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- I T OF
November 7, 2014
Notice of Final Decision
On November 7, 2014, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following:
Planning Action: 2014-01751
Subject Property: 175-185 Brooks Ln.
Co-Applicants: Fred & Cynthia GreweBarbara Evans
Description: A Tree Removal Permit request to remove two trees within 50 feet of a Locally
Significant Wetland, for the property located at 175 and 185 Brooks Lane.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Suburban Residential; ZONING: R-1-3.5;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E 11CA TAX LOTS: 2763 and 2764
The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 13'h day after the
Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of one year and all conditions of
approval identified on the attached Findings are required to be met prior to project completion.
The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are
available for review 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.
Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice of Final Decision may request a
reconsideration of the action 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 ALUO
18.108.070(B)(2)(c). The ALUO sections covering reconsideration and appeal procedures are attached.
The appeal may not be made directly to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact, Michael Pina in the Community
Development Department at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541A88-5305
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 `
wwtt.aslaiand.or.us
SECTION 18.108.070(B)2 Effective Date of Decision and Appeals.
B. Actions subject to appeal:
2. Type I Planning Actions.
a. Effective Date of Decision. The final decision of the City for planning actions resulting from the
Type I Planning Procedure shall be the Staff Advisor decision, effective on the 13th day after
notice of the decision is mailed unless reconsideration of the action is approved by the Staff
Advisor or appealed to the Commission as provided in section 18.108.070(B)(2)(c).
b. Reconsideration. The Staff Advisor may reconsider Type I planning actions as set forth below.
i. Any party entitled to notice of the planning action, or any City Agency may request
reconsideration of the action after the decision has been made by providing evidence to the
Staff Advisor that a factual error occurred through no fault of the party asking for
reconsideration, which in the opinion of the staff advisor, might affect the decision.
Reconsideration requests are limited to factual errors and not the failure of an issue to be
raised by letter or evidence during the opportunity to provide public input on the application
sufficient to afford the Staff Advisor an opportunity to respond to the issue prior to making a
decision.
ii. Reconsideration requests shall be received within five (5) days of mailing. The Staff Advisor
shall decide within three (3) days whether to reconsider the matter.
iii. If the Planning Staff Advisor is satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the
Staff Advisor shall withdraw the decision for purposes of reconsideration. The Staff Advisor
shall decide within ten (10) days to affirm, modify, or reverse the original decision. The Staff
Advisor shall send notice of the reconsideration decision to affirm, modify, or reverse to any
party entitled to notice of the planning action.
iv. If the Staff Advisor is not satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff
Advisor shall deny the reconsideration request. Notice of denial shall be sent to those parties
that requested reconsideration.
c. Appeal.
i. Within twelve (12) days of the date of the mailing of the Staff Advisor's final decision,
including any approved reconsideration request, the decision may be appealed to the Planning
Commission by any party entitled to receive notice of the planning action. The appeal shall be
submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary on a form approved by the City
Administrator, be accompanied by a fee established pursuant to City Council action, and be
received by the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 12th day after the notice of decision is
mailed.
ii. If an appellant prevails at the hearing or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing
shall be refunded. The fee required in this section shall not apply to appeals made by
neighborhood or community organizations recognized by the city and whose boundaries
include the site.
iii. The appeal shall be considered at the next regular Planning Commission or Hearings Board
meeting. The appeal shall be a de novo hearing and shall be considered the initial evidentiary
hearing required under ALUO 18.108.050 and ORS 197.763 as the basis for an appeal to the
Land Use Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission or Hearings Board decision on appeal
shall be effective 13 days after the findings adopted by the Commission or Board are signed
by the Chair of the Commission or Board and mailed to the parties.
iv. The appeal requirements of this section must be fully met or the appeal will be considered by
the city as a jurisdictional defect and will not be heard or considered.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-0175.1
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 175-185 Brooks Ln.
CO-APPLICANTS: Fred and Cynthia Grewe and Barbara Evans
DESCRIPTION: A Tree Removal Permit request to remove two trees within 50 feet of a
Locally Significant Wetland, for the property located at 175 and 185 Brooks Lane.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Suburban Residential; ZONING: R-1-3.5;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E 11 CA TAX LOTS: 2763 and 2764
SUBMITTAL DATE: October 7, 2014
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: October 17, 2014
STAFF APPROVAL DATE: November 7, 2014
FINAL DECISION DATE: November 20, 2014
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: November 20, 2015
DECISION
The subject properties are contiguous lots located at the intersection of Abbott Avenue and Brooks Lane,
within the Chautauqua Trace subdivision, and are zoned R-1-3.5. A portion of the subject properties are
within the wetland protection zone of Locally Significant Wetland, as identified on official maps..
