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• <br />• <br />Jens Tripson, 2525 14' Street, President of Pelican Island Audubon Society, thanked <br />staff for their presentation. He noted that Queen palms are basically weeds and Cabbage <br />palms reduce in size as they grow bigger. He felt that the size of the tree should be based <br />on the species. He believed that most developers are conscientious but more attention must <br />be paid to inspection, enforcement and staffing. He suggested contacting the cities to <br />possibly act in unison and felt it will be necessary to hire someone with expertise to handle <br />this. <br />Dr. David Cox, 9495 Periwinkle, commented that a situation could arise at some <br />point in time where a pathogen, fungus or insect could have a devastating effect on a <br />monoculture. He wanted the ordinance to send a clear statement of public policy but <br />expressed his concern that staff do not have enough time or expertise to enforce these <br />regulations. <br />Janice Broda, 12396 North A1A, of the North Beach Civic Association, <br />complimented staff on the wonderful public presentations but noted that staff expertise in <br />these areas is very limited. She suggested that developers could underwrite with fees an <br />urban forester to represent the County. She noted that the critical root zone varies from <br />species to species and even from specimen to specimen and suggested that another table <br />could be developed. Many of the trees listed in the proposed ordinance do not even grow <br />in this County. She suggested using a list of prohibited plants which would be required to <br />be removed and wanted to see a provision included that, once these plants are removed, the <br />property be kept clear of them. She also suggested that tree removal plans require digital <br />photographic documentation. <br />MARCH 12, 2002 <br />-87- <br />