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Heritage Tree Nomination for Sugar Maple Tree at 715 5th Street
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the Heritage Tree Nomination for the Sugar Maple Tree at 715 5th Street.
BACKGROUND:
On March 12, 2014 the Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously to support the proposed Heritage Tree Nomination.
Nominator: Didi Dahlsrud / Property Owner: Ron Thom
Nomination Submitted: February 5, 2014.
Common Name: Sugar Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Genus: Acer
Species: Saccharum
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): 4' 7"
Height: ~75'
Spread: ~50'
The proposed heritage tree nomination appears to meet 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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