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HomeMy WebLinkAboutN_Second_44_TREE-2024-00223i_gCITY ®F ;k-SHLAND" February 27, 2024 Notice of Final Decision On February 27, 2024, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following: Planning Action: PA -TREE -2024-00223 Subject Property: 44 N. Second Street Applicant; Kim Blackwolf for Trinity Parish Church Description: A request for removal of one Norway maple tree about 18 feet tall and 8 inches in diameter at breast height to facilitate new solar panels on the roof of the Trinity Church Hall building. The solar project is proposed to replace two of the five heating systems at Trinity Church. The applicant is proposing to replace the Norway maple with a dwarf Japanese maple to be planted onsite. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial Downtown; ZONING: C -1-D; MAP: 39 IE 09 BD; TAX LOT: 3600. The Community Development D'irector'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 Jennifer Chenoweth 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 57520 Fax: 541.552.2050 ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION FINDINGS & ORDERS PLANNING ACTION: PA -TREE -2024-00223 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 44 N. Second Street OWNERS I APPLICANT: Kim Blackwolf for Trinity Parish Church DESCRIPTION: A request for removal of one Norway maple tree about 18 feet tall and 8 inches hi diameter at breast height to facilitate new solar panels on the roof of the Trinity Church Hall building. The solar project is proposed to replace two of the five heating systems at Trinity Church. The applicant is proposing to replace the Norway maple with a dwarf Japanese maple to be planted onsite. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial Downtown; ZONING: C -1-D; ASSESSOR'S MAP & TAX LOTS: 39 1E 09 BD; TAX LOT: 3600 SUBMITTAL DATE: January 24, 2024 DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: February 1, 2014 STAFF APPROVAL DATE: February 27, 2024 DEADLINE TO APPEAL (4:30 p.m.): March 11, 2024 FINAL DECISION DATE: March 12, 2024 APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: September 12, 2025 DECISION The application requests a Tree Removal Permit to remove one Norway maple tree from the Trinity Parish Church property in the commercial downtown zone at 44 North Second Street. The property is 0.33 acres, zoned C -1-D. Because the tree is greater than 6 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) and the property is zoned C -1-D commercial downtown, tree removal is regulated and processed as a Type 1 permit. The approximately 18 foot tall, 8" diameter at breast height (dbh) tree is growing near the Parish Hall building. The church is requesting to remove the Norway maple tree to facilitate the installation and functions of a new solar panel system on the roof. According to the application, once permitted and installed the solar project is expected to replace at least two of the five heating systems at Trinity Church and remove over 9 tons of CO2 from their footprint. The applicant indicated that an arborist was consulted, and they are proposing to replace the Norway maple tree with a dwarf Japanese maple tree planted onsite to mitigate the loss of the Norway maple. The church is individually listed on the National Historic Register and is within the Ashland Historic Downtown District. The solar panel installation is exempt from Site Review per Ashland Municipal Code 18.5.2.020.C.4.d for C-1 zoned properties in the Historic District provided the following criteria are met: • The footprint of the structure is not increased, TREE -2024-00223 44 North Second Street Ijnc Page 1 • The solar installation will be parallel to the plane of the roof and will not extend above the peals or is not visible from public right-of-way. Staff notes that the panels will be partially visible to the right-of-way. The solar installation company provided an email on February 22, 2024, stating that the panels will be installed flush to the roof and will not extend above the peak or overhang the roof ridge. There is no increase to the footprint of the structure. In addition, two reports were provided showing the Total Solar Resource Fraction (TSRF): one with the tree remaining in place and one without the tree. The TSRF numbers are as follows: the TSRF is 52 percent with the tree and the TSRF is 72 percent without the tree. There would be a 10 percent increase in solar production if the tree is approved for removal. Other locations along the roof have been explored over the last few years for solar installation, but this location is the only viable position for solar access. Staff has reviewed the information provided by the applicant and has determined that the solar panels will be more efficient and productive in the proposed location with removal of one Norway maple tree as indicated on the site plans. The applicability for tree removal (per AMC 18.5.7.020) is that it shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of AMC Chapter 18.5.7. The application included a narrative, site plan, and photos of the proposed tree to be removed. During the February 2024 regular meeting of the City of Ashland Tree Management Advisory Committee (Tree MAC), the recommendation to staff and the applicant was to provide more details stating why the tree needs to be removed to facilitate solar panel installation. Staff reached out to the applicant and solar company seeking information on behalf of the Tree MAC's recommendation (details are described above). Additional solar production reports and