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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE QUARRY BY WATERMARK - PDP200019 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - TREE MANAGEMENT PLANMINIMAL RISK. PAINLESS PROCESS. BEAUTIFUL SPACES. o: 970.224.5828 | w: ripleydesigninc.com RIPLEY DESIGN, INC. | 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 200 | Fort Collins, CO 80521 November 10, 2020 The Quarry PDP Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter This letter is intended to supplement the Mitigation Plan included in The Quarry’s PDP submittal. Most of the existing trees are located along the Spring Creek corridor and trail along the south side of the site. There are a few trees scattered throughout the site that are mostly of wild origin (Siberian Elm and Cotton Wood). As depicted on the mitigation plan, a total of 9 trees or tree groupings are to be removed. The reason for tree removal varies throughout the site, but includes the following: A. Trees conflict with design of site plan where multifamily and two-family units are proposed. B. Trees conflict with proposed street like private drives C. Trees conflict with proposed parking D. Tree conflicts with proposed multifamily amenity area The following trees are proposed to be removed for the reasons associated with the list provided above: Tree 6 removed due to B Tree 7 removed due to B Tree 8 removed due to B & D Tree 11 removed due to C Tree 12 removed due to C & A Tree 13 removed due to C & A Tree 14 removed due to C & A Tree 16 removed due to C & A Tree 18 removed due to C A more detailed depiction of the location of trees which are being removed in relation to the proposed site plan can be found on the Mitigation Plan included in this submittal. To mitigate for the removed trees which have been deemed to provide significant value by the City Forester, replacement trees will be provided at the increased size per Division 3.2.1 (F)(1) of the Fort Collins Land Use Code. For tree groves identified as habitat by the City Forester, mitigation for the area (SF) of the removed tree habitat will be provided within Natural Habitat Buffer and Open Space Areas. These plant communities are intended to provide additional habitat for local wildlife. Trees removed which are under the required DBH per Division 3.2.1 (F)(2) of the code will not be mitigated.