DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUBJECT: TPV 19-021 Tree Preservation Variance for Avila Subdivision
SUMMARY:
Request by Mr. Christopher Garza 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", general located off of Woodlake Parkway and Golf Vista Drive. Staff recommends approval. (Herminio Griego, (210) 207-6042, herminio.griego@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project A/P# 2443744
Council District: Outside Council District 2
Consultant: Mr. Christopher Garza of KFW Engineers.
Staff Coordinator: Herminio Griego, Assistant City Arborist, (210) 207-6042
ANALYSIS:
The Development Services Department (DSD) has reviewed the information presented in Mr. Christopher Garza's letter dated April 25, 2019.
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. 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 surveyed trees within the Riparian Buffer in excess of the 80% minimum preservation of protected significant trees in place under the 2010 Tree Preservation Ordinance for development of the Avila project. DSD staff does agree with the applicant's request to mitigate via planting for tree survey inches determined to be below 80% significant tree preservation for the following reasons:
1. Existing site conditions - The project includes 29.932 acres of proposed residential housing. A portion o...
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