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| | | | | | | | ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No.17, Series of 2017 - Amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, removal of vegetation for Wildfire Mitigation
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| | | | | | | | PRESENTER(S): Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner
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| | | | | | | | ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, Approve with Conditions or Deny Ordinance N. 17, Series of 2017 on 1st Reading.
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to clarify and codify existing standard operating procedures related to vegetation removal. The Town of Vail currently requires a Design Review Board (DRB) permit for the removal of vegetation, including trees, when not associated with another development application. The Town of Vail Fire and Emergency Services Department also issues permits for vegetation removal through a Wildfire Hazard Assessment as part of the Fire Adapted Vail Program or through the town’s abatement provisions for dangerous or diseased trees. The proposal eliminates the requirement for a DRB permit following a recommendation by the Wildland Coordinator concerning vegetation removal.
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| | | | | | | | STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) held a public hearing on the proposed Prescribed Regulations Amendment on November 13, 2017 where a recommendation for approval was forwarded to the Vail Town Council by a vote of 6-0. This recommendation was based on a finding that the proposal furthered the adopted goals, objectives and polices of the Vail comprehensive plan.
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