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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHelman_705_PA-2013-00384 L ArA April 15, 2013 Gary Sisk, Facilities Director Jackson Co. School District 5 885 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 RE: PA# 2013-00384; Request for a Tree Removal at Helman Elementary, 705 Helman St. Mr. Sisk, The Planning Division reviewed you request for a Tree Removal Permit on April 15, 2013. In our review, we found that the.four Hollywood Junipers are identified as shrubs, and not trees. Therefore removal of these four shrubs is not subject to a tree removal permit in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.61.080. ,,However, removal of the shrubs requires that landscaping be mitigated in place of the four Junipers. Therefore Planning staff requests that four shrubs be planted in the vicinity of those removed, within 180 days from the date of this approval. In addition, your application also requested the removal of a 10-inch Shore Pine. In our phone conversation you indicated that because the four Junipers are considered shrubs, and not subject to the Tree Removal Permit, that the request to remove the Shore Pine not be processed at this time. If you need further information or have additional questions, I can be reached at 541.552.2052 or at michael.il:_: `~1 ~rnd.Or.us. Thank you. Regards, Michael Pina Assistant Planner Copy: File Department of Community Development Tel: 541488-5305 51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 wwwmshland.or.us '•T •d,. 1 v, I,'~ ItIfi ~ ~,E Y, ,r Vii(` 1 l 4 ~2 ~ }S M1 ~ ~l (1' l 3l r ' X31 I n' t j ll F ,I. ~ ` '?5 r l f ' •I, 1 ' I ,1 FJ , ~1 t J } .1 l ,i r f ',.-a p 71't 4 x Y f I d %S i .x f~ ) f • t Y Y 1 ,qtr ~ ~ t ~ f r J.. 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I Gary Sisk, Maintenance Director for Ashland Public Schools offer the following for the criteria for tree removal at the Helman School site, 705 Helman St. The trees are located on the Helman Street side of the school between the old bus loading zone/now parent loading zone and the cafeteria/office complex. I . The trees offer the access point for kids to climb onto the school roof. I talked to the Police this morning after an incident and the Officer informed me that in all the cases they have caught kids on the roof and the Police were able to catch and talk to the kids they have indicated these trees are how they climb onto the roof. Climbing and running around on the roof is very dangerous. And this allows them the opportunity to create vandalism on the roof. This is a constant problem. 2. The Fire Marshal was at the School this morning because of the incident. She as well had concerns with the trees. They are of a juniper type and very flammable. Her desire would be for them to be removed as well. This would decrease the chance of someone lighting them up and damaging the building. 3. July of 2012 the State of Oregon past a new regulation that impacts K-12 educational facilities. The regulation is Integrated Pest Management, or IPM. The basis of the program is to "not" use pesticides. This includes all pests, animal and plants. The basic criteria for IPM are to illuminate the access points for pests. Rob Parks (IPM coordinator) and myself done a quick audit of Helman and right off we seen that we have signs/activities of raccoons and rats on the roof and worried in the building. We could track the animals to these trees. This is how they are getting onto the roof as well. And right below the trees is the dumpster, there food source. We find that in our research of the pests that roof rats, which are very common to Southern Oregon, climb the trees and can jump 4' or longer so the State Plan requests/recommends that vegetation and trees be removed/trimmed back 6' from the building so rats do not have access. Rats and raccoons are a very serious health risk. I *Today's incident was kids on the roof. Kids starting fires on the building I met with Casey Roland this morning. He is the Arborist that will be removing the trees if a permit is approved. He will do the work on Weekends so as not to be of any danger to students or staff. x I measured the trees. There are 5 of them 1. The 2 to the right of the Northern most staircase are about 14"+- at 48". Junipers 2. The one to the left of that staircase is roughly 14"+- at the widest part at 48". Juniper 3. The tree to the right of the Southern most staircase is 15"+- Juniper 4. The last tree is the one South of this staircase. It is about 10"+-. Sick pine. Thank you very much for your consideration. