HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-03 Arborist Comments Julie Hultman
From: K.D. Widin <kdwidin @comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:08 PM
To: Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E- mail); Chris Long (E- mail); Andrew Kegley; Jim Butler;
Betty Caruso; Julie Hultman; Scott Richards
Subject: New Horizon Academy - Landscape Plan
OPH Staff -
I have reviewed the proposed landscape plan for the New Horizon Academy at the old Hollywood Video location and I
also made a site visit to inspect the existing trees and shrubs which they are planning to incorporate in the new
landscape plan. I have the following comments about the plan:
1. Landscape Plan - the plan is attractive and utilizes some of the existing trees and shrubs on the site. The plan
complements the site and makes sense in terms of the proposed function of the site.
2. Plant Species /Cultivars to be used - the plant species and cultivated varieties listed in the plant schedule are mostly
native or "near- native" species. Some non - natives listed, such as hydrangeas, do well under local growing conditions
and are appropriate for the site.
The plants specified are hardy, relatively low maintenance, and have few serious insect or disease problems. The
planting stock is sized appropriately for the type of plant and for commercial landscape planting specifications per the
Oak Park Heights zoning code.
3. Planting Detail - this is very good and no changes are needed.
Contractors must adhere to the approved planting detail and the site will be inspected after planting to confirm proper
planting methods.
4. Landscape Specifications - these are very good and the most detailed that I have seen. The specifications take into
consideration the site requirements for good establishment and future growth of landscape plants.
5. Existing Trees & Shrubs - according to the proposed plans, 1 existing tree (a maple in fair -poor condition with a trunk
wound) is scheduled to be removed. Most other trees which were part of the original landscaping will remain. These
plants are in fair -good condition. Some of the existing shrubs will remain and it looks like the shrubs which are to be
removed will be replaced.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Due to a conflict, I will
not be at the site design review meeting on 1/4/12. Please forward my
comments to the developer.
Kathy Widin
OPH Arborist
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