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L1MBIRD Andrew
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JOHN C MULLEN Uohncmullen@msn.com]
Friday, January 15, 2010 5:06 PM
L1MBIRD Andrew
RE: Tree felling applications - case number DRC201 0-00002
Mr. Umbird - Thank you very much for your explanation. That's all I can think of for now.
John Mullen
From: alimbird@ci.springfield.or.us
To: johncmullen@msn.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16: 13:56 -0800
Subject: RE: Tree felling applications - case number DRC2010-00002
Mr. Mullen: The provision for removing up to 5 trees in a year without a permit would accommodate the needs you are
describing: a tree that is damaging irrigation or drainage lines, or has roots that are buckling sidewalks and driveways,
ete. In the case of the Pointe condominiums, a couple of trees were removed from the interior of the site earlier in
2009, and then recently eight trees were removed from the Harlow Road frontage. Nine more trees are proposed for
immediate removal, totaling 17 trees. The quantity of trees (17) is what triggered the requirement for obtaining permits
from the City. I hope this addresses your question, and please let me know if you need any more information.
Andy Limbird
City of Springfield
From: JOHN C MULLEN [mailto:johncmullen@msn.comj
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 2:40 PM
To: UMBIRD Andrew
Subject: RE: Tree felling applications - case number DRC2010-00002
Thank you for the information. On account of my age I have had the opportunity to see a lot of mistakes
made when trees or shrubs were planted when a property was first developed. Too close to buildings,
sidewalks, irrigation or water lines, etc. Because there was either nothing in governing codes, or if there
was it was not enforced, we seem to be put in the position of having to participate in an expensive process
to correct problems that should never have existed. Is there a method wherby we would not have to
apply for expensive permits, but to simply ask for a variance to code that would allow us to remove, for
example, a tree that had been planted in the fashion I described above?
Thanks again for your help.
John Mullen
From: alimbird@ci.springfield.oLus
To: johncmullen@msn.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:24:22 -0800
Subject: RE: Tree felling applications - case number DRC2010-00002
Mr. Mullen: Thank you for your comments about the tree felling application. I don't know where the confusion
originates on this application, but City staff will do our best to address the situation satisfactorily.
In accordance with provisions of the City's Development Code, up to five trees may be removed from a property over
any 12 month period. This includes trees that are internal to the site, or trees on the edge of the property such as street
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trees. When the Pointe condominiums were built, trees were planted along Harlow Road and throughout the site to
meet the Code standards at that time. The trees were required to remain as part of the parking lot, street front, and
overall site landscaping. It is expected that trees will age and die off over time. If it becomes necessary to remove any
of the trees due to disease, accidental damage or other hazards, the Development Code typically requires that wherever
possible the trees are replaced on a one-for-one basis. Therefore, replacing the trees as they are removed ensures that
there will continue to be street trees and site landscaping trees, and that the Pointe condominiums does not become a
"tree-Iessll site.
I hope this addresses your questions and please let me know if you need more information on this issue.
Sincerely,
Andy Limbird
City of Springfield
From: JOHN C MULLEN [mailto:johncmullen@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 20104:56 PM
To: 11MBIRD Andrew
Subject: Tree felling applications - case number DRC201O-00002
Mr. Limbird:
First let me thank you and the City for the notice and also having an oportunity for input.
My name is John Mullen and I own and reside in unit #114 at The Pointe.
It was my understanding, after some confusion and discussion between Pointe and City representatives,
that the only trees that required a permit at The Pointe were the so-called "street trees". I was surprised
to see the City's notice also includes trees that are inside the complex. Was this a misunderstanding on
the part of Pointe or City representatives? I have lived here all of the 30+ years that The Pointe has been
in existance and have been directly involved in the removal and planting of many trees over that period of
time - to the best of my knowledge only one of those trees might have been considered a street tree and
it was removed after being severely damaged on two different occasions by high wind. It set in
approximately 20' - 30' from the sidwalk so I don't know if it qualified as a street tree.
Please help me to better understand this matter.
Thank you.
John Mullen
650 Harlow Rd. #114
Springfield, OR 97477
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