senior Planner
Recommended Action
Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that Planning Commission conducts a public hearing, deliberate and forward a recommendation of approval for full adoption of the Urban Tree Program to City Council.