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CASSCLBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 12, 2019 — Regular Meeting Page 7 of 11 The request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Industrial to Commercial for the subject property is: consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; compatible with the surrounding mix of land uses and zoning districts; and City water and sanitary sewer services are available to the subject property. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 19-1519 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 19-1519. MOTION: Commissioner Busch moved to approve Ordinance 19-1519 on first reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. B. Ordinance 19-1520 - Amending Article XIV Tree Protection (LPA 19-08) The City Cleric read Ordinance 19-1520 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART III, UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XIV, TREE PROTECTION, SECTION 3-14.3 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR REMOVAL, TO REMOVE THE PERMIT EXEMPTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND DUPLEXES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Development Services Manager Emily Hanna stated that Ordinance 19-1520 amends Article XIV, Tree Protection, Section 3-14.3 to remove the tree removal permit exemption for single-family and duplex dwellings and to incorporate language relating to House Bill (HB) 1159 which was signed into law on July 1 , 2019 which exempts property owners from needing a tree removal permit or mitigation for trees removed that are a danger to persons or property, or to prune or trim trees. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued relating to Ordinance 19-1520, which included: effect of House Bill 1159 (HB 1159) on the City's tree removal permitting process; whether there is evidence that the City's tree canopy has been negatively impacted by tree removals; options for mitigation of loss of tree canopy due to tree removals, including planting trees in rights-of-way and incentives for plantings on private property; concerns about property rights; current cost and process for tree removal permits and potential for increased staff workload if the ordinance is adopted; whether failure to adopt Ordinance 19-1520 would encourage removal of trees without cause; intended purpose of the proposed ordinance and whether it is actually necessary; and comparisons of tree removal permitting processes with surrounding cities. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 19-1520 on first reading.