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Senior Environmental Planner Brian Poole noted that in order to apply the up -to - $15,000 fines for removal of trees, the ordinance must be passed by a super -majority vote of the Board. Commissioner Macht commented that when lots are selling for $400,000 to $1,500,000, these fines are scarcely more than an annoyance to the developers. Mr Poole noted that the County Attorney has advised that we also have the authority to revoke a contractor's license for repeat violators. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Bob Johnson, Coral Winds, felt the tree listings need more clarification. He also felt that the Code Enforcement Department should have someone on staff who would be able to enforce these regulations. Director Keating noted that there are usually a number of projects occurring at the same time which makes allocating a staff person to this task unreasonable. The ordinance calls for a certification from a certified arborist or placement of a bond. Ruth Livingston, 655 40`h Avenue, wanted to see a requirement that if new trees planted die within one year, the developer would have to replace them. Director Keating responded that the County has several ordinances dealing with trees. The landscape ordinance deals with those requirements and there is also the native uplands set-aside which preserves understory trees and grasses. MARCH 12, 2002 -86- i f_ PG