The application proposes to remove two Birch trees greater than six-inches DBH within the wetland
protection zone, which have been infected with Buprestid beetle, and are causing the trees to drop limbs
and are in significant decline. The arborist report states that the trees are too far gone to save, and
recommends removing the trees as soon as possible as an attempt to preserve other trees in the area. The
report also proposes suitable replacement trees that would be well suited to the area and are
resistant/immune to the problem at this time.
The City of Ashland Tree Commission reviewed the proposal at their November 6, 2014 regular
meeting, and recommend approving the request as submitted. Overall, staff believes that removal of the
two trees will not have a negative impact on the tree densities and canopy of the area as there many trees
in the immediate vicinity. Moreover, that removal will not have an impact on erosion of surface waters
as the trees are planted at the extreme limits of the wetland protection zone. Therefore, with the
conditions of approval below, staff approves of the removal request.
The criteria for a Tree Removal Permit are described in AMC Chapter 18.61.080, as follows:
A. Hazard Tree: The Staff Advisor shall issue a tree removal permit for a hazard tree if the
applicant demonstrates that a tree is a hazard and warrants removal.
1. A 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 of property damage to an existing structure and such
hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment or pruning.
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2. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each hazard tree pursuant
to AMC 18.61.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the
permit.
Planning Action PA-2014-01751is 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 PA-
2014-01751 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 mitigation trees be planted elsewhere on the property identified by the applicant within 180
days from the date of this approval. The applicant shall submit their proposed mitigation trees to the
Planning Division so as it may be part of the record of decision. The trees shall be planted and
mainta' according to the specifications in the City Tree Planting and Maintenance Guidelines.
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Bill Molnar, Director Date
Department of Community Development
PA #2014-01751
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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 November 7, 2014 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 #2014-01751, 175-185 Brooks Ln.
Sign re of Employee
Document311/612014
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TREE COMMISSION MINUTES
November 6, 2014
CALL TO ORDER - Ashland Tree Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on November 6,
2014 in the Siskiyou Room in the Community Development and Engineering Services Building located
at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon.
CoinT»issioners Present Council Liaison
Ken Schmidt - Absent Carol Voisin
Gregg Trunnell - Absent Staff
Russ Neff Michael Pina, Planning liaison
Casey Roland
Christopher John
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Russ motioned, and John seconded, to approve the October 9, 2014 regular meeting minutes. The
motion carried unanimously.
WELCOME GUESTS & PUBLIC FORUM
The Commission welcomed two guests to the meeting, both of whom expressed interest in joining the
Commission.
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-01751
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 175-185 Brooks Ln.
CO-APPLICANTS: Fred and Cynthia Grewe and Barbara Evans
DESCRIPTION: A Tree Removal Permit request to remove two trees within 50 feet of a
Locally Significant Wetland, for the property located at 175 and 185 Brooks Lane.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Suburban Residential; ZONING: R-1-3.5
All commissioners visited the site. No ex parte contacts declared with the exception of Roland, who was
hired by the applicant to remove the trees. Roland then excused himself and left the room. In reviewing
the application, the commission agreed the Birch Beatle has been causing significant damage in rapid
numbers all across the valley, and these trees are no exception. Therefore, the Commission
recommended approving the application as submitted.
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John motioned, Neff seconded, that the application to remove two Birch trees be approved as
submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-01873
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2370 Blue Sky Ln.
APPLICANT: Robert Grisso j
DESCRIPTION: A Tree Removal Permit request to remove three trees - a ten-inch Norway
Maple, an eight-inch Redbud, and a 13-inch Modesto Ash - that were retained as part of the original
subdivision approval, located at 2370 Blue Sky. The submitted arborist report noted that the trees are in
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poor health, likely due to construction, and removal would allow for the remaining existing trees to have
a net gain in canopy coverage for long-term health and survival.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential; ZONING: R-1-10;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E 23BA TAX LOT: 502
All commissioners visited the site, however were not able to access the rear yard for a closer look at the
subject trees. No ex parte contacts declared with the exception of John, who was hired by the applicant
to remove the trees. John then excused himself and left the room. Pina presented the staff report saying
this action is somewhat different from the typical tree removal request, as the subject trees were retained
as a buffer in part of a Performance Standards Subdivision. In reviewing the applicant's findings, the
Commission agreed with the arborist in that removal of these three trees will allow the adjacent trees to
thrive in their new environment. Furthermore, the commission discussed that the proposed trees are
close to a building on an adjacent lot, and therefore will not negatively impact the screening of adjacent
properties.
