HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-13 Arborist Report Julie Hultman EXHIBIT 1 4
From: K.D.Widin <kdwidin @comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 3:29 PM
To: Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E-mail);Andrew Kegley; Betty Caruso;Julie Hultman;Scott
Richards; Chris Long;Jennifer Pinski
Subject: Landscape Plan Review 13-1313 Sporting Goods Store
OPH Staff-
I have reviewed the proposed landscape plan submitted for the 13-1313 Sporting Goods Store(plan dated 12/10/12)and
have inspected the site.
I have the following observations and comments:
1. Landscape Plan-the plan is attractive and will complement the site and building
2. Plant List-
a.the list includes plant names,quantity,size and type of planting stock to be used. The size and type of stock meet
zoning ordinance requirements for commercial landscape projects.
b.the species listed are mostly acceptable being hardy, relatively insect and disease free and have relatively low
maintenance requirements.
1.an exception would be the choice of"Crimson King" Norway maple(5).
This tree does not do well long-term in our area due to its susceptibility to winter injury, Eutypella (fungal)canker,and
decay.
These trees also grow too large for the median areas they are being
specified for. I recommend that these trees be replaced with Japanese
tree lilacs(3)on the west side in the small medians and with thornless honeylocust(2)on the east side in the small end
medians.
c. What is the tree depicted in the small median near SW entrance north of"1C",shown with a planting of"Goldsturm"
rudbeckia? The symbol for this tree is not labeled.
d. Numbers of some plants in the plant list do not correspond with numbers shown on the plan:
"Diablo" ninebark: 11 list 8 plan
daylily: 55 list 79 plan
"Goldsturm" Rudbeckia: 76 list 91 plan
Please correct Plant List to reflect actual numbers of plants shown on plan
3. Planting Detail-the graphic showing how trees and shrubs are to be planted has not been included with the
landscape plan- please submit
4. Does the developer plan to keep the existing shrubs and trees around the perimeter of the site?
5. I recommend planting an ornamental tree (crabapple or Jap.tree
lilac) (2),one on either side of the north entrance from 60th St..