HomeMy WebLinkAbout182-14 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 182-14
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE TO MODIFY THE GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT AND
LOCATION OF CERTAIN TREE PRESERVATION AREAS PURSUANT TO
§ 167.04(L)(2), TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION, UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE, TO
CONSTRUCT SECTIONS OF THE FRISCO AND TOWN BRANCH TRAILS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves
the request of the City of Fayetteville to modify the location of the Tree Preservation Areas at
Allied Storage and at property north of 18th Street identified on the map attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", pursuant to § 167.04(L)(2), Tree Preservation and Protection, Unified
Development Code of the Code of Fayetteville, to construct sections of the Frisco and Town
Branch Trails, subject to the following conditions:
A. The City shall provide mitigation of a minimum of fifty (50) two-inch (2") caliper
large tree species planted within multi -use trail easements or on City park
property as directed by the Urban Forester within two years of approval of this
modification and maintained to assure survival for three (3) years.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2014.
APPROVE i ; ATTEST:
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Proposed Frisco Trail
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Existing Tree Preservation
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Exemption Area (0.26 Acres)
Total Canopy Impacted:
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ARKANSAS Exhibit "A"
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September 2014
Agenda Date: 10/7/2014
In Control: City Council
Agenda Number: C. 3
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Text File
File Number: 2014-0404
Version: 1
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Status: Agenda Ready
File Type: Resolution
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO MODIFY
THE GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT AND LOCATION OF CERTAIN TREE PRESERVATION AREAS
PURSUANT TO § 167.04(L)(2), TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION, UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE, TO CONSTRUCT SECTIONS OF
THE FRISCO AND TOWN BRANCH TRAILS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the request of the
City of Fayetteville to modify the location of the Tree Preservation Areas at Allied Storage and at
property north of 18th Street identified on the map attached hereto, pursuant to § 167.04(L)(2), Tree
Preservation and Protection, Unified Development Code of the Code of Fayetteville, to construct
sections of the Frisco and Town Branch Trails, subject to the following conditions:
A. The City shall provide mitigation of a minimum of fifty (50) two-inch (2") caliper large tree
species planted within multi -use trail easements or on City park property as directed by the Urban
Forester within two years of approval of this modification and maintained to assure survival for
three (3) years.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2014-0404
Legistar File ID
10/7/2014
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Derek Linn
Submitted By
9/16/2014
Submitted Date
Parks & Recreation /
Parks & Recreation Department
Action Recommendation:
Division / Department
Staff recommends approval of the modification of a total of 0.81 acres of two existing tree preservation areas at
Allied Storage and at property north of 18th Street to facilitate the construction of the Frisco and Town Branch
Trails.
Budget Impact:
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Funds Obligated $
Current Balance
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
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Comments:
Approval Date:
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 7111 2014
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director
Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
FROM: Derek Linn, Urban Forester
DATE: September 16, 2014
SUBJECT: Tree Preservation Area Modification for the Frisco and Town Branch Trails
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the modification of a total of 0.81 acres of two existing tree
preservation areas at Allied Storage and at property north of 18th Street to facilitate the
construction of the Frisco and Town Branch Trails. Mitigation will be required at a minimum of
50 - 2" caliper large tree species with trees to be planted within multi -use trail easements or on
City park property as directed by the Urban Forester. Three-year maintenance of the trees to
ensure survival will also be required.
BACKGROUND:
A 0.8 -mile long extension of the Razorback Regional Greenway is planned to connect Walker
Park to Town Branch Trail and southwest to the future Regional Park. In order to make this
important connection, the trail must cross several properties including two properties with tree
preservation areas. According to chapter 167.05 (B) "No filling, excavating or other land
disturbance shall take place in tree preservation areas", therefore in order to construct the trail,
portions of the tree preservation areas need to be modified to accommodate the trail
construction. The Trails Coordinator will oversee the trail construction and coordinate with the
Urban Forester to ensure sensitivity to existing canopy and will work to minimize tree removal
while protecting the remaining trees within these areas.
In 2007, a 3.53 -acre tree preservation area was established as part of the development
approval of the Allied Storage Ltd. Co. In order to construct the extension of Frisco Trail, 2.154
acres of property will be purchased from Allied Storage including 0.55 acres of the existing tree
preservation easement. This 0.55 -acre area is proposed to be excluded from the remaining tree
preservation area to facilitate the trail construction (See attached Exhibit "A").
In 2001, a 3.56 -acre tree preservation area was established as part of the development
approval along the north side of 18th Street and is currently owned by University of Arkansas.
On September 11th, the Board of Trustees approved a 1.17 -acre multi -use trail easement
including 0.26 acres of the tree preservation area. This 0.26 -acre area is proposed to be
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excluded from the remaining tree preservation area to facilitate the trail construction (See
attached Exhibit "A").
DISCUSSION:
The Fayetteville code of ordinances allows for modification of tree preservation areas in chapter
167.04 (L) (2) with the express approval of the City Council. The ordinance also says the
modification should be in'the best interest of the City of Fayetteville. With the strong regional
support for the Razorback Regional Greenway and emphasis on connecting trails to the new
Regional Park, this section of Frisco Trail will provide a significant amenity for the citizens of
Fayetteville as well as the region and would be considered in the best interest of the City.
Approximately 11,002 square feet of canopy is estimated to be impacted by the trail
construction in both of the tree preservation easements. Based on the formula established for
mitigation trees, this results in a total of 50 mitigation trees. To provide shade along the growing
trails system, these mitigation trees are proposed to be planted within multi -use trail easements
or within City Parks in the southeast and southwest quadrants as directed by the Urban
Forester. The trees will be planted within two years of approval of the tree preservation
modification and will be maintained for three years to ensure survival.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
Funding for the mitigation tree planting and maintenance will be included in the project costs for
the Frisco and Town Branch Trails. The extension of Frisco Trail and Town Branch Trail is fully
funded through a 50:50 matching grant with The Walton Family Foundation Grant. The City
portion of the matching funds are available through the Trail Development Capital Improvement
Program for 2014 and 2015.
Attachments:
Exhibit "A" - Frisco and Town Branch Trails
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