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June 28, 2006 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 13 Ms. Borg moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the final plat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kreishman and passed by a vote of 4 to 0 with all members voting "aye" (except Mr. Miller was not present for this agenda item). Discussion of Future Gatesworth Expansion at 1, 2 and 3 McKnight Place Charles Deutsch, 1 McKnight Place gave an overview of future plans for expansion of the Gatesworth Development and in particular its effect on West Kingsbury and Barby Lane. Mr. Deutsch distributed two map overlays concerning the matter. Mr. Deutsch stated that he would submit formal plans in September or October. The Chairperson asked for comments from the members of the public. Lily Gray, 8694 West Kingsbury; Debbie Dunn, 8686 Barby; Stefany Brot, Councilmember, 8145 Cornell Court; Tom Malon, 8677 Barby; Peter Winston, 8687 Barby and Robert Kuhlman 8670 West Kingsbury spoke on the matter. No other members of the public wished to speak. Ms. Ricci encouraged Mr. Deutsch and the neighbors to keep sharing information. Text Amendment, Tree and Shrub Ordinance - Chapter 12.08 Trees and Shrubs The Chairperson announced that the discussion of the proposed Tree and Shrub Ordinance would continue. Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry and James Crowe, Forestry Supervisor gave an overview of recent changes to the text. Mr. Miller asked that Section 12.08.025 concerning jurisdiction include private property for emergency situations and Forest Activity Permits. He also stated that a comma be added after the words "Chief of Police" in Section 12.08.040 (C). Ms. Borg moved for passage of the text amendment as follows: Section 12.08.010 Purpose and intent. The citizens and elected officials of the City are concerned that its use and redevelopment is putting the City's tree population in jeopardy. Aging, disease, environmental, larger homes, new road construction and many other changes in the City often result in the loss of trees and vegetation, thereby changing the character and ambiance of the City. The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation in the course of land disturbance has been determined to be a significant issue for the public health and welfare, and the City's physical and aesthetic environment. The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation will have substantial positive effects on storm water management, air quality, quality of water from non-point sources, erosion, flood control, wildlife habitat, noise pollution, energy conservation, and property values. It will provide for positive aesthetic benefits consistent with the established character of the City. The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation help moderate the Q:\ WPOFFICE\ WPDA TA \m-06-28-2006. pIc. final. wpd