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HAMMITT Bob From: PLAMONDON Scott F To: BASCOM Ruth F Cc: HAMMITT Bob; MEDLIN Johnny R; GILL Jerry R; HIBSCHMAN Bob A Subject: Public Trees at Charnelton and Broadway Date: Monday, October 21, 1996 8:01AM Ruth, I was asked by Development Division staff to look at the trees located at the Charnelton and Broadway site of the proposed multi -use parking structure. The following is some of the results of that visit. There are three street trees that have Heritage status abutting this property, two Big -Leaf Maples and one Black Walnut. The trees have a value of approximately $14,000. $15,000 and $20,000 using round figures. In addition there are two other street trees abutting this site on SW Lincoln (an English Walnut and a Red Maple) which aren't of the size class to be designated as Heritage trees. These trees are in a good to fair health with some older topping wounds, decay and dieback. Given the current condition of these trees and without any construction, the Maples can be expected to live another 10 -20 years and the Black Walnut another 20+ years. The construction of the proposed structure will seriously impact the two Heritage Big Leaf Maple trees and to a lesser degree the Black Walnut. The survivability of the Maples are unlikely. I lean toward their removal given the proximity and depth of the foundation to be constructed. The Black Walnut may be saved but we will need to examine this tree as the construction occurs. This will be necessary to locate the primary roots and see what the extent of damage will be and then make a determination of it's subsequent stability or long term survivability. In addition to the street trees there are 38 trees on the interior of this development site. Three of these trees are Big Leaf Maple of Heritage status and the others are a mixture of Sweet Gum, Cedars, Oaks and smaller Big Leaf Maples. These trees are generally in a good health condition. I hope this information is sufficient for your needs. Thanks, Scott Page 1