DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUBJECT: TPV 21-033 Tree Preservation Variance for Davis Ranch Unit 1
SUMMARY:
Request by Mr. Javier Castello, P.E., 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 Swayback Ranch and Galm Road. Staff recommends approval. (Herminio Griego, (210) 207-6042, herminio.griego@sanantonio.gov, Development Services Department)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project A/P# 2172685
Council District: ETJ
Consultant: Javier Castello, PE with Cude Engineers
Staff Coordinator: Herminio Griego, Assistant City Arborist, (210) 207-6042
ANALYSIS:
The Development Services Department (DSD) has reviewed the information presented in Mr. Javier Castello's letter dated February 3, 2021.
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 heritage trees in excess of the 100% preservation requirements within the 100-year Floodplain in place under the 2010 Tree Preservation Ordinance for construction of the Davis Ranch Subdivision Unit 1. DSD staff does agree with the applicant's request to mitigate for the removal of heritage trees below 100% for the following reasons:
1. Existing site conditions - Davis ...
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