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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant_240_246_TREE-2023-00203CIT ASF-ILAND April 7, 2023 Notice of Final Decision On April 6, 2023, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following: Planning Action: PA -TREE -2023-00203 Subject Property: 240.246 Grant St. Applicant: Hillview Condominium HOA Description: A request for removal of two Raywood ash trees, each approximately 25 feet tall with 20 -foot canopies. The application materials show that the locations of the two trees are too close to the multifamily residence and are causing damage to the concrete walkways and structure foundation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi Family Residential; ZONING: R-2 ASSESSOR'S MAP & TAX LOTS: 39 1E 05 AC Tax Lot #90000 The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 12th day after the Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of 18 months 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) 18.5.1.050(F) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in ALUO 18.5.1.050(G). 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 Aaron Anderson in the Community Development Department at (541) 488-5305. cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 oshlond.or.us TTY: 800.795.2900 ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION FINDINGS & ORDERS PLANNING ACTION: PA -TREE -2023-00203 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 240-246 Grant St. PROPERTY OWNERS: Hillview Residences LLC APPLICANT: Hillview Condominium HOA DESCRIPTION: A request for removal of two Raywood ash trees each approximately 25 feet tall with 20 -foot canopies. The application materials show that the locations of the two trees are too close to the multifamily residence and are causing damage to the concrete walkways and structure foundation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi Family Residential; ZONING: R-2 ASSESSOR'S MAP & TAX LOTS: 39 lE 05 AC Tax Lot #90000 SUBMITTAL DATE: March 8, 2023 DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: March 9, 2023 STAFF APPROVAL DATE: April 6, 2023 DEADLINE TO APPEAL (4:30 p.m.): April 20, 2023 FINAL DECISION DATE: April 21, 2023 APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: October 21, 2024 DECISION This proposal is to remove two hazard trees from the property located at 240-246 Grant Street. The subject property is on the south side of Grant Street, and to the west of North Main Street. The property is 0.03 acres in size, zoned R-2, and developed with a multifamily quadplex. Because it is a multi -family development a tree removal permit is required. The two trees proposed for removal are: 1). Raywood ash (Fraxinus oxycarpa) approximately 25 feet tall and 10.5 -inch DBH with a canopy spread of approximately 20 feet. The tree is leaning 18 degrees away from the structure. There are numerous cracks and lifting or shifting in the surrounding walkway. 2). Raywood ash (Fraxinus oxycarpa) about 25 feet tall and 10 -inch DBH with a canopy spread of approximately 20 feet. One-sided pruning of the tree has resulted in the tree being heavy on the opposite side. In addition to visible surface roots on both sides of the walkway, there are numerous cracks and lifting of the walkway. The application includes an arborist report indicating that the two trees are still growing and have already caused damage to the walkways and are likely to cause future damage to the residential foundation. Removal of both trees is recommended to prevent greater damage to the primary dwellings. In accordance with the Land Use Ordinance, Notice of Complete Application (NOCA) was mailed to all surrounding properties within 200' of the subject property as well as a physical notice posted along the frontage. No public comment received either in favor or against. The application was reviewed during the Tree Management Advisory Committee (MAC) March TREE -2023-00203 240-246 Grant St. Page I meeting. Staff presented the application and provided an overview for the reason to request the removal. The Tree MAC determined that the trees are inappropriate species for the location and the potential risks associated with these trees consisted of a hazard to the multifamily structure. The Tree MAC voted unanimously to approve the application as submitted. To be deemed a "hazard tree" the condition or location of the tree must clearly present a public safety hazard. Or, that there is a foreseeable danger of property damage to an existing structure or facility, and, that such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment, relocation or pruning. Based on the materials provided by the applicant and a site visit by staff, it is reasonable to conclude that the subject trees are damaging the walkways and threatening to cause damage to the foundation of the building and therefore should be removed. Staff finds that the trees, due to their species, location and size, cause an unacceptable hazard to the property that cannot be reasonably alleviated by means other than removal and replacement. Staff finds the application has sufficiently demonstrated compliance with all applicable approval criteria. The criteria for a Tree Removal Permit are described in AMC Chapter 18.5.7.040.6 as follows: 9. Hazard Tree. A Hazard Tree Removal Permit shall be granted if the approval authority finds that the application meets all of the following criteria or can be made to conform through the imposition of conditions. a. The applicant must demonstrate that the condition or location of the tree presents a clear public safety hazard (i.e., likely to fall and injure persons or property) or a foreseeable danger of property damage to an existing structure or facility, and such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment, relocation, or pruning. See definition of hazard tree in part 18.6. b. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each hazard tree pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. Staff finds that Planning Action #TREE -2023-00203, a request to remove two hazard trees, complies with all applicable city ordinances with the imposition of the conditions attached below. Therefore, Planning Action #TREE -2023-00203 is approved. if any one or more of the following conditions are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #TREE -2 02 3 - 00203 is denied. The following are conditions that are attached to the approval: 1. That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise specifically modified herein. 2. That a suitable mitigation tree be planted on the site at an appropriate location within twelve months of this approval. Brandon Goldman Director Date Department of Community Development TREE -2023-00203 240-246 Grant St. Page 2 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF OREGON County of Jackson The undersigned being first duly sworn states that: 1. 1 am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department. 2. On April 7, 2023 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 #TREE -2023-00203, 240-246 Grant Steet. XendaffEscuin Signature of Employee G: lcomm-devV1annhg4Pianning Adonsfts by SteeAG%Gran6CeanLZ40-2463GranL240-246_TREE-2023-00203WotcingINODIGranL240 246_TREE-Z023-00203 NOD—Mdawtat Mailing.dou 4/712023 AVERY 5160 Peel'Addresse • to avery.com/template, TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC21.0.1 :.:..::- TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3100 _ TREE -2023-00203 ACCESS -MULTI -FAMILY LLC . :: ` :: AMAROTICO EMILEIBROEKEI A_ M1=Y ARBORSMITH TREE PROFESSIONALS 3630 AVIATION WAY ° `: 237 GREENBRIAR PL 6366 BLACKWELL RD MEDFORD, OR 97504 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ; CENTRAL POINT, OR 97502 TREE-2023-00203;391E05AC2200., TREE-2023-40203391E05AD7000 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05ACl 115 BOLIN SHERRY LEE/MARK R,-, BREADBOARD RESTAURANT LLC. , BURGESS RHONDA L TRUSTEE ET A 276 GRANT ST 207 ALICIA ST 267 GRANT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1116 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1108 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1200 CARMAN JEFFREY AISUSANNE D ' CHIANG CHRISTIE T CHOW CRAIG C TRUSTEE 16091 TEXAS SPRINGS RD ' 1381 FOSS RD 454 PRIM ST REDDING, CA 96001 TALENT, OR 97540 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1105 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1107 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1100 DOWDEN RUTH H TRUSTEE ET AL ESCUIN MICHAEL VIKENDALL D GILL CRAIG CIBAXTER DENISE M 1474 POPLAR DR 5 269 GRANT ST 250 SHERIDAN ST MEDFORD, OR 97504 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90000 TREE -2023-00203 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90001 HILLVIEW CONDOMINIUM HOA HILLVIEW RESIDENCES LLC BUTLER HILLVIEW RESIDENCES LLC 718 BLACK OAK DR CHARLES L JR PO BOX 1145 ASHLAND, OR 97520 MEDFORD, OR 97504 1077 99 N ASHLAND, OR 97520 � TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2900 HOUPPERMANS ANNA A 853 POMPADOUR DR ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2000 JACKSON PATRICK W TRUSTEE ET 600 ROBINSON ST 4 LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3600 KAUTH WILLIAM ET AL 258 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1500 L1SK MICHAEL DAVID TRUSTEE ET 5717 FISHERS FRY GOLD HILL, OR 97525 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3900 HOUPPERMANS KALE MIANNA A 272 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2100 JONES HELEN E 264 GRANT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90008 KORTMAN FAMILY TRUST ET AL 2436 CALLS AQUAMARINA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD801 LITHIA CONGREGATION OF JEHOVA 2500 ZEMKE RD TALENT, OR 97540 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD802 HWANG ALICIA 668 N MAIN ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1109 KAPLAN JOKY N TRUSTEE ET AL 462 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 r 1 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2800 LILLY JOSEPH' FLINTISHANNON 271 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2700 MPCARTHY JAMES V ET AL '281 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1118 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05ACl 110 TREE -2023-00 03 391 E05AC1801 MCCLEISTER STEVEN P ET AL MINCHOW JOSHUA E MITCHELL LINDA J 3607 TIERRA BELLA 256 SHERIDAN ST 1072 BELLVIEW AVE SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 AVERY .