HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-17 Arborist ReportJulie Hultman
From: kdwidin@comcast.net
Sent: Frida October 17, 2003 9:34 AM
To: Jim Butler; Jud Holst; Julie Hultman; Eric A. Johnson; Ja Johnson; Dennis Postler Scott
Richards; Mark Vierlin
Subject: Centur Power Landscapin
OPH Staff -
I have reviewed the approved landscape plan for Centur Power and inspected the site several times in late summer and
fall to check for installation and compliance with the approved plan. The installed landscapin varies from the plan in
several wa 1. no trees were installed on the north or east sides of the buildin 2. there are fewer trees planted than
indicated on the plan, 3. there are fewer shrubs planted than indicated on the plan, and 4. there have been some species
substitutions for shrubs. In m opinion, the number and species of shrubs are fine. In a discussion with Mr. Tuckner in
June, he indicated that the would prefer to not plant trees on the north and east sides of the buildin for visibilit reasons.
I told him that the trees would then need to be planted elsewhere on the propert or the would be added to the inches of
trees to be replaced. Because the number of trees actuall installed on the site are fewer than ori indicated on the
landscape plan ( 27 versus 47 the re replacement inches have now increased from 80 to 115. This chan the
replacement re to 57, 2 in. trees or $5,750. ( cash in lieu of replacement, 115 in. x $50.1in. I have also
inspected the lar existin trees within the construction area. The are still alive at this time. A performance securit of
$13,575. ( 1.5 x estimated replacement costs is still due. The final inspection of these trees will be in September of 2004,
after which time the performance securit minus an replacement costs for trees which have died or are in severe
decline, will be returned to the propert owner. Please contact me if y ou have an q uestions re this pro or
memo.
Kath Widin
Arborist
Cit of Oak Park Heights