HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-27 OPH Ltr to Tim Nolde Re Tree Replacement Funds Due .i CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 -4439 • Fax: 651/439 -0574
August 27, 2012
Mr. Tim Nolde
PO Box 2118
Stillwater, MN 55082
RE: Oak Park Senior Living -Phase II
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The tree deposit that is required for the Oak Park Senior Living -Phase II is $13,475 as 0 ��
determined by the City's arborist. The deposit will need to be paid at the city prior to the (.1 --
building permit being issued.
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The amount was calculated as follows:
To calculate the tree replacement requirement for Oak Park Senior Living (phases I and II) I have
taken information on tree removal in these phases from the development plans for Oak Park Senior
Living (phase I), dated 6/1/09, and Oak Park Senior Living (phase II), dated 4/26/12. The tree
replacement requirement for Oak Park Senior Living (phases I and II) is 777 diameter inches of
replacement trees. Since the PUD as a whole removed greater than 1500 in. of trees, according to
the OPH Tree Protection Ordinance 1307, "woodland type factors" may be used to modify the
diameter inches of tree replacement required. Since the trees removed are mainly softwood
deciduous and evergreens, with a few hardwood species, the tree replacement requirement is
reduced to 501 diameter inches of replacement trees.
The tree replacement inches planted in the landscape for Oak Park Senior Living (Phase I) is 86.5.
Estimated diameter inches of trees to be planted as part of landscaping for Oak Park Senior Living
(Phase II) is 145 in. (20, 6 -8 ft. evergreens -est. avg. trunk diameter 3.5 in., and 30, 2.5 in. deciduous
trees). This landscaping credit (231.5 in.) for phases I and 11 brings the tree replacement
requirement down to 269.5 diameter in. of replacement trees x $50 /diameter in. _ $13,475.
There is an additional tree deposit due in the future, depending upon the tree removal along
the berm north of the existing townhomes. The potential deposit is calculated as follows: (per
the arborist's letter)
In development plans for Oak Park Senior Living, townhomes are indicated to be built north of the
existing townhomes (part of Oakgreen Village) which are west of Oak Park Senior Living phase I
and just south of the trail under the power lines. If this occurs, trees on the berm north of those
existing townhomes will be removed. These trees were planted to satisfy landscaping and tree
replacement requirements for Oakgreen Village. if removed, the trees (48 deciduous and evergreen
trees which equal 165 diameter in.) will need to be replaced or cash in lieu of tree planting paid:
165 diameter in. x $50. /diameter in. = $ 8,250.. This amount would be offset by any trees planted
in the new development area in that future phase of the PUD, and would only be collected if the
trees on the berm are removed in the future.
Tree City U.S.A.
Mr. Tim Nolde
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August 27, 2012
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Betty Caruso
Finance Director
Cc: Mr. Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Mslluttlitan, Building Inspector