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RCA Exhibit B <br />April 20, 2016 <br />RE: Wheaton Woods Tree Preservation Plan <br />To whom it may concern; <br />Since this project began before the new tree preservation ordinance could be implemented this <br />developmentwill be using the old version of the Cities Tree Preservation Plan. The implication is that not all <br />trees need to be inventoried or accounted for, only trees 6” and above and from the cities significant tree list. <br />Atree inventory was completedby the developer showing the site consistsmostly of lower quality Box <br />elder, Siberian elm, and Cottonwood trees. A limitedamount of ash, maple, and Black cherry exists on site. <br />Average tree sizes are relatively small suggesting the site was most likely clearedor high-gradedofquality trees <br />a number of years ago. <br />It has been proposed that trees be removed to make way for roads, utility easements, and storm water <br />ponding and that a “limits of construction” be set up to complement the construction of most homes on the <br />lots. Based on lot sizes and setbacks there are a limited number of ways a home could be situated on the lot so <br />setting up a limit of construction and removing all trees within those limits should addresswhat builders will <br />most likely need to removefor home construction purposes. If a builder will need to remove more trees than <br />have already been removed they will need to work with the City in preparing another Tree Preservation Plan <br />specific to the lot. <br />I have reviewed and approved the replacement trees as determined by the Tree Preservation Plan.It <br />was calculated that 68” inches of trees need to be replanted on site and the plan provided should cover that <br />threshold. Beyond this general approval, I have the following comments: <br />1)It will be critical to try and leave as much screening as possible for the lots that are adjacent to this <br />development. The construction limits do appear to address this. <br />2)Since there are no oaks on the property there should be little concern about spreading oak wilt. There are a <br />few small oaks on neighboring properties which should be protected with tree fencing. <br />3)Tree fencing needs to be shown on the tree removal/grading plans and the developer should have placement <br />of fencing approved before treesare to be removed and should contact the City for inspection. <br />4)Adetailed plan for the fencing should be included in the specifications.For example, steel posts, 6 feet apart, <br />orange fencing, etc. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />