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Thank you, Mayor Faber, for the comments back. I believe the CAC is aware of the challenge of balancing the need for affordable housing, increased density, and tree canopy, as is noted
in the CAC Urban Forestry letter. And we are very fortunate that as you likely have heard, the City was successful in applying for grant funds to develop an Urban Forestry Plan! That
grant application specifically noted "Development of an Urban Forestry Plan and an update of our Tree Conservation Code can go hand in hand with our new zoning code changes to serve
those who need equitable housing without disparity of environment.” The CAC Forest Working group commends the city for applying for the funds, and looks forward to assisting the City
on the development of the plan.
Many thanks,
Cindy Jayne
Chair, Climate Action Committee Forest Working Group
On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 9:01 AM David Faber <DFaber@cityofpt.us <mailto:DFaber@cityofpt.us> > wrote:
Thank you, Kees, and my apologies for the delay in responding to you; your email slipped through the cracks over the last couple weeks!
The City will be discussing the potential of increased densities during our coming Comprehensive Plan Update. We also have the tree ordinance on our list of topics for consideration
and potential future action. I cannot speak for my colleagues as to either proposal, so speaking for myself, my support of any planned changes to our urban forestry/tree ordinance would
hinge on it not materially increasing expenses or making housing construction more complicated or difficult. I'm curious what specifics the CAC has in mind, and whether the expansion
of our tree ordinance proposal has been squared with the CAC's proposal for increased urban densities.
Thank you.
Best,
David J. Faber
Mayor, City of Port Townsend
(360) 821-9374
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Subject: CAC Increased Density and Urban Forestry Plan Recommendations
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Dear City Council Members and John Mauro,
Here are 2 recommendations from your Climate Action Committee.
One is regarding increased density as a method to reduce green house gas emissions.
The other has to do with developing an Urban Forestry Plan with potentially many benefits.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Kees Kolff, Chair, Climate Action Committee
Cindy Jayne, Chair, CAC Vehicle Miles Traveled Working Group
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