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and concluded that staff had determined that the landscape ordinance provision for the replacement of trees is the ordinance that is on point. He also divulged that since this incident, staff has drafted minor changes to the Land Development Regulations, which will come before the Board in a few weeks for approval. In response to Commissioner Davis's questions, Community Development Planning Director Stan Boling further explained the landscaping ordinance and the corridor requirements. He also conveyed that when there is a landscaping change request, it is a staff level review and administrative approval, and the current code requirements are applied. Holly Dill, Roseland Road, expressed her frustration with cutting down the established oak trees in the Roseland Plaza parking lot. Commissioner Davis sought and received information about the County's policy as it relates to other businesses that may want to reduce their vegetation to increase visibility. Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, requested that trees not be cut down unnecessarily. She felt it was ridiculous that the owner wanted to cut down the established trees because residents already know what and where the stores in the plaza are without the signs. Richard Baker, resident of North County and voter in Roseland, said the Audubon Society was instrumental in getting the tree protection ordinance passed, and had also written the landscaping ordinance. He requested copies of the County's current tree protection ordinance and landscaping ordinance. Cy Carlson, Roseland, opposed the removal of the oak trees, and requested that staff notify the Roseland Community Association when anything comes before the Board that needs to be adjudicated. BK 142 PG 536 June 5, 2012 19