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fi 0 V 16 199x r� <br />exemption. If it is a case where someone is denuding the <br />parcel, they then would come under land clearing regulations <br />and would be required to submit a sketch of the property to <br />show what they plan to do about prohibiting erosion and also <br />submit a tree survey. <br />Mr. Challacombe reported that we have some very general <br />guidelines that cover a good deal of different situations; <br />the whole intent is to give the Environmental Planner an <br />opportunity to get on site before they cut everything down. <br />Commissioner Bowman commented that in most cases in <br />underbrushing, you are usually removing trash trees. She <br />hoped that the 8" diameter would also apply to wax myrtle <br />which is multiple stemmed, and it was noted that the <br />ordinance does address cluster stems. <br />Planning Manager Keating discussed applications and <br />fees, noting that a tree removal permit is $35.00, land <br />clearing $45.00, and mangrove alteration $50.00. These were <br />determined to be adequate fees based on the amount of time <br />and effort staff would have to spend addressing the various <br />applications. He continued- that he would request the rl <br />ability to come back to the Commission after this ordinance <br />has been in existence for a while and report on how it is <br />working out. <br />Chairman Bird felt possibly the fees should be based on <br />acreage. <br />41 <br />The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be w <br />heard. <br />Ann Robinson, Conservation Chairman. of the Pelican <br />Island Audubon Society, noted that this ordinance has been <br />worked on for about ten years, and she was pleased to see <br />that we are finally reaching the stage of adopting it. She <br />did feel the workshops were very productive and wanted to <br />compliment the staff. <br />91 <br />F7 <br />