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Home My WebLink AboutMountain_N_620_PA-2013-00236 i CITY OF March 21, 2013 City of Ashland Parks Department 340 S Pioneer St Ashland OR 97520 RE: Planning Action 42013-00236 r Notice of Final Decision On March 21, 2013, the Staff Advisor for the Ashland Planning Division administratively approved your request for the following: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2013-00236 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 620 North Mountain Street APPLICANT: City of Ashland Parks DESCRIPTION: A request for Physical and Environmental Constraints (P&E) Permit for a five-year Maintenance Plan to remove hazardous trees along the Bear Creek and Beach Creek Riparian Corridor. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: City Park; ZONING: R-1-5; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 lE 04DA; 04DD TAX LOTS 300 & 3000; 100 The Staff Advisor's decision becomes final and is effective on the 13'' day after the Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice Of Final Decision may request a reconsideration of the action by the Staff Advisor as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO) 18.108.070(B)(2)(b) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in the ALUO 18.108.070(B)(2)(c). An appeal may not be made directly to the Land Use Board of Appeals. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court. The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria-are available for review at no cost at the Ashland Community Development Department, located at.51 Winburn Way. Copies of file documents can be requested and are charged based on the City of Ashland copy fee schedule. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact the Community Development Department between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at (541) 488-53.05. cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft COMMUNITY DEV5LOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305 51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.ocus ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION FINDINGS & ORDERS PLANNING ACTION: PA-2013-00236 SUBJECT PROPERTY. 620 North Mountain Street APPLICANT: City of Ashland Parks DESCRIPTION: A request for Physical and Environmental Constraints (P&E) Permit for a five-year Maintenance Plan to remove hazardous trees along the Bear Creek and Beach Creek Riparian Corridor. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: City Park; ZONING: R-1-5; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 lE 04DA; 04DD TAXI,OTS 300 & 3000; 100 SUBMITTAL DATE: February 22, 2013 DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: February 26, 2013 STAFF. APPROVAL DATE: March 20, 2013 APPEAL DEADLINE: April 1, 2013 FINAL DECISION DATE: April 2, 2013 APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: April 2, 2014 DECISION The subject properties are park lands known as Riverwalk, located west of North Mountain Ave and north of Clinton Street; and North Mountain Park, located east of North Mountain Ave. Both properties are within City Limits and have the Bear Creels, a significant riparian corridor ruining along the City's northern boundary and through the respective parks. North Mountain Park also has Beach Creek, an intermittent/ephemeral stream traversing north along the City Limits as it intersects with Bear Creels. The two parks encompass approximately 26 acres, and is primarily zoned R- 1 -5. Hazardous tree removals within Ashland Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) properties are exempt in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.61.035 and 18.63.060; however requires a Physical and Environmental Constraints (P&E) Permit for tree removal in areas defined as Flood Plain Corridor Lands. AMC 18.62.030.Z defies a Tree Removal` as "The removal of one or, more living conifers greater than two feet d. b. h.; or living broadleaf trees greater than one foot d. b. h. Because the trees identified for anticipated removal are larger than the above distinction, the Parks Dept is requesting approval for a five-year hazard tree removal and maintenance plan. Currently there is no management plan in place for the Bear Creels riparian corridor. This plan includes provisions for landscape maintenance and hazard tree removals for Riverwalk and North Mountain Park. This project does not involve in-stream work, nor will local native plant species be damaged or removed. All of the proposed activities fall under APRD's Natural Resource Enhancement Plan and are not defined by Land Use Codes. l APRD's long-term goal is to insure that Bear Creek and Beach Creek functions as a healthy riparian corridor and to minimize downstream flood risk from debris accumulation as it passes through North Mountain Park. In doing so,. APRD strives to aesthetically stabilize the streambank, provide fish habitat diversity, provide more public space in designated areas, and to ultimately minimize flood risk from debris accumulation. PA #2013-00236 620 N. Mountain/W Page 1 The following list is tree removals that the Parks Department is anticipating within a five-year period from Riverwalk to and through North Mountain Park along Beach and Bear Creek flood zones: ® Riverwalk: proposed 5 trees to -be removed in the next 5 years within wetland areas, side channels and Bear Creek. a North Mountain Avenue (Bear Creek) to Rock Weirs: proposed 6 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. ® Beach Creek. Lower Pond to Bike Path Culvert: proposed 5 trees to be removed in the next 5 years a Bike