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EXHIBIT G �y. 0 `J 17022 20093 May 4,2017 Joe Cravotta H.I.P.Renovations-Home Improvement Pros. _ .. . 1059 Lambaren Ave. Livermore,Ca. 94551 - Re.: Pre-construction evaluation of trees. Site: 3552 Yellowstone Q. Pleasanton, CA 'I 1 -'0;-3",;), Client/Project: Robles/Yellowstone. Mr. Cravoatta; I am writing in response to your request for evaluation and recommendations for trees relative to construction plans at 3552 Yellowstone Ct. in Pleasanton. This letter comprises my report I inspected''the site on April 17,2017,in your company. I also reviewed various site plans you provided. I photographed', measured'and evaluated three trees which comprised the only trees on site. The intent of my inspection and this report is to assist with your compliance with the tree preservation requirements(removal permitting)of the City of Pleasanton'. SUMMARY: Only two I1 &3)of the three individual trees inventoried qualify as Heritage Treesc as defined by the City of Pleasanton . Only Tree Nos. 2 &3 require permitting for removal. These two trees exhibit both structural and physiological conditions of concern and it is my opinion that removal and replacement is prudent. Tree no. 3 is also in direct conflict with construction plans. Although not specifically required by the City of Pleasanton, in support of other aspects of the City's Tree Preservation code, I appraised Tree No. 2 at a value of$3,450.00 . I determined this value employing methods developed by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers(CTIA)and described in the publication,Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.2000, Guide for Plant Appraisal, Ninth Edition, International Society of Arboriculture. Regional Species factors were gleaned from the publication of the WC I.S.A. Regional Tree Appraisal Committee,2004. Species Classification and Group Assignment,Western Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture, for Northern California, interior valley environment. TREE-SPECIFIC COMMENTS: Tree no.1,fruitless mulberry(Mows alba): This tree has many maladies and weaknesses that render it a poor candidate for preservation regardless of construction plans. Current construction plans for adding a second story would necessitate removing about 60%of the canopy for clearance purposes. For these reasons. I strongly recommend removing this tree prior to beginning construction. This tree qualifies as a Heritage Tree as defined by the City of Pleasanton, so a removal permit is required'. Recommendations: Remove. All the individual trees addressed in this report were photographed and all photographs are on file in the office of Dryad.ILC. 2 Height and/or diameter measurements: Diameters were measured via calculating diameter tape measurement of circumference. Height measurernnrrtawere taken with an Optitogic 101400 laser rangefinder/hypsometer. The recorded height can only be estimated due to the dynamic nature of foliage at tree tops,and tad[of a 100%opaque target. The reported height was averaged from several sets of measurements. Where tree trunks or views were obstructed or inaccessible,either or both heights and diameters may have been estimated, 3 City of Pleasanton Municipal Code,Title 17 Planning and Related Matters,Chapter 17,16 Tree Preservation(revised,2012). Detaaed calculations are on rte in the office of Dryad,LLC. 35570 Palomares Rd. PHONE (510)5343-6000 - J • LLC Castro Valley CA 94552 Fax (510)538-6001 tyoungadryadllc.00m 4; WEB SITE www dryadllc.corn 1