HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-04 Arborist Landscape Plan Comments Julie Hultman
From: K.D. Widin <kdwidin @comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 3:39 PM
To: Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E- mail); Chris Long (E- mail); Andrew Kegley; Jim Butler;
Betty Caruso; Julie Hultman; Scott Richards
Subject: McDonald's Landscape Plan
OPH Staff -
1 have reviewed the landscape plan for the proposed re- construction of the McDonald's restaurant on 60th St. in Oak
Park Heights, and have the following comments:
1. The tree removal /replacement calculation is correct, though the equation in #6 of the Tree Replacement table should
read:
A = 66 in. and B = 122 in. with D = 72 in. as listed at bottom of table. At this time only 33 in. of trees are proposed to be
planted, leaving a total of 39 in. of replacement trees unplanted. If this amount stays the same, the developer will be
required to pay $50. /diameter in. of replacement trees as "cash in lieu of tree planting" for a total of $50. /in. x 39 in. =
$1,950. The final tree replacement requirement will be calculated after installation of the landscape.
2. The landscape plan is attractive and complements the building and site well.
3. The planting stock proposed to be planted is acceptable, being attractive, hardy, well- adapted to the conditions
found in Oak Park Heights and relatively insect and disease free.
4. The Planting Detail for trees, shrubs and perennials is acceptable and proper planting methods will be checked after
installation. If the approved planting detail has not been adhered to, the landscape installer will be required to come
back and re- install the plantings.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Please forward my comments to the developer.
Kathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights
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