HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-07 OPH Email to Applicant Re LandscapingPa I of 3
Julie Hultman
From: Julie Hultman
Sent: Thursda Au 07, 2008 11:32 AM
To: 'S Stephan'
Cc: 'Ton Will Jimm Butler
Subject: RE.- Stephan Sta Propert Landscapin
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Here is Arborist Widin's response to y our re As I mentioned durin our phone conversation, y ou are
oka to receive y our construction permit prior to the tree removal and plantin once y ou and y our a
have worked throu the cor)struction permit process with Buildin Official Butler. Please note that the
caveat to this consideration is that a certificate of occupanc for the permit will not be g ranted until the
removal and plantin has been completed and approved b Arborist Widin. Thanks for sta in touch.
- Julie
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From: K.D. Widin [mailto-.kdwidin@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesda Au 06, 2008 4:35 PM
To: Julie Hultman; Jimm Butler; Eric Johnson; Mark Vierlin (E,-mail)
Subject: Re: FW: Stephan Sta Propert Landscapin
OPH Staff -
I have read the email ( 8/5/08) from Mr. Stephan re the proposed
tree removal and plantin at the site on Sta Trail. Removal of
trees b Au 20th, then plantin of replacement spruce b Sept. 30th is
acceptable. The trees which are planted should be mulched with 4-6 in.
of wood chip mulch from just outside trunk to branch spread and the
trees should be watered well via a hose at the g round line, each root
ball soaked at waterin once ever two weeks until the end of October,
unless more than one-half inch of rain is received durin a two-week
period. Water is critical for transplanted trees, especiall for the
first several y ears of g rowth in a new location. Supplemental waterin
should continue for these trees for the first two g rowin g seasons, ever
week or two, Ma throu September, dependin on rainfall totals.
Kath Widin
OPH Arborist
' Julie A. Hultman
Plannin & Code Enforcement Officer
Cit of Oak Park Hei
DID: 651.351.1661
E: jhultman@cit
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From: S Stephan [ ma i Ito: s s@ ho rticu Itu reservices. com]
Sent: Tuesda Au 05, 2008 1:17 PM
To: Julie Hultman
8/8/2008
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Cc: 'Tony Willger'
Subject: RE. Stephan Stagecoach Property Landscaping
Julie.
Soon the School District will be submitting requests for construction permits for
electrical plug -ins and for installation of the fuel tank. Since the tree replacements
are a condition to receiving construction permits I am making the following request.
Regarding the tree replacement timing I would like to proceed as follows:
* Remove the 34 trees by August 20
o Removal several weeks prior to planting is requested because access to
removals will be more difficult once the rest of the buses arrive.
Plant the new (replacement) trees in September, but no later than September 30
o Planting several weeks after removal is requested because by mid- September
a fresh batch of newly dug nursery spruce will be available rather than
planting in August using trees that were dug last spring. Also, September
weather is more conducive to evergreen planting compared to August
planting.
With the above understanding, I request that the construction permit process be
allowed to proceed unhindered by the tree planting schedule. I concur with the
conditions stated by the City Arborist.
Sydney B. Stephan
President
Horticulture Services LLC
22200 Meadowbrook Ave. N.
Scandia, MN 55073
Office ( 651) 433-4338
Fax ( 651) 433-3480
syd @hortserv.net
www.horticultureservices.com
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From: Julie Hultman [mailto : jhultman @cityofoakparkheights . comb
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:36 AM
To: syd @hortserv.net
Cc: K.D. Widin
Subject: FW: Stephan Stagecoach Property Landscaping
S y d -
I am forwarding the comments to your landscape plan from Arborist Katy
Widin at her request. As also noted below, these will be attached to any
building permit issued if they have not been done and approved prior to
your needing the permit for construction.
Please let me know if you have any questions or contact Kathy directly
regarding the landscaping comments she has provided.
Have a great rest of the week!
- Julie A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
City of Oak Park Heights
DD: 651.351.1661
E.- jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
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From: Eric Johnson
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 9:38 AM
To: Julie Hultman
Subject: FW: Stephan Stagecoach Property Landscaping
Please attached the conditions from Kath Widin to any building permit
Mr. Steppan may need.
Thanks
eric
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From: K.D. Widin [mailto:kdwidin @comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 7:35 AM
To: Eric Johnson; Mark Vierling (E-mail); Dennis Postler (E-mail); Scott
Richards; Jimmy Butler; Judy Holst; Julie Hultman; Tom Ozzello
Subject: Stephan Stagecoach Property Landscaping
OPH Staff -
I have reviewed the landscape plan, dated 4125108, for - the Stephan
Stagecoach C.U.P.. They have depicted replacement spruce (�) along the
Stagecoach Trail frontage and 27 along the N edge of the property (after
removal of existing poor quality spruce and Siberian elm).
The replacement trees should be "Black Hills" white spruce or Norway
spruce, not Colorado spruce, due to disease problems with the latter.
Trees should receive supplemental water (hose at ground line) every
week during Ist two growing seasons, unless more than 112 inch of rain
falls during the week.
The Planting Detail is acceptable, though up to an inch of soil
should be placed on the top of each root ball to cover fine roots,
followed by 3 inches of shredded bark mulch.
Please forward my comments to the developer. Contact me if you have
any questions regarding this review.
Kathy Widin
Arborist
City of Oak Park Heights
8/8/2008