HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-30 Arborist CommentsJulie Hultman
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:17 PM
Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E- mail); Dennis Postler (E- mail); Scott Richards; Jimmy Butler;
Judy Hoist; Julie Hultman; Tom Ozzello
Boutwell's Landing Historic Site Tree Removal /Replacement
I have reviewed the revised tree removal plan for the Boutwell's Landing and McKean Square Historic Site. The pines
have been tagged and a list generated of trees which will be removed and those which will remain. Twenty -two trees,
mostly Scots pine, will be removed. The diameter inches removed approximately equal the surplus diameter inches
planted for the previous projects (280), so no tree replacement will be required. No landscape plan for this area has been
submitted.
Indications are that landscaping will be kept to a minimum, as would befit a replica historic site. At the site review meeting,
there was some discussion by the developer of possibly putting in "boulevard"
trees which may come from the Kiefer property in Baytown Township. Any trees planted along the street should be
planted on private property.
These trees should also be "landscape" grade trees of good form and structure. I would like to inspect any trees to be
moved to be sure that the trees are healthy and of good form (many of the trees previously moved from that property to
Boutwell's Landing and McKean Square are "park" grade trees of poor form and and structure. Trees with poor form will be
more prone to storm damage and failure in the future.
Please forward my comments to the developer. Contact me if you have any questions regarding this review.
Kathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights
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