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Home My WebLink AboutBush_111_TREE-2019-00086I do not like to kill anything that is living. This tree was planted in 1938 and the boy who planted it (now in his 90's) came to talk to me about ten years ago. C,e4&A There are problems and safety issues with this 44tpgos tree. L,L o�A u's , i LAJ V it must be 50 feet tall and divided at the base. There, is a deep hole between the two trunks at the base that collects water and thus likely rot. The two trunks are not straight and there is a concern that one or the other may fal I sometime in the future as the base weakens. The water meter is right next to the tree and the pipe on the city side is leaking. Steve Walker from the water department has been out several times over the last year. He states that it is his belief that the roots of the tree are impinging on or wrapping on the pipes and causing the leak. He was most recently out yesterday. He states that if the tree remains that it is likely that the meter will have to be moved to another location which will be costly for the city and for me as well. As much as I do not like to take down a tree l believe this one is causing problems with pipes and also a safety issue should it fall and hurt someone or cause property damage. I am asking the city for permission to remove this tree. November 7, 2019 To Whom It May Concern The incense cedar tree in front of Judy Eman,uel's house should be removed because there is a large hole beneath where the two trunks emerge that collects water and rot. The tree is very tall and the trunks diverge from each other and are at risk of falling and causing damage or injury. It is also right next to the water meter. The roots can cause a problem for water lines. Sincerely Sione Fataua Certified Arborist , Xl €*.. is, e €R ;ref- �• � ��e ma �_ .ram§=• gg NJ e- i_ ., • ttf�'aa , s �' r y l < a '5 A' t� >i,, sus Y''s ,+,�, - t'• 5 t 4 - Y �lanning Division CITY ci c 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 54i-4$8-5305 Fax54I-488-b006 ASHLfkND STREET TREE REMOVAL PERMIT A tree that is located in any public street right-of-way or other public property may not be removed until a Street Tree Removal Permit has been submitted according to the Application Submission Requirements, below, and reviewed and approved by the City of Ashland. An application for street tree removal must demonstrate that the tree is an emergency, hazard, or dead tree as outlined below in the Application Submission Requirements. Application Submission Requirements. An application for a street tree removal permit shall include all of the following information. 1. Application Form and Fee. The application must include the information requested on the Street T('-ee Removal Permit form provided by the City of Ashland and the permit application fee, Only those property owners of a lot adjoining the street tree location or homeowners' associations responsible for street trees in their development or subdivision may apply to remove an adjoining street tree. If a tree is located in front of more than one property, each property owner or homeowners' association official must sign the Street Tree Removal Permit form. 2. Site Plan. A site plan of the property drawn to scale containing the following information. The scale of the site plan must be at least one inch equals 50 feet or larger. a. North arrow and scale. b. Property boundaries including dimensions of all lot lines and driveway locations. c. Location and width of all public streets, planting strips; and sidewalks adjoining the site. d. Size, species, and location of the tree(s) proposed to be removed. 3. Written Statement. A written statement explaining how the proposed street tree removal satisfies one of the following approval criteria. The Community Development director may require additional inform�ition to demonstrate that the proposed removal satisfies one of the following approval criteria including: 1) a written statement to be prepared by an arborist licensed by the State of Oregon Landscape Contractors Board of Construction Contractors Board and certified by jhe International Society of Arboriculture or American Society of Consulting Arborists; and 2) an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form to be completed by an arborist. Street Tree Remoyal Approval Criteria a) Emergency Tree Removal. The tree presents an immediate danger of collapse and represents a clear and present hazard to persons or property. Immediate danger of collapse is defined as a tree that may already be lean ing, with the surrounding sail heaving, and/or there is a significant likelihood that the tree will topple or otherwise fail and cause damage before a tree removal permit could be obtained through the non -emergency process. b) Hazard Tree Removal. The tree resen�an ublie safety hazard .a., likei to fall and injure persons or property) or foreseeable danger of property damagesting tructure o(r acility, and such azar e y be alleviated by treatment, relocation, or pruning. A hazard tree is a tree that is physically damaged to the degree that it is clear the tree is likely to fall and injure persons or property. A hazard tree may also include a tree that is located within a public right-of-way and is causing damage to existing public or private facilities or services and such facilities or servicos cannot be relocated. c) Dead Tree. The tree is dead. A dead tree is lifeless. Such evidence of lifelessness may include unseasonable lack of foliage, brittle dry branches, or lack of any growth during the growing season. Replacement and Stump Removal. Applicants for approved Street Tree Removal Permits are required to remove any stumps and replace the tree. S.t€lmp removal and replacements for approved street tree removals ,shall meet the following requirements. 1. Any street tree removed shall be removed at ground level or lower. If a tree is removed below ground level, the surface must be restored to finish grade and any regrowth which occurs shall be promptly removo-d. 2. All Street trees shall be an appropriate species selected from and planted according to the City of Ashland Recommended Street Tree List. 3. The minimum size for a replacement tree is eight feet in height or one inch in caliper measured at 12 inches above the root crown. 4. Applicants for a Street Tree Removal Permit may be required to replace the tree or trees being removed with a tree or trees of comparable value. 5. If a street tree is determined to be dead or dying, then the replacement need be no larger than the minimize size described above. Type of Tree(s) C 6 Approximate Diameter at breast height Height S Canopy Location of Tree v S S�`�/Q—�i c Reason for Request _ �- i Are there underground utility lines and/or overhead power lines f fyes, please list which lines are present there sidewalk damage? If yes, has a Public Works permit been issued? c � � 67 3 OVER 0VYIC stts esjto 151'M'TmeRemovalPermit Revi,cd20i�ff..d4oc..�, G S l L V C- VK (Z. c u ,� C.—"t `� 4 C� '��+ ct,' ' /L%� -LoC) �7 ,< c J DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Street Address Assessor's Map No. 391 E Tax Lot(s) U Zoning Comp Plan Designation PROPERTY OWNER 7 0 r Name �u ��r_1_OA�y� Phone E-Mail �b Address (` 7 ti S City Zip q -7 95-0 Name Prone E-Mail Address City Zip PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING THE TREE REMOVAL e.., tree service � 3V 5� c Name 3 Lo A � Phone S� 1 1 E-Mail Address ARBORIST, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OTHER Title Name Address Title Name Address City Zip Phone City Phone City E-Mail E-Mail Zip zip As owner of the property involved in this request, I ha've read and understood the complete application and its cbnsequences to me as a property owner. I hereby certify that the statements and information' contained in this application arb in all respects, true and correct. I further understand that if this requZ 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 frees, structures, or improvements are properly located on the ground. Property 0 ri 's $ig,nature (required) Date C;SUsers\iucasaMesktopSStreet'hee Remove! Persnit_Rcvised 2016.doe City of Ashland Community Development Department 51 Winburn Way Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone: 541-488-5305 Inspection Line: 541-552-2080 Plan Type: Tree Removal Work Class: Tree Removal Permit Review PERMIT NUMBER TREE-2019-00086 Apply Date: 111612019 Ma&'Tax Lot . Propefty Address 391 E08AA800 111 Bush St Owner Information Owner: Judy Emanuel Trustee Et Al Owner 111 Bush St Address: Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 708-0200 Applicant: Applicant lnfomiation Applicant: Judy Emanuel Trustee Et Al Applicant 111 Bush St Address: Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 708-0200 Date: iC. .U-L r Totsl 1=ees: $30.50