Roland motioned, Neff seconded, that the application to remove three trees that were originally
retained. The motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-01875
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 515 Poplar
APPLICANT: Jane Slater
DESCRIPTION: A Tree Removal request to remove a hazardous Willow tree placed on the
property line of the subject property line and a subdivision open space, adjacent to Mook (Clear) Creels,
located at 515 Poplar.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential; ZONING: R-1.5;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 lE 04CD TAX LOTS: 407
All commissioners visited the site. No ex parte contacts declared. Pina presented a staff report declaring
that this tree looks to be in significant decline, and should be removed immediately. John agreed with
staff in that this tree has is clearly a hazard, and need to be removed. Although they advised to limit the
amount of bank disturbance, as this may constitute to erosion of the established stream corridor.
Russ motioned, Roland seconded, that the willow tree be removed with special attention to protect
the stream bank. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
In regards to the "haircut" the two street trees located at 25 North Main received, Roland expressed a
strong disappointment that the City had allowed the trees to effectively be topped, when the permit did
not allow this. He continued that this has set a precedent for other business owners, and that the city
should take action on the property owner. Staff is aware of the issue, and it is being discussed internally.
Roland also talked about his visit to the Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He was amazed
how the pathways and other additions to the gardens are designed around the trees, not the other way
around. In addition, was thoroughly impressed with their rubber sidewalks, which were made in-house
and used exclusively within the garden, expanded over tree roots providing a smooth transition. Roland
continued to say that the use of rubber sidewalks in urban areas would reap more benefits to the natural
environment than concrete or asphalt.
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None given.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectively submitted by Assistant Planner Michael Pink
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: 2014-01751
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 175 & 185 Brooks Lane
OWNER/APPLICANT: Fred & Cynthia Grewe
DESCRIPTION: A Tree Removal Permit request to remove two trees within 50 feet of a Locally
Significant Wetland, for the property located at 175 and 185 Brooks Lane.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Suburban Residential; ZONING: R-1-3.5;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1 E 11 CA TAX LOTS: 2763 and 2764
NOTE: The Ashland Tree commission will also review this Planning Action on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM
in the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room) located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: October 17, 2014
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: October 31, 2014
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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 decision
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18.108.040) on. (AMC
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.
TREE REMOVAL
18.61.080 Criteria for Issuance of .tee Removal - Staff Permit
An applicant for a Tree Removal Permit shall demonstrate that the following criteria are satisfied. The Staff
Advisor may require an arborist's report to substantiate the criteria for a permit.
A. Hazard Tree: The Staff Advisor shall issue a tree removal permit for a hazard tree if the applicant
demonstrates that a tree is a hazard and warrants removal.
1. A 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
of property damage to an existing structure and such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be
alleviated by treatment or pruning.
2. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each hazard tree pursuant to AMC
18.61.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit.
B. Tree that is Not a Hazard: The City shall issue a tree removal permit for a tree that is not a hazard if the
applicant demonstrates all of the following:
1. The tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other
applicable Ashland Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to
applicable Site Design and Use Standards and Physical and Environmental Constraints. The Staff
Advisor may require the building footprint of the development to be staked to allow for accurate
verification of the permit application; and
2. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, flow of surface
waters, protection of adjacent trees, or existing windbreaks; and
3. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes, canopies,
and species diversity within 200 feet of the subject property. The City shall grant an exception to this
criterion when alternatives to the tree removal have been considered and no reasonable alternative
exists to allow the property to be used as permitted in the zone. Nothing in this section shall require
that the residential density be reduced below the permitted density allowed by the zone. In making
this determination, the City may consider alternative site plans or placement of structures or alternate
landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to
comply with other provisions of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance.
4. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant
to AMC 18.61.084. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit.
(ORD 2951, 2008; ORD 2883, 2002)
GAcomm-dev\planning\Planning Actions\Noticing PolderWailed Notices & Signs\2014\PA-2014-01751. docx
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 October 17, 2014 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 #2014-01751, 175 & 185 Brooks Lane.
