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Tree Report, Trinity Lutheran Church WMS Architects, June 2006 HortScience, inc. Page 6 Demolition of the existing play ground and expansion of the northwestern parking lot will require the removal of nine (9) trees, including three (3) 'Heritage trees' (#450, 451, and 453). One (1) of the trees impacted by the proposed parking lot expansion (#435) had a split trunk and was of poor suitability for preservation. Installation of the bioswale adjacent to Golden Road will require the removal of an additional three (3) trees, none of which qualify as 'Heritage trees'. Based on the current plans, preservation is possible for 14 trees, including the two (2) off-site and two (2) street trees. Four (4) of the trees recommended for preservation qualify as "Heritage trees'. Preservation of trees at the Trinity Lutheran church site is predicated on adhering to the Tree Preservation Guidelines provided at the end of this document. Existing utilities around tree #448 must be abandoned in place, and root pruning may be required for installation of the new storm drain. Additionally, minor pruning of off-site trees #457 and 458 may be required for construction equipment clearance and must be done with the property owner's permission. In summary, we recommend preservation of 11 trees, including the two (2) street trees and the two (2) off-site trees. The current plan requires the removal of 22 trees (Table 3). Among trees recommended for removal are three (3) Heritage trees (#450, 451, and 453). Table 3: Recommendations for Action. Tree Species Trunk `Protected' ? Suitability Action No. Diameter For (in.) Preservation 259 Deodar cedar 19,18 Yes Moderate Preserve, outside development impacts. 428 London plane 18 Yes Good Preserve, street tree. 429 Ca. sycamore 7 No Good Preserve, outside development impacts. 430 Ca. sycamore 7 No Good Preserve, outside development impacts. 431 Blue Atlas cedar 7 No Good Remove, within building footprint. 432 81ue Atlas cedar 6,4 No Good Remove, within building footprint. 433 Blue Atlas cedar 6,4 No Good Remove, within building footprint. 434 Mayten 8,5 No Good Remove, within parking lot. (Continued, next page)