HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-24 Arborist CommentsJudy Ho st
From: kdwid i n a7attbi. corn
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 4:54 PM
To: Jim Butler; Judy Holst; Jay Johnson; Scott Richards; Mark Vierling
Subject: Zintl 5670 Memorial Ave. Tree Removal and Land. Plan
OPH Staff -
have reviewed the plans for the proposed storage building at 5670 Memorial Ave. and have the
following comments regarding these plans.
1. If this project is built as proposed, it will cause the removal of 88% of the existing significant
trees still on the site. The trees to be removed include several magnificent bur oaks (42
inches and 33 inches in diameter) which are some of the largest bur oak I have seen in Oak
Park Heights. The trees on site provide a buffer between the developed area of the site and
the adjacent pond as well as a visual buffer to residential sites across the pond.
2. If the project is built as proposed, the required amount of tree replacement will be 386
replacement diameter inches or cash in lieu of planting ($19,300.)
3. A 45 inch oak is designated to be protected at this time. Tree protection fencing should be
erected before any grading begins and should be placed at the dripline of the tree, if possible,
but no closer than 15 feet to the trunk. The protective fencing should consist of 5 ft. orange
snow fencing on steel posts set at 6 -8 ft. intervals. Silt fencing is not considered protective
fencing.
4. The landscape plan is acceptable as to species and plant sizes.
Given the amount of tree removal and the removal of the buffer between the developed area and
the pond, I recommend planting additional trees in the south portion of the site.
Kathy Widin
Municipal Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights