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March 7, 2014
Robert Shaw
Conservancy LLC
104 S. First St.
Ashland OR 97520
RE: Emergency Tree Removal at 96 Water Street.
Mr. Shaw,
The Planning Division reviewed you request for a Tree Removal Permit on March 7, 2014. In
our review, we found that substantial evidence exists to necessitate the removal to be processed
as an Emergency Tree Permit in accordance with AMC 18.61.042.
The arborist report from Clarence Wangle from Beaver Tree Service dated on March 7, 2014
notes that the approximately 40-foot tall tree leans heavily over Water Street, with the soil
heaving around the base. Mr. Wangle surmised that the roots might have been cut with the
installation of the adjacent sidewalk, which has created an extremely dangerous situation that is
potentially hazardous to people and property along the public street. Therefore, in Mr. Wangle's
professional opinion, having pedestrians and vehicles as potential targets is a significant risk;
therefore, the tree should be removed immediately.
In staff's opinion, this area of Water Street has high pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic, and
the potential risk to the community of the tree's eminent failure is too great for a typical tree
removal process. Therefore, Staff approves the removal of this tree as an Emergency Tree
Permit.
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If you need further information or have additional questions, I can be reached at 541.552.2052 or
at michael.pinagashland.or.us. Thank you.
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Regards,
Michael Pina
Assistant Planner
Copy: Bruce Ziegler, A to Z Tree Service
Department of Community Development Tel: 541488-5305
51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
4 BEAVER
TREE SERVICE
VOICE OF TREE CARE
March 7 2014
City of Ashland
Michael Pina
20 E. Main St
Ashland, OR. 97520
Dear Mr. Pina/City of Ashland
The following information is the arborist report for the property known as 93 Water St. Ashland, OR,
property owner is Robert Shaw.
Tree: Elm
Evaluation: This is a large tree with a heavy lean over Water Street. The soil shows signs of heaving
around the base. The roots have probably been cut on the sidewalk side when the sidewalk was put in.
The City of Ashland sent the property owner a letter with their concerns that the tree is dangerous.
We therefore have been hired by the property owner to remove the tree.
If you have any questions or concerns please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Clarence V. Wangle
Vice President
Beaver Tree Service, Inc.
ISA Certified Arborist PN-0518A
Beaver Tree Service Inc. Portland Metro Office: Corporate Office:
CCB Number: 173614 21350 NW Farm Park Dr 270 Wilson Rd.
Tax ID # 20-5639553 Hillsboro OR. 97124 Central Point, OR. 97502
Ph: 503-224-1338 Ph: 541-779-7072
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
Planning Division
51 Winburn Way; Ashland OR 97520
CITY OF FILE
541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 .
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 7
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ` Pursuing LEED® Certification? ❑ YES ❑ NO
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Assessor's Map No. 391E Tax Lot(s)
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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 to .
establish:
1) that 1 produced sufficient factual 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 regard will result most likely in not only the request being set aside, but also possibly in my structures being built in reliance thereon being required to
be removed at my expense. If I have any doubts, I am advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance.
Applicant's Signature Date
As owner of the property involved in this request, l have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as a property
owner.
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Job Address: 96 WATER ST Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
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A Owner's Name: CONSERVANCY LLC O Phone:
P Customer 07660 N State Lic No:
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L Applicant: 104 FIRST ST S R
I Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A
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N Applied: 03/10/2014 O
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Expires: 09/06/2014 Phone:
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Maplot: 391 E04CC5901 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: Emergency Tree removal permit for vacant property located at 96 Water Street
VALUATION
Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description
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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
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Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 ® F ASHLAND