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could be replaced with six 3-inch caliper trees, or nine 2~inch trees, or any combination that totals 18 inches of replacement diameter. 2. Pruning a tree protected under the replacement rules does not constitute removal. However, no more than 30% of the viable portion of tree's crown may be removed. In addition 50% of the Critical Root Zone must be protected from construction impact through the use of a barrier fence. If either of these two provisions are exceeded, the tree is considered removed and replacement is required if the tree is of sufficient diameter. 3. All replacement trees must be a minimum of 2-inch caliper and must be Class I Native Trees of the same species. To satisfy the replacement requirement, the new tree(s) must be planted in POD parkland and survive at least 3 (three) years after planting. 4. The San Marcos Parks Department will evaluate and measure trees prior to removal as well as supervise the planting and maintenance of the replacement trees. The construction contractor will be responsible for planting and maintenance of trees during the first year. During the second and third years after planting, tree maintenance will be periormea by the San Marcos Parks Department. 6) The design of any bridge spanning the Blanco River will incorporate access for pedestrian and bicycle traffic to provide a link to other portions of the City's existing or proposed park system. Separated access from vehicular traffic is recommended. 7) Any crossing of the Blanco River shall be a minimum of 150' downstream of the existing island at the eastern extreme of Lot 9. The southern extent of the island is defined as Point "Z" on Exhibit 'A' map. C. Landscaping I) Landscaping with locally adapted native Central Texas plants is encouraged to reduce the water, fertilizer, and pesticide needs of the POD. Locally adapted Central Texas native plants shall mean plants that would have occurred naturally within one hundred (100) miles of San Marcos prior to European settlement. 2) A sample native plant list is contained within Exhibit 'B'. 3) Plants listed within the current USDA listing of invasive plants shall not be allowed within the PDD. 4) Plants listed within Exhibit "e' as locally invasive shall not be allowed within the POD. D. Public Areas I) If the City acquires Lot 4, or at the time of platting, access will be provided through one of several possible routes. 2) Public use of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, along with the connecting trails adjacent to the Blanco River shall be of a type and frequency as determined appropriate by the City. If it becomes necessary to use portions of privately owned lot setbacks for connecting trails, the City will formally indemnify the lot owner. Use of land areas in Lot 9 shall be as a Nature Preserve with public access limited to educational and research purposes. This is not, however, meant to preclude public recreational use of the waterway. The City will be responsible EXHIBIT C Pg. 5 0 f 1 2 p age s 3) Blanco Shoals Planned Development District