justification for the proposed tree removal were provided. The Notice of Complete Application (HOCA) was mailed to all properties within 200 feet of the subject property as well as a physical notice posted along the frontage of the property. The notice included staff contact information. In accordance with AMC 18.5.1.050, the Type I procedure for planning applications allows a 14 -day period for the submission of written comments, starting from the date of mailing. No written public comments were received. The applicant has submitted a burden of proof document showing that they meet the criteria of approval for a Tree Removal Permit. The document is incorporated herein by this reference. In the staff's assessment, the proposed removal of one Norway maple tree is in conformance with the land use ordinance approval criteria as cited below. In summary, for a tree that is not a hazard tree, a tree removal permit shall be granted if the criteria outlined in 18.5.7.040.2 are met. Staff agrees that the tree proposed for removal will not have significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, or have a significant impact on the tree densities within 200 feet of the property. One replacement tree is proposed to be planted to mitigate the loss of the Norway maple. The application materials state that the tree is proposed for removal to facilitate installation of roof -top solar panels. Based on the materials submitted by the applicant, staff finds the application has sufficiently demonstrated compliance with all approval criteria for tree removal. TREE -202400223 44 North Second Street /jnc Page 2 The criteria for Hazard Tree Removal are described in AMC Chapter 18.5.7.040.13 as follows: Tree That is Not a Hazard. A Tree Removal Permit for a tree that is not a hazard 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 tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other applicable Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to applicable Site Development and Design Standards in part F18 -A and Physical and Environmental Constraints in part 18.3.10. b. 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. c. 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. d. Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density to 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 of alternate landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with the other provisions of this ordinance. e. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. Staff funds that Planning Action TREE -2024-00223, a request to remove one hazard tree, complies with all applicable City ordinances with the implementation of conditions attached below. Therefore, Planning Action TREE -2024-00223 is approved. if any one or more of the following conditions are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action TREE -2024- 00223 is denied. The following are conditions of approval: 1.) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise specifically modified herein. 2) That one replacement, mitigation tree of an appropriate species and stature shall be planted on site. 3) That the replacement, mitigation tree shall be planted during early spring or during fall following the removal year. 4) That the mitigation tree shall be a species that is native to this region and climate friendly; if a tree is replaced near the street an appropriate street tree shall be selected from the Recommended Street Tree Guide. 5) That replacement, mitigation tree shall be irrigated and maintained for at least the first three to five growing seasons to promote survival. I, 212� zAF7/7-o z¢ Brandon Goldman, Com unity Development Director Date Department of Community Development, Planning Division TREE -2024-00223 44 North Second Street Ijac Page 3 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 2127124 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 -2024-00223, 44 N Second. ,L�isca� Signature of Employee Gtomm-de4lanninglPlanning AdoWPAs by Streef Mecond StreebSecond_N_44_EpiscopalChurchW-Secflnd_44_TREE-2024-00223Woticing%NLSecond 44_TREE-2424-0022a_NOC1_Adidavdof Mailing.dou 2/2712024 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD4200 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09 B D70000 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD2500 283-303 EAST MAIN STREET LLC 33 LLC GARY HOOPER 37 THIRD LLC 708 CLAY ST 850 SISKIYOU BLVD 3 PO BOX 1018 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD3900 ASHLAND LODGE #944IB P 0 E PO BOX 569 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -202400223 391 E09BD90001 DRESCHER LLC DRESCHER ALLEN G 131 BIRDSONG LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD4300 LANDEM INVESTMENTS INC 2415 NW THURMAN ST PORTLAND, OR 97210 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD1801 RANDOLPH HAYS LLC PO BOX 1220 MEDFORD, OR 97501 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD2100 VAN VLEET & ASSOCIATES INC MYERS LOUISE H 1117 E JACKSON ST MEDFORD, OR 97504 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD70001 BEMIS ED TRUSTEE ET AL PO BOX 1018 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD6100 GOLDEN -FIELDS PROPERTY 845 OAK ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD1800 LEMANNE DAWN TRUSTEE ET AL 435 GRANITE ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD2400 SINGAPURI SHASHIKANT 88 GREAT CIRCLE DR MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 'PA -TREE -2024-00223 391E09BD2300 ; WELLES RANDAL TRUSTEE ET AL 260 SHERIDAN ST :ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD90003 