Path Culvert to Pedestrian Bride from Mtn. Ave: proposed 3 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. APRD are considered stewards of our Parks, and therefore take the appropriate steps to ensure no potential hazards will affect either the individual plant/tree, or the general health of the park. Debris in Beach Creek and Bear Creek especially will be monitored and removed based upon the potential of blockage of bridges and culverts along the Bear Creek riparian corridor. APRD`s best management practices involve periodic coppicing, thinning, and harvesting of dense growth along narrow channels that limit flow conveyance and could raise flood elevations; risking property damage from flooding. Trees located in-stream will be cut at the base so as to not disturb the substrate, and roots will be left intact to stabilize the bank and substrate. Erosion control will be utilized to protect against contaminates into the stream. Removals will help in alleviating the potential of flooding and overall add to the protection and longevity of the riparian and flood corridor. , APRD takes all costs- into consideration and therefore will take all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. North Mountain Park contains many unique areas containing demonstration gardens; self- guided educational plant walks; themed gardens; historical features; open spaces to provide recreation for public use; open lands to provide protected habitat; a playground area; and 8+ acres of athletic fields for recreational use. Within the riparian area alone, there are thousands of trees to maintain and at times require removal for public safety. APRD proposes to mitigate the riparian habitat by 'only removing trees that pose a high degree of hazard under flood situations. As such, APRD will always leave roots in place unless they pose a hazard, and selectively thin trees nearest the stream channel. The Tree Commission reviewed the application at their March 7, 2013 meeting and commended the Parks department in anticipating future removals within the floodplain boundaries based upon the potential hazard to people, property, and infrastructure. In staff's opinion, the proposed five-year hazard tree removal and maintenance plan provides the best "bang-for-the-buck" for the Ashland Parks and Recreation Depart ment due to the unique nature of Riverwalk, North Mountain Park, and the subsequent flood plain boundaries. Therefore, staff believes that the five-year. plan meets the criteria of the ordinance and is approved. PA #2013-00236 . 620 N. Mountain/MP Page 2 PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS 18.62.040.1 Criteria for Approval A Physical Constraints Review Permit shall be issued by the Staff Advisor when the Applicant demonstrates the following: 1. . Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized. 2. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development. 3.. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions. The Staff Advisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing development of the surrounding area, and the maximum permitted development permitted by the Land Use Ordinance. The application with the attached conditions complies with all applicable City ordinances. Planning Action 2013-00236is approved with the following conditions. Further, if any one or more of the following conditions are found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action 2013-00236 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval: 1) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified here. 2) That the removal and maintenance plan is valid through April 1, 2018, at which the time the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department may request a renewal. BiW- oln r, Director Dat ~epart nt of Community Development PA #2013-00236 620.N. Mountain/MP Page 3. I AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF OREGON ) County of Jackson ) The undersigned being first duly sworn states that: 1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department. 2. On March 22, 2013 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list under each person's name for Planning Action #BD-2013-00236, 620 N Mountain Ave. Signature of Employee I GtComm-devlplanninglTemplateslTEMPLATE-Affidavit of Mailing-Planning Action Notice.dot 312112013 EcoFrlendiy Easy Peel® Labels i ® Bend along line to I ®V,; e48460Tm r Use Avery® Template 5160® ; Feed Paper expose Pop-up EdgeTM 1 4 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DC 3900 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 3900 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DC 4500 ANDERSON DARLA C BAILEY RONALD L/VAVA L BARNETT CARRISMA J PO BOX 3237 435 BRISCOE PL 406 BRISCOE PL ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DC 4400 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 2800 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DB 523 BATES WILLIAM L TRUSTEE ET BEAGLE PROPERTIES LLC BENSON CAROL COYE TRUSTEE AL 18180 S MATTHEW CT ET AL 414 BRISCO PL OREGON CITY OR 97045 403 BRISCOE PL ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 3400 PA-2013-00236.391 E04DB 522 3 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 2200 BERG BRIAN A TRUSTEE ET AL BLAKE LAURENCE BOYLE GREGORY A TRUSTEE 13712 LEXINGTON CT ARNOLD/PEGGY LU ET,AL SARATOGA CA 95070 1305 E CALIFORNIA AVE PO BOX 4076 ARCATA CA 95521 TRUCKEE CA 96160 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 3300 PA-2013-00236391 E04DD 1626 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 2800 BUCCWO JOLENE A TRUSTEE DANIS EDNA D ET AL