• Build along lirl'2 tO expasL Pop-up Edge .. -r Use Avery TLn iplate 5 T 00 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3300 ' TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1300 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90007 MITCHELL LINDA J NISKANEN KATHLEEN A TRUSTEE E RAMIREZ ALFREDOIGLORIA PO BOX 793 2599 PIONEER RD 18583 TARA DR ASHLAND, OR 97520 MEDFORD, OR 97501 SALINAS, CA 93908 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD7100 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3000 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3800 RICHMOND CHRISTOPHER L TRUSTE ROBERTS GARY J SCARBROUGH ROY 667 N MAIN ST 247 GREENBRIAR PL 260 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90011 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05ACl 111 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1112 SPRIGGS MARIENNE B VELO/ROBER WELLES RANDAL K WHITAKER JAMES P 246 GRANTS ST 260 SHERIDAN ST 262 SHERIDAN ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 `ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3700 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1117 WHITE WILLIAM E/ALYENE K WOOD JESSICA LEE/ZACHARY M 240-246 Grant St NOD 248 GREENBRIAR PL 263 GRANT ST .04/7/23 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 41 at: avery.com/patents Liquettes d`adresse Easy Peel �5 H LAN D NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: PA -FREE -2023-00203 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 240-246 Grant St. PROPERTY OWNERS: Hillview Residences LLC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tei: 541.488.5305 � q�w Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 msh md.-or .us TTY: 800.735.2900 4"NU1-i1A The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted on Page 1 of this notice. A copy of the application, including all documents, evidence and applicable criteria are available online at "What's Happening in my City" at https://qis..ashiand.or.us/developmentproposaisi. Copies of application materials will be provided at reasonable cost, if requested. Application materials may be requested to be reviewed in-person at the Ashland Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 Winburn Way, via a prearranged appointment by calling (541) 488-5305 or emailing tannin ashland.or.us. Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments within the 14 -day comment period to planning a,ashland.or.us or to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m, on the deadline date shown on Page 1. 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 the application. 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 Staffs decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC 18.5.1.050.G) 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 band 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. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact Aaron Anderson at 541-552-2052 or aaron.anderson ashland.or.us. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at 541-488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arranqements to ensure accessibility to the meetinq. (28 CFR 35.102.-35.104 ADA Title 1). TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (AMC 18.5.7.040.8) Hazard Tree. A Hazard Tree Removal Permit shall be granted if the approval authority finds that the application meets all of the following criteria, or can be made to conform through the imposition of conditions, The applicant must demonstrate that the condition or location of the tree presents a clear public safety hazard (i.e,, likely to fall and injure persons or property) or a foreseeable danger of property damage to an existing structure or facility, and such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment, relocation, or pruning. See definition of hazard tree in part 18.6. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each hazard tree pursuant to section 18,5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT F 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, oregm 97520 rax: 541.5522050 ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 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 17, 2023 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 #TREE -2023-00203, 240-246 Grant Steet. ?AIichaeBuCCivan Signature of Employee G.'comm-dev\ulanningTIanningActionslPAs by Stree5C,4GrantiOrant_240-2464Granf_240-246 TREE-202MO263WobcinglGranL240_246 TREE-202300203_NOC-,fidavRofMailing.docx31S712023 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC2101 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC3100 TREE -2023-00203 ACCESS -MULTI -FAMILY LLC AMAROTICO EMI LEIB ROE KER AMEY ARBORSM€TH TREE PROFESSIONALS 3630 AVIATION WAY 237 GREENBRIAR PL 6366 BLACKWELL RD MEDFORD, OR 97504 ASHLAND, OR 97520 CENTRAL POINT, OR 97502 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC2200 BOLIN SHERRY LEE/MARK R 276 GRANT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1116 CARMAN JEFFREY A/SUSANNE D 16091 TEXAS SPRINGS RD REDDING, CA 96001 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1105 DOWDEN