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S E P 2 21987 - BOOK 69 FAGE 522 <br />that the resolution will serve to alert staff to the tree when <br />the land is developed. <br />Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, noted <br />that there is not much difference between a "specimen tree and an <br />historical tree." The "specimen tree" designation will serve as <br />a reminder to the staff or the owner of the property that the <br />tree is of special significance. The resolution does not really <br />give it any more protection than the County's Tree Protection <br />Ordinance, however. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked why we are designating this <br />particular tree when there are several other significant trees in <br />this area, and Vice Chairman Bowman explained that this tree has <br />been recorded as the largest in the nation. <br />Vice Chairman Bowman opened the Public Hearing, and asked if <br />anyone wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Attorney Richard Bogosian, representing Ty Tarby Associates <br />of Winter Park, trustee for the property on which the tree is <br />located, stated that his client feels there is no need for the <br />County to declare any tree on this property as a "specimen tree," <br />particularly since staff has stated that the resolution will not <br />afford this tree any more protection than the Tree Protection <br />Ordinance. He stated that the owners of this property and some <br />200 acres in the area are excited about having this tree on their <br />property and will make every effort to protect this tree when <br />development occurs in that area. The owners are concerned, <br />however, that such a resolution will have an effect on the <br />financing of a development when financial institutions discover <br />that the tree has been recorded as a "specimen tree". Attorney <br />Bogosian emphasized that while the owners feet the tree should be <br />protected, they do not want the title to the land clouded. <br />Director Keating explained that there is nothing in the Tree <br />Protection Ordinance that would prevent the owners from getting a <br />permit to remove the tree if it is in the way of concentrated <br />development. <br />38 <br />10 <br />