DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUBJECT: TPV- 20-036 - Loop 410 - Lot 8 Commercial
SUMMARY:
Request by David Parkerson, PE - Kavanaugh Consulting, LLC for approval of a tree preservation variance request from Unified Development Code 35-523 (h), "significant trees shall be preserved at eighty (80) percent and heritage trees at one hundred (100) percent preservation within both the 100-year floodplains and environmentally sensitive areas", generally located off 6813 NW Loop 410. Staff recommends Approval. (Mark Bird, (210) 207-0278, mark.bird@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department) (Jacob Sanchez (210) 207-0161, jacob.sanchez@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project A/P# 2534237
Council District: District 6
Consultant: Mr. David Parkerson
Staff Coordinator: Jacob Sanchez, Assistant City Arborist, (210) 207-0161
ANALYSIS:
The Development Services Department (DSD) has reviewed the information presented in Mr. David Parkerson's letter dated July 9th, 2020.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) - Article V, Section 35-523 (h), 100-Year Floodplain(s) and Environmentally Sensitive Areas states that, "Significant trees shall be preserved at eighty (80) percent preservation within both the 100-year floodplains and environmentally sensitive areas. Heritage trees shall be preserved at one hundred (100) percent preservation within both the 100-year floodplain and environmentally sensitive areas. Mitigation shall be prohibited in floodplains and environmentally sensitive area except when a variance is granted by the Planning Commission."
The applicant is requesting a Variance Request to mitigate for removal of significant trees in excess of the 80% preservation requirements within the 100-Year Floodplain in place under the 2015 Tree Preservation Ordinance for construction of Loop 410 - Lot 8 Commercial. DSD staff does agree with the applicant's request to mitigate for the removal of significant trees below 80% for t...
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