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Olivette planners debate tree‑canopy rules and options for replacement after redevelopment
Summary
Commissioners discussed tree‑canopy objectives during a comprehensive plan update discussion, weighing one‑for‑one replacements against canopy‑equivalency, and suggested hiring or consulting an arborist and requiring offsite plantings when on‑site replacement is infeasible.
During other business the commission devoted substantial time to tree‑canopy policy as part of the comprehensive plan update. Staff presented comparative approaches used in nearby municipalities and recommended the commission decide whether the city should require replacement based on canopy area (coverage) or tree caliper (one‑for‑one), and whether higher‑quality species should offset removals.
Commissioners voiced…
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