DEFOREST BRET ET AL 120 WESTWOOD ST 454 BRISCOE PL 1000 EMMA ST ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 3600 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 2500 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 3100 DICKINSON CARL J/CECILY DORJE THUBRIG/DOLMA SONAM DOYLE DAVIDPAUL/CANDACE 520 CLINTON ST 467 BRISCOE PL 625 N MOUNTAIN AVE ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1700 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1604 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1800 DREWIEN DAVID/CAROL EIGHAN MARK B TRUSTEE ET AL FEDERAL HOME LOAN PO BOX 54 435 CLINTON ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION CARMEL VALLEY CA 93924 ASHLAND OR 97520 2141 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92101 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1606 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 2400 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DB 521 GAGNON ELLIOTT B/JANEL K GIBBS JOHN D JR/JENNIFER S GIBBON MARSHAL D TRUSTEE ET AL 425 CLINTON ST 475 BRISCOE PL 419 B OE ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND 41AND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1607 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DA 200 GRANVILLE DANIEL J/JENSEN- JOSS 3 JENNIFER 391 E04DD 2600 LORD CYNTHIA D TRUSTEE ET GRANVILLE DENT 459 JOSS OE PL AL 2551 BEACON HILL DR ASHLAND AND 710 N MOUNTAIN AVE WEST LINN OR 97068 AS OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DB 401 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 2000 PA-2013-00236391 E04DA 3700 MACE PAUL B/KATHLEEN KAHLE - MARR NANCY L MCANALLY JAMES L/REBEKAH P 345 CLINTON ST .563 N MOUNTAIN AVE 525 CLINTON ST ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 ASHLAND OR 97520 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 3000 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DD 1627 PA-2013-00236 391 E04DC 3800 MCLAUGHLIN CINDY OJAKIAN VICTOR V TRUSTEE. 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Therefore utilizing smaller, ornamental trees will establish the terraced areas for the purposes of erosion control. PLANNING ACTION: PA-2013-00236 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 620 North Mountain Street APPLICANT: City of Ashland Parks DESCRIPTION: A request for Physical and Environmental Constraints (P&E) Permit for a five-year Maintenance Plan to remove hazardous trees along the Bear Creek and Beach Creek Riparian Corridor. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: City Park; ZONING: R-1-5; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 lE 04DA; 04DD TAX LOTS 300 & 3000; 100 Pina presented the staff report. Ann Thayer, Parks Horticulturist and Arborist, reminded the Commission that the Parks Dept. went through a similar action last year in Lithia Park along Ashland Creek. In both North Mountain park and in Riverwalk, the Parks Dept. is a large property owner along Bear Creek, and are held to the same riparian restrictions as private property owners in accordance with both 18.62 and 18.63. Under a "standard" Tree Removal process, the Parks Department would need to apply for each tree removal permit individually, and work within certain time constraints to protect both the riparian edge and wildlife. By identifying the number of hazard trees that is anticipated to be removed within a five-year period, the Parks Dept. would comply with the Physical and Environmental Constraints chapter in reducing the potential hazard of falling trees that could block the culverts or harming persons within the park. The Commission briefly discussed the proposal and recominended approving the action as submitted. DISCUSSION ITEMS The Commission discussed upcoming Arbor week events and identified Garfield Park as the location to plant three new trees after the park structure was replaced. In addition, the Tree of the Year winner is the Oak tree at 1209 Iowa Street. Staff will work on notifying the property owner, submit a plaque order, and draft up a press release. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm. Respectfully submitted by Michael Pina, Assistant Planner i I 2 i i w I Planning Department, 51 Wini Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 4 CIT Y OF 541-488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 www.ashland.or.us TTY: 1-800-735-2900 ASHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: PA-2013-00236 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 620 North Mountain Street APPLICANT: City of Ashland Parks DESCRIPTION: A request for Physical and Environmental Constraints (P&E) Permit for a five-year Maintenance Plan to remove hazardous trees along the Bear Creek and Beach Creek Riparian Corridor. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: City Park; ZONING: R-1-5; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 1 E 04DA; 04DD TAX LOTS 300 & 3000; 100 NOTE: The Ashland Tree Commission will also review this Planning Action on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room) located at 51 Winburn Way. NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 26, 2013 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: March 12, 2013 i I i I SUBJECT PROPERTY: Riverwalk and North Mountain Park 620 North Mountain 39 1E 04DA & 04DD;300 & 3000, 100 N 0 55110 220 Feet n nerty U.- a ear ~f ~n~ only, w -1-bte The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted above. Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown above. Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning Division Staff's decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC 18.108.040) The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost, if requested. All materials are available at the Ashland Planning Division, Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305. Wcomm-dev\planning\Planning Actions\Noticing FolderWalled Notices & Signs\2013\PA-2013-00236.doex PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS_ 18,62.040.1 Criteria for Approval r A Physical Constraints Review Permit shall be issued by the Staff Advisor when the Applicant demonstrates the following: 1. Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized. 2. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development. 3. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions. The Staff Advisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing development of the surrounding area, and the maximum permitted development permitted by the Land Use Ordinance. 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February 22, 2013 To the Planning Division: The following written findings is in response to a five-year maintenance plan for North Mountain Park and Riverwalk Park grounds; all which the Ashland Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) is responsible for maintaining. Portions of the subject properties are located within the Stream Protection Zone in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.63; and within both the FEMA 100-year Floodplain and the Bear Creek and Beach Creek Riparian Corridor in accordance with AMC 18.62. Applicable Planning Codes • 18.61.080: Tree Removal Criteria ® 18.62.040 I: Physical Constraints Review Permit Criteria for Approval • 18.63.060: Exempt Activities and Uses; • 18.63.070: Limited Activities and Uses; • 18.63.120: Mitigation Requirements: NARRATIVE The Ashland Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide safety and aesthetically pleasing Park settings, as well as protecting unstable creek banks in the inevitable occurrence of flood disasters. Because APRD will be responsible for the safety and well being of our citizens, APRD must provide maintenance safety standards within the public and easement properties maintained by APRD. Likewise, APRD is also committed to being stewards of the health and prosperity of our riparian corridors, which is why APRD is applying to establish a five-year tree maintenance plan for these properties. Currently there is no management plan in place for this portion of the Bear Creek and Beach Creek riparian zones. This maintenance plan includes provisions for landscape maintenance and hazard tree removals for the North Mountain Park tax lot that APRD would be responsible for. Due to the small scale of our landscape and tree maintenance, most of the proposed activities are considered exempt in accordance with 18.63.060, including City Emergency Activities. However, because the areas are also within the Floodplain corridors in accordance with 18.62, this proposal addresses the flood prevention measures proposed in conjunction with hazard tree removals and vegetation maintenance. This project does not involve in-stream work, nor will local native plant species be damaged or removed. All of the proposed activities fall under APRD's Natural Resource Enhancement Plan and are not defined by Land Use Codes. APRD's long term objective is to ensure that both Beach Creek and Bear Creek functions as a riparian corridor as it passes through North Mountain Park and Riverwalk. In doing so, APRD strives to aesthetically stabilize the streambank, add visual interest, provide fish habitat diversity, provide more public space in designated areas, and to ultimately minimize flood risk from debris accumulation. The following is a list of tree removals that APRD is anticipating within a five-year time frame from the Riverwalk to and through North Mountain: 1. Riverwalk: proposed 5 trees to be removed in the next 5 years within wetland areas, side channels and Bear Creek. 2. North Mountain Avenue (Bear Creel,,) to Rock Weirs: proposed 6 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. 3. Beach Creek. Lower Pond to Bike Path Culvert: proposed 5 trees to be removed in the next 5 years . 4. Bike Path Culvert to Pedestrian Bridge from Mtn. Ave: proposed 3 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. A map and site plan indicating location of property boundaries, riparian corridor, trail placement, and other pertinent information is included at the end of this document. FINDINGS 18.61.080 Tree Removal Criteria. 1. 4 hazard tree is a tree that is physically damaged to the degree that it is clear that it is likely to fall and injure persons or property. A hazard tree may also include a tree that is located within public rights of way and is causing damage to existing public or private facilities or services and such facilities or services cannot be relocated or the damage alleviated.. The applicant must demonstrate that the condition or location of the tree presents a clear public safety hazard or a foreseeable danger ofproperty damage to an existing structure and such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment or pruning. In accordance with Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.61.042.1), Approval and Permit Required, Significant Trees greater than 18-inches D.B.H on lands under control of the City of Ashland requires a tree removal permit. Under this application, APRD is seeking approval to remove a 22" DBH White Alder tree that is significantly leaning over existing public path (often used for school children's educational visits), and is showing signs ofArmillarea, a fungus