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PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 1001 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 1035 A PA-2014-01751 J 91 E11 CA 2900
122 AMITY ST LLC ACCESS LBOX 30 DAVID
2784 SISKIYOU BLVD PO BOX 4666
ASHLAND, OR 97520 MEDFORD, OR 97501 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2770 PA-2014-01751 3E 11 CA 2900 91
ET BOSBACHISTEPHEN 1 R A 2900
AUBIN-ADDICOTT SUZANNE BOOTH STEPHEN /CRYSTAL K
TRUSTEE ET AL AL
115 BROOKS LN PO BOX 3592 1055 N 5TH ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 JACKSONVILLE, OR 97530
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 1000 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 1002
BUDROE WILLETTE JOSEPHINE BUTLER RENE M/BENITEZ JOHN G ALMERS RICHARD
DEBRA L
215 TOLMAN CR RD 10 T JR 2268 ABBOTT AVE
ASHLAND, OR 97520 3286 INWOOD PL
FAIRFIELD, CA 94534 ASHLAND, OR 97520
ELLENCA 2900
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751
COFFMAN WANDA W COLE HERB /SALLY CZIRBAN 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 9 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD SPC 4 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 7
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CB 1024 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2769 PA-2014-01751 391 El 1 CA 2766
DANIEL WENDY L TRUSTEE ET DRUBEN STAN TRUSTEE ET AL DUN WHIT WOOD CTRUSTEE
AL 125 BROOKS LN 1417 2275 DOLLARHIDE WAY ASHLAND, OR 97520 SAN JOSE, CA 95131
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2767 PA-2014-01751 391 El I CA 2765 PA-2014-017 51 391 1 CA 2900
FENN DONNELLY ET AL GARFIELD JULIE TRUSTEE AL 215 GTOLMAN ILBERT JILL JIL CREEK RD 12
145 BROOKS LN PO BOX 4427
ASHLAND, OR 97520 SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913-4427 ASHLAND, OR 97520
E 11 CA 900
PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2746 PA-2014-01751 391 El ICA 2900 GRAHAM S751 391COLLEEN
GLOVER SHEILAH J GOTAJ DANIEL RICHARD
415 WELLESLEY AVE 808 ANTONINETTE LN A 215 TOLMAN 1;R RD 36
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA ASHLAND, OR 97520
94080
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 El I CA 2763 PA-2014-01751
A/CYNTHIA HANSON JUDITH 1 E11CA 2900
GRANT NORM W/FOX JEANNE GREWE FREDERIC 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 31
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 13 ANNE ASHLAND, OR 97520
ASHLAND, OR 97520 185 BROOKS LN
ASHLAND, OR 97520
CRAIG WE11CA 2742
PA-2014-01751 391 E11CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E 1 ICA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391
HAZEL I DEANE LIVING TRUST HENICK JOHN JOSEPH/PATRICIA H HO BOXOOPER CRAIG
ANNE 1201
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 3 15568 NW SAINT ANDREWS DR EAGLE POINT, OR 97524
ASHLAND, OR 97520 PORTLAND, OR 97229
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2759
IRELAND SERENE/KERR MARK JEFFERS BILLY DON/WELCH 23 6 ABBOTT AVET B TRUSTEE
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 37 CHRISTINA A
ASHLAND, OR 97520 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD SPC 32 ASHLAND, OR 97520
ASHLAND, OR 97520
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PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2745 PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391E 11 CA 2900
KING WAYNE B/CONG XIA LANE LINDA JOYCE LARSEN DEBBIE J
2359 ABBOTT AVE 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 33 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD #11
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2743 PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2756
LININGTON PETER S TRUSTEE LULL SUMMER ELIZABETH MATTHEWS DONALD M/ROSEN
2228 DOLLARHIDE WAY 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 8 JUDITH A
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 2340 ABBOTT AVE
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E 11 CA 2900
MC FADDEN JACQUELEINE T MENEFEE LEONORA C MILLER SHERI ANN
/CATHERINE J 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD SPC 21 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD #1
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 27 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2764 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2758
MURPHY THOMAS /HUBERTA O'DONNELL BARBARA EVANS PETRONE ROD/LEANNE
215 TOLMAN CR RD 34 175 BROOKS LN 2324 ABBOTT AVE
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2761 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2755 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2754
PUCCI LYNNE W TRUSTEE ET QUIETT PLACE TRUST ET AL QUIETT WILLIAM K TRUSTEE
2300 ABBOTT AVE 931 PINECREST TERR 931 PINECREST TERR
ASHLAND, OR 97520, ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2744 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900
RACHLES JUNE TRUSTEE / REID SUSAN E ROBARTS EVA MARY
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 6 8 HERITAGE DR 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 26
ASHLAND, OR 97520 SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 100 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2741 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2787
ROLIH MAX F TRUSTEE RUTLEDGE WAYNE RUTLEDGE WAYNE
2290 EAST MAIN ST S/O'DRISCOLL ANN S/O'DRISCOLL ANN
ASHLAND, OR 97520 142 BROOKS LN 142 BROOKS LN
