Tree preservation, riparian buffers and mitigation cap become sticking points in PDD debate
Commissioners and public commenters pressed the developer to clarify tree survey methodology, explain a proposed mitigation cap and ensure riparian buffers are protected; the commission asked for an arborist inventory overlaid on grading areas and replacement‑tree commitments.
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Tree preservation and riparian buffers were central technical issues during the public hearing on the proposed Macquarie Ranch PDD. The applicant said it had reduced lots that touched the riparian buffer from 55 to 11 and asserted that about 84% of the site’s tree cover and habitat would be preserved (area‑based). Commissioners and residents asked whether that preservation figure was based on area or tree count and requested a more precise tree survey linked to the grading footprint.
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