that decays root systems. A decay column 6.5 ft. in length from the tree base is located on the holding wood side of the tree. The opposite side (compression wood) has an old large wound approximately 6 ft. from the ground. The signs of root rot on the holding side along with the heavy lean, the loamy soil, and the proximity of the path indicate that tree removal is necessary. t 1 r,_ f ti -Alder Shoestr~n t i '1 tnc !I<.a is a slgnnf ;4~• - k gay .t, i. w. L 1 vy V Kin J j j,I)ecay column t:'` t 'E - "1 11 from base ay l 6.5fitfln' DatngE ti7 ~t< i1t, t4Ci1yn 1~ v 4 t x. y; l 7 l4'jltll~_!; °`hnwoo l\side't balder. inches steep ~ f The application also requests removal of a 15.2" DBH White Alder tree that has a heavy lean in soft loamy riparian soils. Currently, this white alder is sharing rooting space with a second white alder of similar size that had decay up 12' in the main stem causing a defect where the stem broke out in October 2012 over a well traversed path. The existing nature of the lean of the alder, the soil profile and the loss of the adjacent alder indicate that this tree has a great likelihood of failure along this path in the near future. Alder on p White Airier t ~leavajt ai4 left failed Alder 112 12ft from e v t ` Shares root e base. Right i 3 . space with stem shows . called alcicr, on signs of Oght side s ,s~~~tr~ tress Spif'is light f ckson , and (riounrJe I + srr: u flI side tip 7 / t ~ ~ inn ' e r• 4 r+ + ~ l~ ~~~s ~ ~.3 Future tree removals within Riverwalk and North Mountain Park are primarily selected to decrease risks involving high use areas or any areas with targets. Trees that are evaluated as hazard trees will be removed and will be replaced with a tree selected for the site. APRD leaves snags for habitat whenever it is appropriate and a safe area to do so. It is critical to remove non- native trees and plant material that pose a threat to native habitat and future exponential seed dispersal rates within the riparian zones throughout the riparian systems in the Rogue Valley. The decisions made for the health of watercourses will take precedence which will include removal of non-native invasive species identified in both the Problematic/Invasive Plants Management Plan adopted by the Parks Commission in March 2011, and the Oregon State Department of Agricultural list of problematic plants. Decisions to remove invasive species shall not significantly compromise shading of the riparian zones. Decisions based on tree removals due to imminent danger of citizens, will be mitigated with planting of trees appropriate for the site. Two hazardous White Alder trees are also proposed in conjunction with this permit. However in accordance with both 18.63.060, a tree that is in imminent danger to public or private property is considered exempt as a City Emergency Activities. 18.62.040.1 Physical Constraints AMC 18.62.040 states that the removal of one or more living conifers greater than two feet d.b.h., or living broadleaf trees greater than one foot d.b.h is defined as Tree Removal and must obtain a Physical and Environmental Constraints Permit. 1. Through the application of the development standard of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized. The tree removals within the riparian zone projects do not involve in-stream work, nor will local native plant species be damaged or removed. North Mountain Park has a healthy stand of volunteer native trees along the corridor and APRD continues to re-plant native species of trees and shrubs along its riparian corridors. In following good stewardship, non-native and invasive species will be targeted for removal so as to not spread to other riparian areas downstream. r 2. The applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development. APRD is responsible for open space protection. APRD are stewards of the Parks and open spaces within the City of Ashland and takes all costs into consideration, including adverse impacts on the environment. APRD proposes to mitigate the degradation of the riparian habitat by the following: • Only remove trees posing a high degree of hazard under flood situations. Mitigate against removal via alternate methods (cabling bracing, pruning) • Always leave roots in place unless they pose an unacceptable hazard. • Selectively thin trees nearest the stream channel, favoring those located nearby but up- slope. • Stream channel shading should be considered with regard to any removal within stream corridor. 3. The applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions. APRD takes all costs into consideration, including adverse impacts on the environment. Within the North Mountain Park tax lot, many unique areas containing demonstration gardens, self- guided educational plant walks, themed gardens, historical features, open spaces to provide recreation for public use, open lands to provide protected habitat, a playground area, and 8+ acres of athletic fields for recreational use. Many of these trees are exempt under 18.63060. Within the riparian area alone, there are thousands of trees to maintain and at times require removal for public safety. 18.63.060. Water Resource Exempt Activities. 