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3) The proposed regulation states a person can remove four trees that are four to eight inches in <br /> diameter—what if a property only has four trees and they remove them all,how does that keep the <br /> tree canopy? <br /> Staff: it doesn't. But we decided it wasn't reasonable to say that no trees can be removed from a <br /> single-family site. A property owner can remove up to four trees in a three-year period; if more <br /> than four trees are removed,then tree replacement would be required. This would replace some of <br /> the tree canopy. Some jurisdictions are more restrictive,but we felt that coming from our current <br /> regulations going to that extreme,that would be too much. <br /> 4) How much is a tree permit,how often does it increase, and what is the enforcement for not getting <br /> a tree permit? <br /> Staff. currently $116.55; the price increases annually; we try to approach enforcement on an <br /> educational basis first; enforcement begins with a courtesy letter requesting compliance and then <br /> escalates as needed. <br /> 5) Is there a plan if the tree canopy falls below 47%? <br /> Staff: Not currently. <br /> 6) Is it correct that a residential home owner can prune a tree ttp to 25% and other trees up to 20%, <br /> and no permit is required? <br /> Staff: Yes, it's 25%of the canopy other than,fruit trees; no permit is required for pruning. <br /> 7) Which City Department is responsible for doing the canopy assessment in the parks or the public <br /> right-of-way; would the condition of the tree also be assessed` <br /> Staff: It is primarily DCD,partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department. The condition of <br /> the tree is a separate assessment,regarding defects or health concerns. Green Tukwila Partnership <br /> is helping with maintenance with Park properties,currently with Tukwila Park. In the past, City <br /> received a grant from the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources for its initial tree canopy <br /> assessmIent;'currently King Conservation District is carrying out a canopy assessment for south-end <br /> cities, In the future, we hope to develop a Citywide maintenance plan for City-owned trees we <br /> need data from tree inventory to develop the maintenance plan. <br /> 8) Is a laurel.considered a tree`s <br /> Staff: The laurels are an invasive species. We would also consider it a hedge/shrub rather than a <br /> tree, although'it can grow tall, like a tree. A laurel can be removed without penalty or a permit. <br /> Staff also had an addition to the draft minutes to note the discussion from the Commission that the City <br /> needs to provide canopy coverage assessment for City owned properties, City campus and City parks. <br /> Carol Lumb, Senior Planner, Department of Community Develop (DCD), gave the presentation, <br /> Items in the packet responding to past requests and public comments: <br /> • Request for a chart that identifies other jurisdictions and how they treat trees in terms of how <br /> they start regulating (Attachment H) <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br /> 3 <br />