RUTH H TRUSTEE ET AL 1474 POPLAR DR 5 MEDFORD, OR 97504 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD7000 BREADBOARD RESTAURANT LLC 207 ALICIA ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1108 CHIANG CHRISTIE T 1381 FOSS RD TALENT, OR 97540 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1107 ESCUIN MICHAEL VIKENDALL D 495 CHESTNUT 7 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1115 BURGESS RHONDA L TRUSTEE ET A 267 GRANT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC1200 CHOW CRAIG C TRUSTEE 454 PRIM ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1100 GILL CRAIG CIBAXTER DENISE M 250 SHERIDAN ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 i TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90000 ;, E RESIDENCES LLC BUTLER TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC90001 HILLVIEW CONDOMINIUM HOA CHAR CHARLESS L JR HILLVIEW RESIDENCES LLC 718 BLACK OAK DR 1077 HWY 99 N PO BOX 1145 MEDFORD, OR 97504 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2900 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3900 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD802 HOUPPERMANS ANNA A HOUPPERMANS KALE M/ANNA A HWANG ALICIA 853 POMPADOUR DR 272 GREENBRIAR PL 668 N MAIN ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 E ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2000 t TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2100 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05ACI 109 JACKSON PATRICK W TRUSTEE ET JONES HELEN E KAPLAN JOKY N TRUSTEE ET AL 600 ROBINSON ST 4 1264 GRANT ST 462 STRAWBERRY LN LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 1 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC3600 KAUTH WILLIAM ET AL 258 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1500 LISK MICHAEL DAVID TRUSTEE ET 5717 FISHERS FRY GOLD HILL, OR 97525 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1118 MCCLEISTER STEVEN P ET AL 3607 TIERRA BELLA SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 TREE -2023-00203 393 E05AC90008 KORTMAN FAMILY TRUST ET AL 2436 CALLE AQUAMARINA SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AD801 LITHIA CONGREGATION OF JEHOVA 2500 ZEMKE RD TALENT, OR 97540 TREE -2023-00203 391E05AC2800 LILLY JOSEPH FLINT/SHANNON 271 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC2700 MCCARTHY JAMES V ET AL 281 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1110 TREE -2023-00203 391 E05AC1801 MINCHOW JOSHUA E MITCHELL LINDA J 256 SHERIDAN ST 1072 BELLVIEW AVE ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 09 L S Ald jA' �' M n TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AC3300 TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AC1300 TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AC90007 MITCHELL LINDA J NISKANEN KATHLEEN A TRUSTEE E RAMIREZ ALI=REDOIGLORIA PO BOX 793 2599 PIONEER RD 18583 TARA DR ASHLAND, OR 97520 MEDPORD, OR 97501 SALINAS, CA 93908 TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AD7100 TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AC3000 TREE-2023-00203 391 E05AC3800 RICHMOND CHRISTOPHER L TRUSTE ROBERTS GARY J SCARBROUGH ROY 667 N MAIN ST 247 GREENBRIAR PL 260 GREENBRIAR PL ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE-2023-00203 391E05AC90011 TREE-2023-00203 391E05ACII11 TREE-2023-00203 391E05AC1112 SPRIGGS MARIENNE B VELD/ROBER WELLES RANDAL K WHITAKER JAMES P 246 GRANTS ST 1260 SHERIDAN ST 262 SHERIDAN ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TREE-2023-00203 391E05AC3700 TREE-2023-00203 391E05AC1117 240-246 Grant St NOC WHITE WILLIAM E/ALYENE K WOOD JESSICA LEE/ZACHARY M 03/17/23 248 GREENBRIAR PL 263 GRANT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 41 j 06P3 Cfll-CIOcl osocka 0j acne f�uojc ping i sloqel ssaappV jaad Ase] � N F,�, I A F �.� ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION Planning Division CITY Oft51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE # TREE -2023-00203 ,4.5 H LA N D 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6046 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Street Address 240 - 246 Grant Street Assessor's Map No. 391 E Tax Lot(s) Zoning Camp Plan Designation APPLICANT Pursuing L,EED® Certification? © YES ® NO Name Hlliview, Condominium HOA Phone 541.842.2404 E -Mail johnC�tgmrealestat2s2rr+€ces.com Address 718 Black Oak City Medford Zip 97504 Name same as applicant Phone E -Mail Address SURVEYOR ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER Title Address 6366 Blackwell Road Title Address Arborsmittt Tree Professionals City Zip Phone 541.261.6{)19 Pity Central Paint Phone city E -Mail arhorsmithtreepros@gmaii.cnm Zip 97502 E -Mail 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 he shown an the drawings and visible upon the site inspection. to the event the pins are not shown or their location found to be incorrect, the owner assumes full responsibility. 1 further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be an 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 an 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 atm x ense. If I have any doubts,I am advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance. Applicant's Sign ure Date 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 �l�rnP��,r+-est �55c�trc.