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Ci of Fort Collins
July 24, 1991
Mr. Eldon Ward
Cityscape Urban Design
3030 South College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO. 80525
-----------_-._----Dear Eldon:
The City Forester remains concerned about two species that have
been selected for The Gates At Woodridge P.U.D. First, in the
median, the plan calls for Newport Plum. The data obtained by the
City Forester are indicating that Newport Plum has an unacceptable
mortality rate for our local growing conditions. Evidence suggests
that this mortality rate could be as high as 50% within the first
five years.
You are strongly encouraged to replace the Newport Plum with
Radiant or Spring Snow Crabapples. Such replz'. ement does not
appear to diminish the effect of the landscape plan
Second, there are two Austrian Pines located on the west side of
re-aligned Harmony Road between the sidewalk and the curb. This is
an inappropriate location for Austrian Pine. Again, it is strongly
suggested that the Austrian Pines be moved behind the walk, or
replaced with a two inch caliper deciduous street tree.
These suggested modifications are based on recommendations from the
City Forester and are made in the spirit of promoting sound
horticultural practice. If you have any questions or concerns
about these suggestions, please call our office and we will arrange
a meeting with Tim Buchanan to discuss the issues in more detail.
In order to promote the changes, I am willing to waive the $5.00
fee for an administrative change to the P.U.D. , since the changes
are at our request. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely:
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Ted Shepard
Project Planner
cc: Tim Buchanan, City Forester
281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO S0522-0580 • (303) 221-6750