DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUBJECT: TPV 18-026 Tree Preservation Variance for Ivy Subdivision Lot 4
SUMMARY:
Request by Mr. Ross Corder 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 at 13380 W FM 471. Staff recommends approval. (Herminio Griego, (210) 207-6042, herminio.griego@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project A/P# 1979230
Council District: 3
Consultant: Ross Corder, P.E. of Jones Carter Engineers
Staff Coordinator: Herminio Griego, Assistant City Arborist, (210) 207-6042
ANALYSIS:
The Development Services Department (DSD) has reviewed the information presented in Mr. Ross Corder's letter dated August 27th, 2018.
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 areas except when a variance is granted by the Planning Commission."
The applicant is requesting a Variance Request to mitigate for removal of significant tree stand in excess of the 80% preservation requirements within both the 100-year floodplain and environmentally sensitive area in place under the 2010 Tree Preservation Ordinance for construction FMC Technologies Development (Ivy Subdivision Lot 4) project. DSD staff does agree with the applicant's request to mitigate for significant below 80% for the following reasons:
1. Ex...
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