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-22- 8.A. - Page 111 replanting of a minimum af one new tree for each tree removed is a general condition of a tree remova.l permit. The applicant has proposed a replacement program for tree removai at a ratio of appraxima#ely S to 1. Finding: Implementation of MM BIO -- 3 wou�d reduce impacts fram removal af mature trees and reduce impacts to existing trees to be preserved. Facts in Support of Fiading: Implementatian of MM BIO—3 wauld reduce impacts fram the loss of mature trees by requiring planting of rep�acement trees, as described in Section 2.6�-Bialogical Resources of the Draft ETR on pages 92-104, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Tuzpact: Impact BIO—4: Project grading and ather constrt�ction activity has the potential to disturb trees intended ta xemain. � Mitig�tion: NiM BIO - 4: The app�icant shaIl fund t7ze preparatian and implementation of a Tree Protection Plan prepared by a certified arborist to ensure protection af trees to remain. The Tree Pratection Plan shall include #he following protectian meas�res: I, Before start of any clearing, excavation, constructian or other work an �he site, every pratected tree ("protected" means designed to be retained on the project site) deemed to be patentially endangered by sa�d site wark shall be secure�y fenced off at a distance from the base of the tree to be determined by the Arborist. Such fences shall remain in place for duration of al� such work. All trees to be remaved shaYl be clearly marked. A scheme shalI be established for the remova] and disposal of Iogs, brush, earth, and other de�ris tn avoid injury to any protected tree. 2. Where proposed deve�opment or other site work must encroach upon the pratected perimeter of any protected tree, special measures sha�l be incorporated to allow the roots to breathe and vbtain water and nutrients. Any excavation, cutting, filling, or compacfion of the existing ground surface within the prvtected perimeter shall be minimized. Na change in existing ground level shall occur within a distance to b� determined by the Arborist fram the base of any protected tree at any time. No burning or use of equipment with an open flame sha2i occur near or within the protected perimeter of any protected tree. 3. No storage or dumping of oil, gas, chemicals, or other substances that may be harmful to trees shall occur within the distance to be deternuned by the Arborist from the base of any protected trees, or any other location on the ATTY/RE50.2253/ATTACHMENT 1 FINGER CERTlFYIIVG FINAL EIR-PC REV:106-14-12 VR Page Z 0 of 23