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Page 11 1 THE WITNESS: Well, yes. We are in 2 accordance with the Ordinance in terms of our tree 3 protection, as has been verified by Mr. Kipp, the town 4 Forester. And the limit of disturbance is really held 5 to the new construction improvements. Trees are only 6 removed within that disturbance. 7 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Thank you. Can you 8 tell us how many years will it take for trees that you 9 intend to plant to reach the height and breast of the 10 canopy that exists presently? 11 THE WITNESS: Probably 40 to 50 years to 12 reach maturity. That's a pretty standard growth rate. 13 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: Forty to 50 years? 14 THE WITNESS: Yes, correct. We're talking 15 about heights as they are now probably in the 50- to 16 60-foot range. 17 Q. Yes, okay. There's a provision on page 18 eight of the June 2024 Tree Ordinance under prohibition 19 Items number 12, no person shall remove trees if it 20 would constitute a significant change in the screening 21 between existing or proposed structures on rows and/or 22 adjacent to lots. 23 CHAIRMAN NEUER: I'm sorry. Which 24 paragraph are you reading from, Mr. Scott? 25 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT: That is the June 2024