� Signature (required) Date Iro beau "led by city SW Date Received 3/9/2023 Zoning Permit Type Type 1 Filing Fee $ $100.00 OVER N G`comm•dei'piannu�g�Funns$Handnuts'2uningPermit Appka mT,dae ZONING PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ❑ APPLICATION FORM must be completed and signed by both applicant and property owner. ❑ FINDINGS OF FACT -- Respond to the appropriate zoning requirements in the form of factual statements or findings of fact and supported by evidence. Dist the findings criteria and the evidence that supports it. Include information necessary to address all issues detailed in the Pre -Application Comment document. ❑ 2 SETS OF SCALED PLANS no larger than 11"x17'. Include site plan, building elevations, parking and landscape details. (Optional —1 additional large set of plans, 2'0', to use in meetings) ❑ FEE (Check, Charge or Cash) ❑ LEED® CERTIFICATION (optional) — Applicant's wishing to receive priority planning action processing shall provide the following documentation with the application demonstrating the completion of the following steps: • Hiring and retaining a LI=ED® Accredited Professional as part of the project team throughout design and construction of the project; and • The LEEDQ checklist indicating the credits that will be pursued. NOTE: • Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. • Applications will not be accepted without a complete application form signed by the applicant(s) AND property owner(s), all required materials and full payment. • All applications received are reviewed for completeness by staff within 30 days from application date in accordance with ORS 227.178. • The first fifteen COMPLETE applications submitted are processed at the next available Planning Commission meeting. (Planning Commission meetings include the Hearings Board, which meets at 1:30 pm, or the full Planning Commission, which meets at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the City Council Chambers at 1175 East Main 8t). • A notice of the project request will be sent to neighboring properties for their comments or concerns. • If applicable, the application will also be reviewed by the Tree and/or Historic Commissions. 0 tcomm-dcOplanninffarms & HandouistZoning Penni€ Applicatiau.dce February 22"d, 2023 ARBORSMITH TREE PROFESSIONALS, LLC 6366 Blackwell rd. Central Point, OR 97502 Tel. 541-261-6016 Hillview Condominiums HOA 240-246 Grant St Ashland, OR 97520 CCB Lic. 213530 Per your request I have examined the two ash trees of concern on your property, my observations are as follows: Tree #1: Raywood Ash (Fraxinus axycarpa) est 25' tall with a DBH of 10.8" and canopy spread of 20'. This tree was observed to have an estimated lean of 18° away from the structure. This imbalance amplified by pruning for building clearance will result in stimulated root growth towards the primary dwellings foundation in order to resist uprooting. There are numerous cracks and shifting/lifting of the surrounding walkways. The damage to the walkways is likely a precursor to future foundation damage. Tree #2: Raywood Ash (Fraxinus axycarpa) est 25' tall with a DBH of 10.0" and canopy spread of 20'. This tree was observed to be in close proximity to the primary dwellings. The majority of branches and foliage on the building side of the tree have been pruned off resulting in the tree being heavy in the other direction. There are numerous cracks and shifting/lifting of the surrounding walkways with surface roots visible on both sides of the walkway. The damage to the walkways is likely a precursor to future foundation damage. One of the main tops is broken likely due to wind or storm damage. The raywood ash tree is a commonly observed tree in the southern Oregon area. While I have on numerous occasions recommended planting of this species. I would never have recommended planting them in this location. These trees are still in their juvenile years and are already outgrowing their location. With a predicted average height of 40'+ (1 have personally seen some in the 80'-90' height range, with 4'-5' DBH trunks) the damages will only increase if allowed to continue growing. My recommendation would to be to remove these trees before they cause more damage to the primary dwellings. Trees should be replaced with a variety that will not outgrow the location like; dogwood, star magnolia, crape myrtle, dwarf trees, etc. 'Regards, ZACHARY G. SMITH, Owner ISA Certified Arborist PN -8034A ARBORS= TREE PROFESSIONALS LLC YOUR LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED FULL SERVICE ISA CERTIFIED TREE CARE EXPERTS ARBORSNHT I TREE PROFESSIONALS LLC YOUR LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED FULL SERVICE ISA CERTIFIED 'FREE CARE EXPERTS J,;y� O yAl+' 33 x Tree#1 lean angle cracking and lifting of sidewalk Tree #2 cracking and surface root Cracking of slabs at three entrances to the primary dwellings nearest trees #1&2. ZGS: Encl: Photos CC: Client file. ARBORSMIM TREE PROFESSIONALS LLC YOUR LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED FULL SERVICE ISA CERTIFIED TREE CARE EXPERTS