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me Gary Sisk Ashland Schools Maintenance Director 541-601-6680 I t= 685 Helman Street - Google Mans Page 1 of 1 t Address 685 Heiman Street Address Is approximate i { J~z Y Y P ~ r a Y jI 1 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl=us&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&11=42.208795,-122.7121... 3/28/2013 Google Maps Page 1 of 17 To see all the details that are visible on the screen, use the "Print" link next to the map. J77 ~ Y r ' r r t r. ~ c [p1 Y C TIT 14 i i Imagery ©2013 DigitalGlobe, Jackson County GIs, State of Oregon, Map data 02013 Google - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_of.&bvm=bv.44442042,d.cGE&biw=... 3/28/2013 Google Maps Page 1 of 17 To see all the details that are visible on the screen, use the "Print" link next to the map. GJ1,13le 4~t!`,a,t Y ! ASS. , I 1 F 71 r y` h ~ _ ~i t.x~~ III r r . Z•4 r C C 11 ~ e I ~mageiy V21 i3 DigAIGlobe; Jackson Co.i GI° ate of Oregon, Map data @ 0t http://maps. google. com/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gf. &bvm=bv.44442042,d. cGE&biw=... 3/28/2013 pros 40NING PERMIT APPLICATION ' Planning Division 51, Wiuburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE ' r C I T Y OF 541-488-5305 Pax 541-488-6006 _ y ASHLAND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT TO RE IM bN/ G. kAAZ. N?,D®u!5 TA E ES DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEED® Certification? Q YES ❑ NO ~E.1 1y~ p;~ j Street Address -1®15 Assessor's Map No. 391 E 3~ E C) D D Tax Lot(s) 29 d ® _ - _ Zoning Comp Plan Designation APPLICANT _ _ 9~At'1f.51.51<.@c~.Shlour~.~tZ.t~d:c: Name_GAP,1l 5151G•, VAC1UYiES D1 Fr To~.Phone`1;4 1- 6O 1 (o(A0 E-Mail Address 2.12. \r4AL_KC?, I S Yoj ou 6AAd%U tkG& City A5"U+~ ~ D _ Zip 't-15 20 PROPERTY OWNER j.,1i. ~ie~e*~'~ca,~i htar~el.~►Z.of. Namef CKSoN Co. SCNooL ®~'S'~~~crT J Phone 641- '~~2 - 2~ 11 E-Mail Address cJ t S 1~.1 0 0 qL\1 D City A,5"L_At-,0 Zip 9'15 2 O SURVEYOR, ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OTHER Title _ Name Phone E-Mail Address City Zip Title -Name Phone E-Mail Address _ City Zip I hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the required findings of fact, are in all respects, true and correct. I understand that all property pins must be shown on the drawings and visible upon the site inspection. In the event the pins are not shown or their location found to be incorrect, the owner assumes full responsibility, I further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be on me rc establish: 1) that I produced sufficient tactual evidence at the hearing to support this request, 2) that the findings of fact furnished justifies the granting of the request; 3) that the findings of fact furnished by me are adequate; and further 4) that all structures or improvements are properly located on the ground. Failure in this rega will result most likely i not onl the request being set aside, but also possibly in my structures being built in reliance thereon being required tc be mmov at m e ense. If 1 ave any ouhts, l m advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance. Gam, Applicant's Signat re Date As owner of the property involved in this request, I have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as a property owner. Pro crfy er's Signature (required) Date [To bo comp ehd by City staff) Date Received v Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $ OVER 4 G:~cnmm-dev~plaanuig~Forms Haadouu~Zo¢ing Ptnnit Applicabnn-b- Job Address: 705 HELMAN ST Contractor: ASHLAND OR 97520 Address: C A Owner's Name: SCHOOL DIST #5 O Phone: P Customer 07196 N State Lic No: P SCHOOL DIST #5 T City Lic No: L Applicant: 885 SISKIYOU BLVD R Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A C C Sub-Contractor: A Phone: T Address: N Applied: 03/28/2013 0 T Issued: Expires: 09/24/2013 R Phone: State Lic No: Maplot: 391 E04BC200 City Lic No: DESCRIPTION: Heiman School - Tree Removal of five trees VALUATION Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description Total for Valuation: MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL PERMIT FEE DETAIL Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount Tree Removal/Verification 27.00 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tel: 541-488-5305 20 East Main St. Fax: 541-488-5311 Ashland, OR 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 CITY OF -A SHY L A