HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOSTON CHICKEN PUD FINAL - 79 93A - CORRESPONDENCE - TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN"Our original plan approved by the City, of course, included retaining these trees, and that
was our intention, especially since we appreciate not only the environment but the strong
commitment this community has protecting the environment," said Mark Nelson, Boston
Chicken real estate manger for this project. "The site is a City right-of-way and, unfortunately,
in meeting City codes for construction of a driveway on that right-of-way, we inadvertently
destroyed the tree roots
"Our expectation is the same as the City's: that good trees should be preserved and
protected and we would never have knowingly destroyed these," he noted. "We will
compensate the City immediately and look forward to working with the City in the future as a
good neighbor."
Removal work will be performed by Jordan's Tree Moving & Maintenance beginning
Monday, Oct. 17.
Further information on this tree removal / replacement project is available by calling
Buchanan at 221-6361, Shepard at 221-6343, or Boston Chicken spokespersons Tenley
Blakely or Mark Nelson at (303) 220-8300.
Note: The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City
services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for
persons with disabilities. For activities that require registration, it is recommended that
requests be made one week in advance by calling 221-6640, TDD 224-6002.
Cultural, Abrary, and Recreational Servic,
Recreation Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 OCT 94
DAMAGED ELM TREES ON LEMAY AVENUE TO BE REMOVED
Two large sixty -foot Siberian Elm trees, located at the new Boston Chicken restaurant along
the east side of the intersection at South Lemay and Pennock Place, sustained severe root
damage during construction activities at the site and will now have to be removed for safety
and survival concerns.
These mature trees, located on City right-of-way, presently frame the east side of this newly -
signalized intersection which acts as the access drive onto the Boston Chicken property.
Removal of these trees was not part of the City's original development approval for the project.
"It deeply saddens us that these trees were lost," said Ted Shepard, senior City planner.
"These trees were crucial in helping balance the existing character of Fort Collins with new
commercial development. It is fitting that the generous compensation be used for tree
enhancements along our commercial corridors."
As mitigation, Boston Chicken has agreed to compensate the City for the loss of the two
trees, valued at $5,450. The Elm trees will be replaced with two large -caliper street trees.
Part of Boston Chicken's compensation to the City also includes the planting of over 40 new
deciduous street trees along the public right-of-way in the immediate vicinity and along other
commercial corridors in Fort Collins, particularly on South College Avenue.
"The City's policies and expectations are that good trees be preserved and protected,"
added City Forester Tim Buchanan. "In the unfortunate situation where removal becomes
necessary, it is essential that mitigation reflect the full value of the trees involved."
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