BURNS SHEILA TRUSTEE ET AL 275 GRANDVIEW DR ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD6101 HOBI ROBERTIBEV PO BOX 332 WINCHESTER, OR 97495 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD2700 PROVOST PROPERTIES LLC 6431 ADAMS RD TALENT, OR 97540 PA -TREE -2024-00223 391 E09BD3600 TRINITY PARISH CH/ASHLAND 44N2ND ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -TREE -2024-00223 CASEY ROLAND 1718 TALENT AVE TALENT, OR 97540 44 N Second NOD 2127124 Is- 0 c �!.CITY O 4"HLAND February 27, 2024 Notice of Final Decision On February 27, 2024, the Community Planning Action: PA -TREE -2024 - Subject Property: 44 N. Second Stre Applicant: Kim Blackwolf fo Description: A request for rem diameter at breast height to facilitate ne The solar project is proposed to replace is proposing to replace the Norway mapl COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNAT 09 BD; TAX LOT: 3600. The Community Development Director's the Notice of Final Decision is mailed. A approval identified on the attached Findi The application, all associated documents available for review at the Ashland Comn Copies of file documents can be requeste schedule. Prior to the final decision date, anyone w reconsideration of the action as set forth i and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Plam ALUO sections covering reconsideration made directly to the Oregon Land Use B( If you have any questions regarding this d Development Department at (541) 488-53 . A a Ashland, Oregon 57520 FaX: 541.552.2050 ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 0 N LO el N Y 0 0 ai Q Z X x LUUM LLJ 0U) �—ma.¢ ~ w zN `n W �Wy V C cc: Parties of record and property owners � l W ¢o V W UN4 cc: Ln COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEN7 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.48B.5305 ee°C Ashland, Oregon 57520 FaX: 541.552.2050 ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 0 N LO el N Y 0 0 ai Q Z X x LUUM LLJ 0U) �—ma.¢ PLANNING ACTION: PA -TREE -2024-00223 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 44 N. Second Street APPLICANTIOWNER: Kim Biackwolf for Trinity Parish Church DESCRIPTION: A request for removal of one Norway maple tree about 18 feet tall and 8 inches in diameter at breast height to facilitate new solar panels on the roof of the Trinity Church Hall building. The solar project is proposed to replace two of the five heating systems at Trinity Church, The applicant is proposing to replace the Norway maple with a dwarf Japanese maple to be planted onsite. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial Downtown; ZONING: C -1-D; MAP: 391 E 09 BD; TAX LOT: 3600 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: February 1, 2024 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: February 15, 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 ashEand.Q uss TTY: 800.735.2900 L AN' "' Am" z: 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 htt sill is.ashiand.or.usldeve[o ment ro osals/. 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 pre -arranged appointment by calling (541) 488-5305 or emailing planningQashland.or.us. Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments within the 14 -day comment period to planninq@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 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 18.5.1.050.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 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. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact Jennifer Chenoweth at 541-552-2045 or Jennifer.chenoweth 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 arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. (28 CFR 35.102.-35.104 ADA Title 1). TREE REMOVAL PERMIT [AMC 18.5.7.040,8) 1, 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. 2, Tree That is Not a Hazard. A Tree Removal Permit for a tree that is not a hazard 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 tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other applicable Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to applicable Site Development and Design Standards in part 18.4 and Physical and Environmental Constraints in part 18.10. b. 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. C. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes, canopies, and species COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Otegon 97520 rqx: 541.552.2050 ashlars .anus TTY: 800.735.2900 C I T Y O F H .' L AN D 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. d. Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density to 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 of alternate landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with the other provisions of this ordinance. e. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 W1 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 as {an .oras TTY: 800.736.2900 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 February 1, 2024 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 -2024-00223, 44 North Second Street. 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Box 757 Tax Lot(s) Comp Plan Designation Phone 541-324-4237 E -Mail wolf@mind.net city Ashland zip 97520 PROPERTY OWNER Name Trinity Episcopal Church Phone 541 -201 -3418E -Mail office@trinitychurchashland.org Address 44 North 2nd St., city Ashland Zip97520 SURVEYOR ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER Title Arborist Name Casey Roland Phone 541-488-0782 E -Mail Address Title Address City Zip Prone E -Mail 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, irua and correct, I understand that all property pins must be shown on 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. I further understand that if this request is subsequenify 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 justifies the granting of the reque# 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 structuress 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, x� g &g 1/22/2024 Applicant's Signature V Date As owner of the property involved in this request, l have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as a property own T. 1/22/2024 Proper Owner's Signature (required) Date rro be compleledby Cady Sten) Data Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee OVER ►► G.1 orou3-dh 3Wadam,2.ning P—h Appliruion.dx Tree to the left is a dogwood. Tree in center is an Acer Platanodes (Norway maple). Both of these are staying as they are. The tree to be removed is behind these. Tree to be removed, Trinity Episcopal Church is requesting to remove the Acer Platanodes (Norway maple) closest to the Parish Hall to facilitate new solar panels on the roof. The solar project will replace at least two of the five heating systems at Trinity Church and remove over 9 tons of CO2 from the churches footprint. Please note there is a second Acer Platanodes in the same area that will not be affected. From: Samantha Willis <samantha@truesouthsolar.net> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:20 AM To: Jennifer Chenoweth<jennifer.chenoweth@ashiand.or.us> Cc: permit@truesouthsolar.net Subject: Re: 44 Second/Trinity Episcopal Solar [EXTERNAL SENDER] Hi Jennifer, The panels will lay as shown in the image: flush to the roof and not overhanging the ridge. Per code, we need at least a 12" setback from all ridges, hips, and valleys that ensures no overhang. Thank you and please let us know if any other questions need answers. -Samantha This building is historic and we are unable to attached solar. See skyline with tree and without. 10% increase in TSRF Anything past the white box is too shaded for solar. We could accommodate 5-6 panels only. See SunEye skyline 5 for reference. S We could accommodate 4 panels only. Inadequate for solar. Solar Access and Shade Report 2/20/2024 For; Trintiy Episcopal Church 44 North 2nd st Ashland, OR 97520 True South Solar 125 Clear Creek Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Measurements made by Solmetric SunEyeTM -- WWW.solmetflo.com Sky05 -- 2/20/2024 14:50 -- (no skyline note) Panel Orientation: T[1t=30° — Azjmuth=196' -- Skyline Heading=180' Solar Access: Annual: 79% — Summer (May -Oct): 93% -- Winter (Nov -Apr): 52% TSRF: 78% — TOR 99% Solar Access and Shade Report 2/20/2024 For: Trintiy Episcopal Church 44 North 2nd st Ashland, OR 97520 0 True South Solar 125 Clear Creek Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Measurements made by Solmetric SunEye'" -- www.solmetric.co Sky03 -- 2120/2024 14:48 —(no skyline note) Panel Orientation: Tilt=3a° — Azimuth=286' — Skyline Heading=183° Solar Access: Annual: 83% —Summer (May-bct): 82% —Winter {Nov -Apr): 87% TS RF: 62% — TOF: 74% Solar Access and Shade Report 2!2012024 For; Trintiy Episcopal Church 44 North 2nd st Ashland, OR 97520 True South Solar 125 Clear Creek Drive Ashland, OR 97520 Measurements made bySolmetric SunEyeTM--www.sClmetft'Cam Sky03 e 2120/202414:48 -- (no skyline note) Panel Orientation: Trit=30° -- Azimuth=286° -- Skyline Heading=183' Solar Access: Annual: 97% -- Summer (May -Oct): 98% -- Winter (Nov -Apr): 96% TSRF: 72% — TOF: 74% Data by Solmetr€c SunEye— -- wnr w.Sdmetric.cam Jennifer Chenoweth From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: [EXTERNAL SENDER] Greetings - Kim Blackwolf <wolf@mind.net> Wednesday, February 21, 2024 8:39 AM Jennifer Chenoweth Re: 44 N. 2nd 5t - application for tree removal Trinnity Church Parish Hall Drawing.pdf Follow up Flagged I want to clarify some issues regarding Trinity Episcopal Church's application to remove a tree. For more than a decade TEC has periodically explored putting solar panels on the parish hall roof. Each time we have been asking about the long side of the building next to US Bank. Each time we were told that US Bank blocked our solar access. We probably have explored this issue at least six times. I personally explored this twice, six and eight years ago. Not until this year did a solar company bring up putting the solar panels on the short part of the "L" shaped building facing East -West. This is our only possible placement for solar panels and the tree is in the way. TEC has a large financial and environmental energy burden. This installation of solar equipment will change that burden significantly, allowing us to replace at least two HVAC system and perhaps three (of five) with highly efficient heat pumps. We will replace the tree on some other part of the property. Kim Blackwolf On Feb 20, 2024, at 9:09 AM, Jennifer Chenoweth<jennifer.chenoweth@ashland.or.us> wrote: Hi Kim, 1 will ask the senior planner who is the staff liaison to the Tree Committee if he can expedite this through email correspondence with the Tree MAC once we get information from you regarding the need to remove the tree due to solar installation. I don't think we should have to wait for another month. I have the staff decision (recommending approval) ready to go. I just need to add in the supportive information regarding necessary removal of the tree either from your certified arborist or from the report the solar company may have provided. Thanks! Jenn Jennifer Chenoweth, Associate Planner