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Scott Richards
From: <kdwidin @comcast.net>
To: "Julie Hultman" < jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com >; "Dennis Postler" <dpostler @bonestroo.com >; "Eric
Johnson" < eajohnson @cityofoakparkheights.com >; "Jim Butler" < jbutler @cityofoakparkheights.com >; "Scott
Richards" <srichards @nacplanning.com >; "Jay Johnson" < jjohnson @cityofoakparkheights.com >; "Mark Vierling"
<mvierl i ng @eckbe rg la mmers. com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 1:56 PM
Subject: Fox Hollow P.U.D. Landscaping/Tree Replacement
OPH Staff -
I have reviewed the plans submitted for Fox Hollow P.U.D. (submittal of June 9, 2004) entitled 'Preliminary Tree
Replacement Plan' and 'Preliminary Landscape Plan'. I have the following comments regarding this review:
1. The tree replacement was not calculated correctly. The 'poplar' listed on the plan are quaking aspen and are
considered significant at 8 inches in diameter and above. I had spoken with Dan Thurmes, Cornerstone Land
Surveying, Inc. prior to their submittal and indicated that aspen are considered significant trees at 8 inches diameter.
Only silver maple and cottonwood are softwood species significant at 20 in. or more on upland sites. Aspen over 8
inches in diameter should be included in tree replacement calculations.
2. After taking the aspen into consideration, the calculated tree replacement requirement in caliper inches is 441 in..
The preliminary plan shows 297 caliper inches being planted. There remain 144 replacement caliper inches which
would consist of 72, 2 inch replacement trees planted on site or elsewhere within the City. Alternatively, $7,200. cash
in lieu of tree planting (144 inches x $50. per inch replacement costs), could be paid into the City Tree Planting Fund.
3. The landscape plan:
a. could use more diversity in trees (plant at least 3 different deciduous species)
b. need planting plans for planter large building and landscaping around
buildings
c. need tabulated list of plants with species and sizes
d. need planting detail showing how trees and shrubs will be planted
(see "Landscape Guidelines for Developers ")
4. Trees should not be planted on top of storm sewer pipe as depicted on preliminary landscape plan.
If you have any questions regarding this memo, please contact me.
Kathy Widin
OPH Arborist
7/6/2004