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Heritage Tree Nomination for Oregon White Oak Tree at 314 Pleasant Avenue
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
The Natural Resources Committee recommends that the City Commission approve the Heritage Tree Nomination for the nominated tree.
BACKGROUND:
On August 12, 2015, the Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously to support the proposed Heritage Tree Nomination.
Nominator: Didi Dahlsrud
Consenting Property Owner: Clackamas Soil and Water District - Tom Salzer, General Manager.
Nomination Submitted: July 17, 2015
Zoning: MUC-1: Mixed Use Corridor
Common Name: Oregon White Oak, Garry Oak, Valley Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: garryana
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): 41"
Height: ~85'
Spread: ~60'
The proposed heritage tree nomination meets the criteria for approval in OCMC 12.080.040(D).
a. The tree or grove is of landmark importance to the City of Oregon City due to age, size, species, horticultural quality or historic importance; or
b. It is listed as a State Heritage Tree, as designated by the state division of forest resources; or
c. It is a rare species, or provides a habitat for rare species of plants, animals or birds; and
d. The tree is not irreparably damaged, diseased, hazardous or unsafe, or the applicant is willing to have the tree treated by an arborist and the treatment will alleviate the damage, disease or hazard.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Amount: ~$100 (Plaque and covenant recordation)
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