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<br />John Miller Architects, Saint Elizabeth Seton Church <br />Tree Report, June 2006 <br /> <br />HortScience, Inc. <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />Evaluation of Impacts <br />The Tree Survey Form was the reference point for tree health and condition. I referred to <br />the Site Plan prepared by John Miller Architects (12/21/05) to assess the impacts to trees <br />from the proposed changes. <br /> <br />The plan proposes to build a new activity center in what is currently the open field. Some of <br />the parking stalls adjacent to the new activity center would be re-configured, and others <br />would be eliminated to accommodate a droJHlff area. <br /> <br />Grading of the site and installation of a new storm drain and walkways would require removal <br />of 11 of the 12 surveyed trees. These are trees #171-181. Among the trees recommended <br />for removal is "Heritage" tree #181, which was in poor condition. <br /> <br />A new storm drain line is proposed approximately 60' east of tree #182. Trenching for the <br />new storm drain line is considered within the tolerance of the tree and, based on the current <br />plans, it can be preserved. <br /> <br />In summary, the current plan requires the removal of 11 trees, and allows for the preservation <br />of one (1) tree. One (1) of the "Heritage" trees would be removed (#181), and one (1) would <br />be preserved (#182). Table 3 provides a list of trees recommended for preservation and <br />removal, along with their 'Heritage' status. <br /> <br />Table 3: Recommendations for Action. <br /> <br />Tree Species <br />No. <br /> <br />Trunk 'Heritage'? Recommendations <br />Diameter <br />(in.) <br /> <br />171 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />172 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />173 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />174 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />175 London plane 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />176 London plane 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />177 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />178 Deodar cedar 7 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />179 Deodar cedar 6 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />180 Deodar cedar 7 No Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />181 English walnut 27 Yes Remove, impacted by building/storm drain. <br />182 Calif. black walnut 26,22,14 Yes Preserve. <br />