1. Vegetation Maintenance, Planting and Removal: a. Landscape Maintenance. Existing vegetation will,be continually maintained, including being in accordance with weed abatement policies set by Ashland Fire and Rescue. c. Tree pruning. Maintenance pruning of existing trees shall be kept to a minimum, meeting clearance for trails and shall be in accordance with the Tree Preservation and Protection Chapter 18.61. Under no circumstances shall the maintenance pruning be so severe that it compromises the tree's health, longevity, or resource functions (i.e. shade, soil stability, erosion control, etc.). d. Non-native, noxious and invasive vegetation removal. The removal/mowing of blackberries shall not occur between May 1St and July 31St to protect nesting birds. APRD requests that the following species be allowed for selection out of the riparian zones due to their invasive nature: o American Ash, seeded varieties (Fraxinus arnericana) o Amur Maple (Aces tataricum) o Buckeye or Common Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) o Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) o English Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) o European Filbert (Corylus avellana) o Fruiting Cherry species (Primus spp.) o Fruiting Plums (Prunus spp.) o Green Ash, seeded varieties (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) o Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) o Norway Maple (Aces platanoides) o Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) e. Hazardous Tree Removal. A 5-year maintenance plan for Hazardous Tree Removal shall be processed under procedures and approval criteria described in the Tree Preservation and Protection Chapter 18.61. £ In-Channel Vegetation Removal. Debris in Beach Creels will be monitored and determined if it should be removed due to future blockage of bridges and culverts along Beach Creels. Trees located in-stream will be cut at the base so as to not disturb the substrate. Roots left intact are necessary for the stability of the banks and substrate. g. Routine planting. The planting of local native plant species or the replacement of non- native, noxious and invasive plants with local native plant species, as identified on the City of Ashland's Local Native Plant Species List. Vegetation preservation (18.63.1200 mitigation shall be identified within the water resources protection zone. As invasive plant material is removed, native vegetation will be planted to replace the plant density for bank and erosion stability. h. Use of Hand-held Equipment or Machinery. The use of hand-held machinery (i.e. walk behind mowers, weed eaters) for vegetation maintenance and fire hazard prevention. i. Use of Power-Assisted Machinery. When larger machinery is necessary for removal or maintenance of trees with in the riparian corridor, soil compaction from equipment (bucket trucks) will be reduced by distributing the weight of equipment over a large area utilizing non-invasive materials such as plywood, mats, mulch, etc. whenever working within the riparian protection area. The use of power-assisted machinery will not be used within the October 31-May Ist (the wet months) boundary. 4. City Emergency Activities: Above all else, APRD must provide a safe and responsible environment for the welfare of all citizens. Because of this, ARPD will interfere when a tree or other natural hazard impacts the riparian corridor when it presents a potential imminent danger to public or private property. This will most likely be in the form of debris potentially blocking the Beach Creels culverts and bridges. The creek and associated corridor will be monitored and determined if an action or event that presents imminent danger will be handled. In such an event, APRD will notify the Planning Department of activity so that it can be documented. i 18.63.070. Limited Activities and Uses. D. Approval Standards for Limited Activities: 1. All activities shall be located as far away from streams and wetlands as practicable; designed to minimize intrusion into the Water Resources Protection Zone and disturb as little of the surface area of the Water Resource Protection Zone cis practicable. Because of the level of care that the vegetation will require within the riparian corridor, most of the work will be on such a small scale as it would be considered an exempt activity, and as such will not derogate the riparian protection area. However in all cases that require more heavy machinery or invasive procedures, protective measures will be taken to ensure that soils and roots are not negatively impacted, and that native plantings are preserved whenever possible. 2. The proposed activity shall be designed, located and constructed to minimize excavation, grading, area of impervious szafaces, loss of native vegetation, erosion, and other adverse impacts on Water Resources. All work will be performed to restore and e; preserve the riparian habitat of Beach Creek and Bear Creels wherever possible. No ' i impervious surfaces are proposed with the trail, nor loss of native vegetation, or negative impacts to the riparian corridor; just the maintenance of the trail easement and the associated riparian area. 3. On stream beds or banks within the bankfill stage, in wetlands, and on slopes of 25% or greater in a Water Resource Protection Zone, excavation, grading, installation of impervious surfaces, and removal of native vegetation shall be avoided except where no practicable alternative exists, or where necessary to construct public facilities or to ensure slope stability. APRD is not proposing to install impervious surfaces, significant grading, or native vegetation removal. 4. Water, storm drain and sewer systems shall be designed, located and constructed to avoid exposure to floodwaters, and to avoid accidental discharges to streams and wetlands. No water systems are proposed to be installed with this application. However with ongoing maintenance of the Beach Creek and Bear Creek riparian corridor, the safety of the Beach Creek culverts and foot bridges will be monitored to prevent flooding in the event of fallen trees or blockage. This includes selecting out trees within the creek culvert vicinity for the prevention of flooding blockage at those areas of crucial concern. 