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Development Services Department
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Tree Felling Permit
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Applicant Name: Furness John Taylor III Phone: 503-573.1337
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Address: 1080 Heathrow Dr, Eugene OR. 97402
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Property Owner: Furness John Taylor III
Phone: 503-573-1337
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Address: 1080 Heathrow Dr, Eugene OR, 97402
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TAX LOT NOS : 1802 0310 TL 5900
Property Address: 984 S 66th Place, Springfield, OR. 97478
Size of Propertv.•13592 Acres F1 Square Feet
Description of If you are filling In this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application.
Proposal: Removal of 12 fur and 1 maple trees for house placement.
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Tree Felling Permit Application Process
1. Applicant Submits a Tree Felling Permit Application to the Development Services
Department
The application must conform to the Tree Felling Permit Submittal Requirements
Checklist on page 4 of this application packet.
Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine
whether all required items listed in the Tree Felling Permit Submittal Requirements
Checklist have been submitted.
Applications missing required items will not be accepted for submittal.
2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check
• Planning Division staff conducts a detailed completeness check within 30 days of
submittal.
The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of
the application.
• An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary
to evaluate the proposed development, its impacts, and its compliance with the
provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and
statutes have been provided.
Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the
application review process and may result in denial.
3. City Staff Review the Application and Issue a Decision
This is a Type II decision and thus is made after public notice, but without a public
hearing, unless appealed.
Mailed notice is provided to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the
property being reviewed and to any applicable neighborhood association. In
addition, the applicant must post one sign, provided by the City, on the subject
property.
There is a 14 -day public comment period, staring on the date notice is mailed
• Applications are distributed to the Development Review Committee, and their
comments are incorporated into a decision that addresses all applicable approval
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given notice.
Applications may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied.
The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision, which
is effective on the day it is mailed.
The decision issued is the final decision of the City but may be appealed within 15
calendar days to the Planning Commission or Hearings Official.
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Tree Felling Permit Submittal Requirements Checklist
NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the
expI nation to this form.
Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review or Land Division applications, where
applicable.
❑ Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate
fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development
Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are
collected at the time of complete application submittal.
Tree Felling Permit Application Form
Copy of the Deed
Ld Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting
ownership and listing all encumbrances.
Narrative explaining the proposal and any additional information that may have a bearing
in determining the action to be taken, including findings demonstrating compliance with
the Tree Felling Permit Criteria as specified in SDC 5.19-125 (see page 4 of this
application).
NOTE: Before the Director can issue a Tree Felling Permit, information submitted by the
applicant must adequately support the request. All of the Tree Felling Permit Criteria must
be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear
data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. In certain
circumstances, it is advisable to hire a professional planner or land use attorney to
prepare the required findings.
The Director or the Public Works Director may require the applicant to provide the
services of a professional forester (approved by the City), licensed hydrologist, or licensed
landscape architect in order to address the standards in SDC 5.19-125 for undeveloped
property greater than 10 acres in size or 15% slope or above an elevation of 670 feet.
F4�1' Three (3) Copies of a Plot Plan drawn to scale to include:
❑ The species or common name of the trees
❑ The location of trees to be removed and their sizes
❑ The method of tree removal and the hauling route to be used
❑ A description of any plan (Vegetation and Re -vegetation Report) to replace, landscape,
or otherwise reduce the effect of the felling that addresses the applicable criteria in
SDC 5.19-125.
Copy of the Plot Plan Reduced to 81/2" X 11", which will be mailed as part of the
required neighboring property notification packet.
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5.19-125 Criteria
The Director, in consultation with the Public Works Director and the Fire Chief shall approve, approve with
conditions or deny the request based on the following criteria:
A. Whether the conditions of the trees with respect to disease, hazardous or unsafe conditions,
danger of falling, proximity to existing structures or proposed construction, or interference with
utility services or pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety warrants the proposed felling.
B. Whether the proposed felling is consistent with State standards, Metro Plan policies and City
Ordinances and provisions affecting the environmental quality of the area, including but not limited
to, the protection of nearby trees and windbreaks; wildlife; erosion, soil retention and stability;
volume of surface runoff and water quality of streams; scenic quality; and geological sites.
C. Whether it is necessary to remove trees in order to construct proposed improvements as specified
in an approved development plan, grading permits and construction drawings.
D. In the event that no Development Plan has been approved by the City, felling of trees will be
permitted on a limited basis consistent with the preservation of the site's future development
potential as prescribed in the Metro Plan and City development regulations, and consistent with the
following criteria.
1. Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water areas shall be retained to
preserve riparian habitat and to minimize erosion;
2. Wooded areas that will likely provide attractive on-site views to occupants of future
developments shall be retained;
3. Wooded areas along ridge lines and hilltops shall be retained for their scenic and wildlife
value;
4. Wooded areas along property lines shall be retained to serve as buffers from adjacent
properties;
5. Trees shall be retained in sufficiently large areas and dense stands so as to ensure against
windthrow;
6. Large-scale clear -cuts of developable areas shall be avoided to retain the wooded
character of future building sites, and so preserve housing and design options for future
City residents.
E. Whether the applicant's proposed replanting of new trees or vegetation is an adequate substitute
for the trees to be felled.
F. Whether slash left on the property poses significant fire hazard or liability to the City.
G. Whether the felling is consistent with the guidelines specified in the Field Guide to Oregon Forestry
Practices Rules published by the State of Oregon, Department of Forestry, as they apply to the
northwest Oregon region.
H. Whether transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site can be
accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents.
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Narrative
The contractor performing the tree removals is Chandler's Tree Service, LLC, CCB 232732. Jeff
Chandler, the owner and operator of Chandler's Tree Service, LLC is an ISA Certified Arborist
with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, ISA# PN-8126AM. Chandler's Tree Service, LLC also
performed a pre -inspection of the site as well as consulted on which trees should be removed
for this project. Chandler's Tree Service, LLC can be contacted at 541-953-7120 or
chandlerstreesna email.com.
The trees recommended for removal on the lot proposed for development are along the
northwest edge of the stand of trees at the site chosen for development. The trees were
marked during a visit to the site when the location for the proposed structure was measured
out. Construction activities related to building the foundation would cause the proposed trees
to suffer significant impacts to their roots compromising both their health and stability. Be
advised, one of the proposed trees is completely dead. The construction plans indicate that any
work related to development of the site would occur at to close a proximity to the trunks for
any practical tree protection zone necessitating the removal of the marked trees. If any of the
tree recommended for removal are left, their likelihood of failure would increase during or post
construction project. The proposal will leave several trees onsite to maintain canopy cover for
the proposed building site as well as neighboring lots. Due to the thick understory vegetation
and the trees that will be left uncut, it is the professional opinion of Chandler's Tre Service, LLC
that any proposed tree removal will not increase the likelihood of weathering and erosion on
the site.
The method of removal will include climbing and rigging the proposed trees to remove them in
sections small enough to ensure that any cut debris doesn't reach the street during the removal
of the trees. All cut debris will be either chipped or hauled off on a trailer. An excavator or
mini -skid will be utilized to remove logs from the site and loaded onto a trailer for removal from
the site. Any equipment used will be staged along the curb and surrounded by traffic cones. This
will allow room for traffic to pass the worksite safely and will not impact normal traffic
operations. Any wood chips generated will be left onsite to assist with any potential erosion and
used to cover any areas that develop ruts from equipment taken onto the site during tree
removal operations. The tree removal process will not include the removal of any stumps. Any
stumps that are to be removed will be done when the chosen excavation contractor is digging
and moving soil to establish the development foundation.