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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-02 Arborist ReportJulie Hultman From: kdwid in a©comcast. net Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 2:41 PM To: Jimmy Butler; Scott Richards; Dennis Postler; Julie Hultman; Tom Ozzello; Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling Subject: Oakgreen Villas - Landscaping OPH Staff - Several times in the past couple weeks I have met with the landscape contractor for Oakgreen Villas regarding the trees and shrubs which are being planted on the site. Though the plant material which has gone in is of good quality, appropriate size and consists of hardy species and cultivated varieties, there have been a number of changes compared to the approved landscape plan: 1. Trees on the berms along Nova Scotia Ave. (apparently planted by B uel l.'s) : have been changed in terms of types and ratio of some species; however trees are more numerous and there is more species diversity. 2. Entrance median plantings, as well as front lawn and foundation plantings have been changed, in part due to space and underground utility constraints, and in other cases due to the preference of the developer and landscape contractor: foundation plantings so far, however, consist of more shrubs, and more species diversity (including some evergreens) and no daylilies. 3. The tree species to be planted between the boulder wall and the stormwater detention pond, have been changed (prior to planting, with my approval) to species which can better withstand the saturated soil conditions that exist there: e.g. river birch and a few willow, instead of crabapples and oaks. Page 1 of 1 Overall, though the plantings are different from the approved landscape plan, the landscaping is appropriate and attractive. There are greater plant numbers and more species diversity, both of which are positive for the development. I have told the landscape contractor; however, that there are to be no more changes to the approved landscaping without approval by the City. I also told him that there should be some oaks planted on the site, as exist in the approved landscape plan. I also emphasized that the total number of shade and evergreen trees planted on site should not be less than the number in the approved landscape plan, and that size and quality of plant material should meet code requirements as in the approved plan. I will continue to monitor plantings on this project to be sure that they are in compliance. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this memo or this project. Kathy Widin OPH Arborist 10/3/2007