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ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENT SHEET
September 7, 2017
PLANNING ACTION: PW-2017- 01586
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 130 Helman Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Kilham Trust/Helman House
(Contact Daughter Nancy Kilharn at 541-261-5961)
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Street Tree Removal Permit to remove two street trees for
the property located at 130 Helman Street. The trees are a 24-inch diameter Black Locust and a
12-inch diameter California Sycamore.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: E-1; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E
04CC; TAX LOT #:5200
The Tree Commission recommends that the requested removal of the sycamore be approved and
mitigated on-site with the planting of a small Dogwood or Maple.
The Commissioners recommend that other options be pursued for the Black Locust to include
"cobra cabling", bolting or pruning for limb end weight reduction, Commissioners noted that this
tree has great form and does not appear likely to come down, and that it is unclear whether the
applicants have fully explored alternatives such as pruning, relocation, or sidewalk repair. If the
sidewalk is replaced, options to accommodate the tree should be considered including root
barriers or permeable or rubber sidewalks and an arborist should inspect the root zone,
Commissioners recommended that the applicants provide a risk assessment form prepared by an
arborist if they wish to pursue removal of the tree as a hazard.
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Department of Community Development Tel: 541-488-5350 CITY F
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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1:240 Mapping is schematic only and bears no warranty of accuracy.
All features, structures, facilities, easement or roadway locations
1 inch ® 20 feet should be independently field verified for existence and/or location.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ~
Street Address 1 ~ : J-g
Assessor's Map No. 39 1 E Tax Lot(s) o c-3
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PROPERTY OWNER
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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING THE TREE REMOVAL (e.g., tree service)
Name /A C, t j h G. u,•, 1 'fi I~ Phone E-Mail
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Address 2~L r Zip 17
ARBO~yRIST, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER
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Address t1 P` Cit)t ~yrc a~ o I Zip
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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. I hereby
certify that the statements and information contained in this application are in all respects, true and correct. 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 to support this request,
2) that the information contained in this application are adequate, and further
3) that all trees, structures, or improvements are properly located on the ground.
Property Owner's Signature (required) Date
STAFF DECISION:
Permit is hereby (circle one): Approved Approved with Conditions Denied
Conditions of Approval
Is the tree 18" d.b.h or greater? ❑ NO ❑ YES Has the City Administrator has been notified: ❑ NO ❑ YES
Community Development Director/PlanningManager Signature Date
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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PROPERTY OWNER
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Address _ S , r2~ e Sc ('L~ J City Zip S c:
Name Phone E-Mail
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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. 1 hereby
certify that the statements and information contained in this application are in all respects, true and correct. 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 to support this request;
2) that the information contained in this application are adequate; and further
3) that all trees, structures, or improvements are properly located on the ground.
Property Owner's Signature (required) Date
STAFF DECISION:
Permit is hereby (circle one): Approved Approved with Conditions Denied
Conditions of Approval
Is the tree 18" d.b.h or greater? ❑ NO ❑ YES Has the City Administrator has been notified: ❑ NO ❑ YES
Community' Development Director/Planning' Manager. Signature Date
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ARBORSMITH TREE PROFESSIONALS, LL
930 Amanda Way
Central Point, OR 97502
Tel. 541-261-6016
CCB Lic. 200417
August 3, 2017
Alice Kilham
345 Harrison St
Ashland, OR 97520
RE: 130 Helman St Property ® 2 Tree evaluation.
Dear Ms Kilham:
Per your request 1 have inspected the health and safety of the Black Locust (Robinia
pseudoacacia) which has an DBH (diameter at breast height) of 24.2 inches and height of
approximately 45 feet. The second tree is a California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa) which has a DBH
of 12.2 inches and an approximate height of 45 feet. The Locust tree is conservation status G5-Secure
and the California Sycamore is commonly observed and not rated for conservation.
The Black Locust tree has poor trunk/branch unions with included bark, commonly observed in
this species. This increases the chances of a major structural failure of the tree as a whole. The tree's
roots and root crown are damaging the curb, sidewalk and are in close proximity to water lines. The
main trunk and branches interfere with power, phone and cable tv wiring. This is a large variety of tree
which has been planted in the planter strip between the curb and sidewalk and is oversize for that
application. I would recommend removal of this tree and replacement with a qualified street tree per
city standards.
The California Sycamore has problems as well. It was planted in a much too small area with
mere inches between concrete structures (a curb and a foot high retaining wall). Due to the proximity
to the Black Locust photo-tropism has caused it to try to grow only to the south east seeking light and
rapidly increasing height resulting in a poor height to trunk diameter ratio. This also resulted in the
tree having a significant lean over the neighbors property with all the foliage weight to the side of the
lean. We have concerns that removal of the locust tree there will not be a wind break to protect it
from strong gusts. There are also issues of heavy pollen from the tree which may affect respiratory
issues. This tree should be removed and not replaced due to the limited space available.
ARBORSAUTH TREE PROFESSIONALS
YOUR LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED FULL SERVICE ISA CERTIFIED TREE CARE EXPERTS
Alice Kilham
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Removal and replacement with an appropriate species for the area is recommended. See
attached photos. As a footnote-the Black Locust is not a recommended street tree in Ashland.
Thank you for your business. Please call if we can be of assistance in the future.
Yours truly:
ARBORSMITH TREE PROFESSIONALS
ZACHARY G. SMITH, Owner
ISA Certified Arborist PN-8034A
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Encl: Photos
CC: Client file.
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#1- Lifting sidewalk. #1- Damage to curb and street. #1 Utility line interference.
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2- Proximity to curbs and damage. #2 Foliage displaced over neighbors. #1® Poor trunk unions and
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1:120 Mapping is schematic only and bears no warranty of accuracy.
All features, structures, facilities, easement or roadway locations
1 inch =10 feet should be independently field verified for existence and/or location.
Job Address: 130 HELMAN ST Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
A Owner's Name: TRUST KILHAM 0 Phone:
P Customer 08849 N State Lic No:
L HELMAN HOUSE City Lic No:
L Applicant: 131 HELMAN ST {
Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A
Sub-Contractor:
A Phone: Address:
N Applied: 08/16/2017 0
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Expires: 02/12/2018 R
Phone:
State Lic No:
Maplot: 391 E04CC5200 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: Street tree removal for black locust and california sycamore.
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 29.00
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 C I T Y F
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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: $ 29.00 $ 29.00
or local laws, ordinances, or regulations rests solely with the
Sub-Total: $ 29.00
applicant. Fees Paid: $ 29.00
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Applicant Date Total Amount Due: $ 0
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 F
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