5. Stream channel repair and enhancement, riparian habitat restoration and enhancement and wetland restoration and enhancement will be restored through the implementation of a mitigation plan prepared in accordance 144th the standards and requirements in section 18.63.120. The ongoing maintenance and care is provided by the best practices standards by APRD. 6. Long term conservation, management and maintenance of the Water Resource Protection Zone shall be ensured through preparation and recordation of a management plan as described in section 18.63.120. C, except a management plan is not required for residentially zoned lots occupied only by a single-family divelling and accessory structures. Because the property is held under a legal contract by the City to maintain, a legal contract is not necessary to ensure management will be adhered to. 18.63.120 Mitigation requirements. j A. Vegetation Preservation and Construction Staging.: As mentioned earlier in this document, the APRD utilizes best practices when working in forested and/or riparian areas. Work areas on the immediate site shall be identified and marked to reduce damage to trees and vegetation. Temporary construction fencing shall be placed at the drip line of trees bordering the work area. No equipment maneuvering, staging or stockpiling shall occur outside of designated work areas within the riparian protection zone. Trees will not be used as anchors for stabilizing equipment. And the stockpiling of soil, or soil mixed with vegetation, will not occur in the Water Resource Protection Areas on a permanent basis. When work is performed that is beyond that of exempt activities in accordance with 18.63.060, APRD will employ temporary erosion control measures installed to prevent encroachment and flow of runoff material or other debris into the Water Resource Protection Zone ' E t B. Options for Satisfying Restoration and Enhancement Requirements in Mitigation Plans. This application is for the maintenance and care of the APRD's North Mountain Park and properties maintained by APRD along Bear and Beach Creeks. No additional plantings or mitigation requirements are required or proposed at this time. APRD understands that any potential activity or use proposed that is beyond the scope of Exempt activities and those mentioned of the maintenance plan may be subject to further planning review in accordance with AMC 18.63 C. Management Plan. The ongoing maintenance and care is provided by best practices standards by APRD. Because the property is held under the above standards, APRD feels that a 5 year maintenance plan will be submitted. ATTACHMENTS: LMap of property area, 2. Prescription for Bear Creek and Beach Creek within North Mtn. Park Tax Lot Anne C. Thayer Horticulturist Ashland Parks and Recreation i i Prescription for Bear Creek, North Mtn. Park Five-Year Maintenance Plan Goals 1. To maintain native species diversity. 2. To control problematic, invasive non-native species. 3. To maintain wildlife habitat. 4. To provide erosion control, where appropriate. 5. To insure that Bear Creek functions as a riparian corridor as it passes through North Mtn. Park and Riverwalk. Methods 1. Thin or selectively harvest in-stream fast growing trees (willows, cottonwoods, poplars, alders, Oregon ash). 2. Favor the healthy, native trees, create less competition for understory growth. 3. Provide shade and sun within riparian zone 4. Remove unhealthy trees in high use public areas that are hazard trees. In areas of less risk to public, snags may be left for wildlife. 5. Pruning or harvesting for clearance of trees and shrubs for public safety and public access. 6. Eliminate large woody debris (6" diameter and greater) within creek that contributes to debris accumulation and risk of flood. 7. The thinning of vines and thick undergrowth to provide a better view or more aesthetically pleasing natural landscape is allowed. 8. Leaf litter is not to be removed form creekside, with exception to hardscape features. 9. Natural vegetation or re-vegetated areas will be monitored and appropriately manipulated to preclude unacceptable flood hazard. Definitions Hazard trees are those that are dead or have branches that may fall in a path or public area. Hazard trees may have broken or hanging branches, split trunks or other conditions that may cause the tree or part of the tree to fail and cause damage. The tree manager/arborist is faced with malting inspections and decisions on prioritizing hazard trees. An evaluation is made based on tree species, potential targets, and defects present to identify and document hazard trees. The corrective action will always be the decision of the tree manager/ arborist. Intent: To ensure the aesthetic development of all facilities and amenities including structures, access, parking, trails and paths, and landscaping within lands set aside and to be used as open space and/or for recreational facilities that will serve all residents of the city and visitors Goals and Methods For stream productivity, the in-stream food chain is fed by sunlight, litter (leaves, needles and branches) that falls into the water and flying insects. The sunlight causes algae to gr014' on rocks. Insects eat the algae and plant litter. Fish eat the insects and algae. Thinning helps achieve management goals, minimizing soil disturbance. Thinning or selectively harvesting fast grol4,ing