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DAVEY � � Apr�i 2s, 2009 ��1��,� .'� � � ?Op9 Mr. Willie Gibbs C�TYOFpRON� Building Inspector City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Re: 3260 North Shore Drive Tree Management Plan l�ear Mr. Uibbs: We are writing to request that you reconsider the decision to deny our request to remove four hazard trees and one stressed tree within the 75 foot shoreland setback at 3260 North Shore Drive, Orono, MN. The reasons for our request for reconsideration are outlined below. The four trees, a cottonwood, a willow and two ash, are all considered to be hazard trees that present a serious potential threat to both property and people. As I mentioned in my previous correspondence, all four trees exhibit multiple signs of structural instability and are highly subject to failing due to a number of conditions, including ice ar snow load, wind or other natural or environmental stress and decay. Not only is this a concern for the surrounding viable trees, the marina and other structures that could be damaged should a failure occur, of a greater concern is the potential injury or death to persons. Moreover, in that the City has undertaken the responsibility to issue permits to remove trees, I would believe that any damage from not permitting the removal of these hazard trees could create liability issues for the City. I also understand that removal of a dead tree does not require a permit, although an ].;tc»PCtl�lll 1S rr-qUll'Q(�- �71�]11]P t�lf'Se trPP� �_r? 110t t?C�?':71C�1�)' U�e�C�, fPOIY'i 3?7 wrhnr�,i�lti�r�l standpoint they are no longer viable trees. In iny experience few trees actually reach the dead stage before they fall; it is much more common for a tree, particularly a larger tree, to fail after it exhibits signs of extended decline but before it is deemed dead. Thus, to � � wai; until these trees are dead will subject persons and property to unwarranted risks associated with the potential failure of these large hazard trees. The removal of these hazard trees will also allow the property owner to plant healthy, viable trees. Given the environment we have suggested planting five 12" Norway spruce trees, although we are open to other suggestions. In addition, removing the hazard trees and planting healthy trees will preserve from potential collateral damage the 100 plus year-old Vb'hite Oak due to a failure by the nearby hazard trees. T ri � D � v i�; v T i: E�, r F x i� � i: �r C o M i� n � Y , K e v �r , O ii i c� 4 4 a 4 0 w w w . d a v e y . c o m