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Heritage Tree Nominations for 910 Linn Ave, 810 Jackson St, and 412 Logus St
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Review the nominations and make a recommendation to the City Commission.
BACKGROUND:
To be nominated as a heritage tree, a tree must meet the requirements in OCMC 12.32 (Attached). The criteria are:
A. Heritage criteria (at least one heritage criterion must be met):
1. The tree or stand of trees is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of Oregon City's history; or
2. The tree or stand of trees is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance to Oregon City; or
3. The tree or stand of trees represents a significant and distinguishable presence within Oregon City; or
4. The tree or stand of trees has age, size, or species significance (horticultural or ecological), which contributes to Oregon City's heritage status;
B. Site and Condition Criteria (all criteria must be satisfied):
1. The tree species is not listed as invasive on any regionally accepted plant list;
2. If the proposed heritage tree or stand is located on private property or on public property owned by a public agency other than the city of Oregon City, the property owner or, if the tree or stand of trees is located on a public
right-of-way, the abutting private property owner consents to the designation and agrees to sign a protective covenant.
The City received three heritage tree nominations for private property at the listed addresses prior to the 12/31/2019 deadline. All three nominated trees are viewable from public right-of-way. The owners of the properties have all consented to the nominations.
901 Linn Avenue:
This is a Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) growing at the corner of Linn Avenue and Holmes Lane. In 2016 the tree was estimated to be approximately 42" in diameter, 68' tall, canopy spread of 53', and 79 years old.
810 Jackson Street:
This is an American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), growing in...
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