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Emma McArdle
From:
Ralph Zentz
Sent:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 3:22 PM
To:
Emma McArdle
Cc: Tim Buchanan; 'Steve@ByDesign-Homes.com'
Subject: RE: 716 Maple
Yes, I think that would be a good option. He can also add some ornamental plantings on the lot he is working on.
From: Emma McArdle
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:41 PM
To: Ralph Zentz
Cc: Tim Buchanan; 'Steve@ByDesign-Homes.com'
Subject: RE: 716 Maple
Ralph,
Just a question, would Steve be able to put some of his mitigation trees on other addresses he is working on in
this area? As I'm sure he shared with you, he has and is in the process of building 6 homes on that corner.
Emma McArdle I City of Fort Collins
From: Ralph Zentz
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:05 PM
To: Emma McArdle
Cc: Tim Buchanan; 'Steve@ByDesign-Homes.com'
Subject: 716 Maple
Emma —
I met with Steve and reviewed the tree questions we had. The cottonwood tree in the front of the current building
is in an over -mature age/structure class and has some visible defects in the crown and a history of limb failures.
The project would place more than 12 inches of fill dirt around the base of the tree on the north side. The south
side turf area would be kept mostly intact. Given the condition of the tree and the stress due to the fill issues and
possible construction impacts, it might be better to remove the tree as proposed and mitigate with 5 new 3 inch
caliper shade trees or 2.5 inch caliper ornamental trees. The other tree of concern is the one partially in the alley
right-of-way near the north end of the property. It is a large, beautiful cottonwood tree in relatively good
condition. However, the new building excavation and construction impacts would be extremely detrimental to the
tree. The root cutting alone would compromise the structural integrity of the tree. The removal of this tree would
require 6 new mitigation trees following the same size requirements listed above. The other cottonwood along the
alley is a cotton -bearing cottonwood that would not need to be mitigated.
If the construction of this project goes through as planned, and all three trees are removed, a total of 11 mitigation
trees would need to be planted. Steve is very willing to do the required planting on that lot and on lots adjacent to
or near 716 Maple.
I hope this information helps as the project is reviewed
3/17/2011