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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTHE ORCHARD AT CLARENDON HILLS SUBDIVISION - FINAL - 47-89C - - TREE MANAGEMENT PLANDevel*ent Services Planning Department March 26, 1990 Mr. Gary Nordick Clarendon Hills 309 West Harmony Road Fort Collins, CO. 80526 Dear Gary: The Planning Department seeks to preserve, to the extent possible, the healthy trees in the Orchard at Clarendon Hills that will remain after installation of the streets, sidewalks, curb, and gutter. In order to accomplish tree preservation, it is recommended that the City Forester inspect and evaluate the trees in one visit rather than have to make several trips to the site. It is recognized that trees will be lost due to structures, driveways, and other hard surfaces such as decks and patios. It is also acknowledged that it is prudent to perform the site inspection prior to issuance of the first building permit. However, at the City Forester's discretion, building permits may be issued on lots which demonstrate no need for tree preservation. It is further acknowledged that the developer's consultant, Mr. Dennis Donovan, will assist the City Forester in conducting said inspection. The following represents a draft of the proposed plat note for The Orchard at Clarendon Hills Subdivision: "Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the City Forester shall conduct an evaluation of the existing trees that remain on the building lots. Such an evaluation shall determine those trees, that because of size, shape, location, or healthy condition, shall be preserved. The City Forester may, at his discretion, recommend preservation, pruning, removal, or replacement of said trees. The City Forester also may, at his discretion, allow building permit issuance on those lots which demonstrate no need for tree preservation." Please review this language and make suggested revisions if necessary. Sincerely: . J� Z Ted Shepard City Planner 300 LaPorte Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (303) 221-6750 L-. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the developer and the City Forester will conduct an evaluation of the existing trees remaining on the building lots. Recognizing that some trees will be lost to structures, driveways, and other site improvements, the evaluation will determine those trees that, because of size, shape, location, and/or healthy condition should be preserved.. Lot owners and homebuilders are encouraged to. preserve healthy existing trees on individual lots to the extent practical. Plot plans indicating the disposition of valuable existing trees (as identified in the evaluation completed b3( the developer and the City forester) on individual lots should be included with building permit applications. The City Forester will be available to provide further guidance as to preservation, pruning, removal or replacement of trees. The Orchard Rev. 3-27-00 6443pnot.mss