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2757 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900
RYAN CHARLES R /MELISSA SATLER SERGIO TRUSTEE ET SEROPIAN BARBARA H
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 29 PO BOX 3157 3810 LEAHI AVE APT 109
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 HONOLULU, HI 96815
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CB 200 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900
SHAFFER FAIN SHOUP SALLY S /RICHARD L SMELCER JOSEPHINE FERN
283 B STREET 215 TOLMAN CRK RD 38 REV TRUST ET AL
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2900 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2768 PA-2014-01751 391 E11 CA 2789
SMILO SHERRY SMITH LARRY K/KAREN I SMITH LARRY K/KAREN 1
2305 ASHLAND ST 281 317 2ND ST 317 2ND ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520 HUNTINGTON BEACH,-CA 92648 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
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STRATTON JOHN D TRUSTEE TAYLOR BILLY P/FEN L THIRING DONALD C
P O BOX 214 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 18 PO BOX 3556
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THUNDERCLOUD SOPHIA TOLMAN CREEK PARK LLC TRAVALLEE DANIEL
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 19 1182 TIMBERLINE TERR 215 TOLMAN CR RD 23
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
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TRIVETTE TYLER /EMILY ULRICH LIVING TRUST ET AL VALINE ROBERT ARTHUR
215 TOLMAN CREEK RD #15 1614 CITY LIGHTS 215 TOLMAN CREEK RD 2
ASHLAND, OR 97520 SANTA FE, NM 87507 ASHLAND, OR 97520
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rorn : Casey Roland Thu, Oct 16, 2014 07:10 PM
<caseyprolandtreecare@gmail.com>
Subject : 175 and 185 Brooks Ln.
To : Michael Pina <michael.pina@ashland.or.us>
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Hi mike, I re-looked at the White Birches in question this evening, Cynthia's tree
appears to have declined dramatically since my last inspection with more staining and
failing branches due to an infestation of Buprestid beetles. The next door neighbor's
Birch is showing mild decline and spotty staining as well, but, will in all likelihood,
follow suit. I recommend removal of both at this time to avoid contamination of
neighboring White Birches in this area. A suitable replacement tree in this area would
best be a Betula nigra, they are resistant/immune to this problem at this time, and I
believe there may be some smaller statured cultivars that will suit the confines'of the
planting areas, should the property owners choose to plant on site. Feel free to give
me a jingle if you have any questions or concerns.
Casey.
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ZON PERMIT APPLICATIOA
Planning Division
51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE #
CITY o v
-ASHLAND 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ~IL~F" ~,r~-(G~/~
Pursuing LEEDO Certification? ❑ YES ❑ NO
j DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Street Address 1 '7 5 ~
Assessor's Map No, 391 E Tax Lot(s)
Zoning Comp Plan Designation
APPLICANT
Name ~Da Cyl t71 ttA (11<26A&L Phone 5:t-F 9 8 l - _7677 E-Mail <Z /zn f) I 1 ~6ac
Address -I GfCS L'!~\Oe city &-el 61/aIL-IC-D Zip c,~L_G 7 _`5~2 0
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PROPERTY OWNER
Name A} ( Phone E-Mail
Address City Zip
SURVEYOR, ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITEC , OTHER,
Title Name O-A,626L,6,N O Phone 5q ( q f i -CO'Z E-Mail
City Zip
Address
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. l understand that all proper y 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. l further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be on me to
establish,
1) that /produced sufficient factual evidence at the hearing to support this request;
2) that the findings of fact furnished justifles 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.
aure in thl egard 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
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be re ved amy expense. If I h a oubts, I in advised to seek competent professional advice and ass/stance.
Applicant's Signature Date
As wngr of the propert invol din this request/ have read and understood the complete application and its consequences tome as a property
wner.~ _
Property Owner's Signature (required) Date
rro be completed by City Staff
Date Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $
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Job Address: 185 BROOKS LN Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
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A Owner's Name: FREDERIC/CYNTHIA GREWE O Phone:
P Customer 07974 N State Lic No:
P FREDERIC/CYNTHIA GREWE T City Lic No:
L Applicant: 185 BROOKS LN R
Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A
C C Sub-Contractor:
A Phone: T Address:
N Applied: 10/07/2014 Q
T Issued: R
Expires: 04/05/2015 Phone:
State Lic No:
Maplot: 391 E11 CA2763 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: Tree Removal for two trees located on 175 & 185 Brooks
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 RemovalNerification 28.00
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
CITY OF
Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080