trees (willows, cottonwoods, alders, and poplars) will remove captured nutrients in riparian zones and continue to promote groiWh. Roots systems of harvested trees are retained and continue to stabilize the soil while alloi4,ing trees to regenerate from sprouts. I t Tree regeneration: Alders tend to out-compete understory or mid-size shrubs and trees. They decrease understory growth and diversity. Long term maintenance promotes strong plants that can survive environmental stress and optimize nutrient uptake and storage. Trees along the riparian corridor will be left for habitat along banks, but not within the channel margins. Reasons for° this include limiting flow conveyance could raise flood elevations and pose a threat and risk ofproperty damage to neighboring homes. Note: After trees are established, periodic thinning and harvesting of mature trees is required to maintain health and growth of existing species(less competition provide healthier specimens). The thinning of vines, invasive species, and thick undergrowth provides a view of the creek and a pleasing natural landscape is allowed for the enjoyment of the public. A proposal for a 5 -year maintenance plan will mitigate the physical restraints of the code. Sections of the North Mountain Park Lot are as follows: (trees greater than 6') This shall constitute a S year maintenance plan to ensure that North Mountain Park is covered under the permitted Land Use Ordinance I i i w AV NIvLmnoty N z 03 H LL o N El n o L CD x r r 0 c3 a) cn > O E co • L r ca r 1 i > ®L ) ® (L LO C a~ tl w o 0 N zi U) 0 0 CD 0 0 0 ❑ u T Z m LO - - - - > N X AV uiVINCIO T N Q a - - c Q. • . +r 0 E a r F-f] o CU n D L_ ( U > I a pp 43 E L o o J N Z 0 Beach Creek 3. Beach Creek. Lower Pond Lower Pond to Bike Path Culvert: proposed 5 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. 0 N ~ i l W E 1 Bike,,Path, s Culvert 0 50 100 200 Feet Bike Path 4. Beach Creek. Culvert Bike Path Culvert to Pedestrian Bridge near N Mountain Av.: proposed 3 trees to be removed in the next 5 years. j ~f o~ 1 i \ 1 W- ~ E 1 1 i Pedestrian s I Bridge 0 50 100 200 Feet ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION Planning Division 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE # CITY OF 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 ASHLAND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTAY1 n~ I Pursuing LEEDO Certification? ❑ YES ❑ NO Street Address W I V ~ 1 I Ol M, Iduo Assessor's Map No. 391 E Tax Lot(s) Zoning Comp Plan Designation APPLICANT Name HVw v i / Phone,5yl' q51' JM6 E-Mail 4auera ~ f~~ ®rJ►'.liS Address t y ,s,{~1 City Pskl" Zip 5 PROPERTY OWNER Name ,Sh ((,'i .4(s Phone f)`71 ' 4JAD fJ 3q ® _E-Mail Address City r4g.14 Et 1- Zip av SURVEYOR ENGINEER ARCHITECT ~~~~LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER Title (Name I`fY1MO Bawz Phone 1 ~~'02 U E-Mail -mawra ® d( - Address City AA Zip gi5~26 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. 1 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 I 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 1 have any doubts, I am advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance. Applicant's Signature Date As owner of the roperty involved in this request, I have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as a property owner. Propertwner's ignature (required) Date Fro be completed by City Staff] Date Received; Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $ OVER GAcomm-dev\planning\Porms & Handouts\Zoning Permit Application.doc Job Address: 620 MOUNTAIN AVE N Contractor: ASHLAND OR 97520 Address: C A Owner's Name: CITY OF ASHLAND 0 Phone: P Customer 07160 N State Lic No: L Lic No: P CITY OF ASHLAND T City ~ Applicant: R Address: A C Sub-Contractor: A Phone: T Address: N Applied: 02/25/2013 T Issued: Expires: 08/24/2013 R Phone: State Lic No: Maplot: 391 E04DD200 L-J City Lie No: DESCRIPTION: Pysical & Environmental Constraints Permit - North Mountain Park Contact Person Anne Thayer VALUATION Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description Total for Valuation: MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL F PERMIT FEE DETAIL Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount Physical Constraints Permit 982.00 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.ocus CITY OF Request Line: 541-552-2080 -ASHLAND I hereby certify the contents of this application to be correct to the best of my knowledge, and furthermore, that I have read, Fee Summary Paid Amounts understood and agreed to the following: Building: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 1. This permit shall remain valid only in accordance with code State Surcharge: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 or regulation provisions relating to time lapse and revocation Development Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 (180 days). 2. Work shall not proceed past approved inspection stage. All Systems Development Charges: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 required inspections shall be called for 24 hours in advance. Utility Connection Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 3. Any modifications in plans or work shall be reported in advance to the department. Public Works Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 4. Responsibility for complying with all applicable federal, state, Planning Fees: $ 982.00 $ 0.00 or local laws, ordinances, or regulations rests solely with the applicant. Sub-Total: $ 982.00 Fees Paid: $ 0 Total Amount Due: $ 982.00 Applicant Date 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 SHLAND