From: 	"Catherine Morrison" <cmorrison@createagreement.com>
To:	"'Jeff Tarling'" <JST@portlandmaine.gov>
CC:	"'Barbara Barhydt '" <BAB@portlandmaine.gov>, "'Jean Fraser'" <JF@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	9/18/2013 4:51 PM
Subject: 	RE: Tree located at 133 York St. development site

Jeff,

Thanks very much for the information.  It sounds like the two trees (willow
and deciduous tree with deeply grooved bark and almond shaped leaves
adjacent to recently completed construction project) that are of greatest
concern to Harborview Flats (the brick complex in front of the project) and
Harborview Townhomes (the new construction adjacent to the project) might be
preserved in some form.  Each of the two Harborview properties has been
developed recently and it is not our intention to take a NIMBY stance about
additional development in the neighborhood.  We do hope to preserve green
space when possible.  This gives me a better understanding of where things
are at this point.  I appreciate your advice about plantings for Harborview
Flats as well.  

Best,

Catherine

From: Jeff Tarling [mailto:JST@portlandmaine.gov]  
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 3:41 PM
To: Catherine Morrison
Cc: Barbara Barhydt ; Jean Fraser
Subject: Re: Tree located at 133 York St. development site

Hi Catherine ‑
 
I recall that the tree near the corner of the existing building would be
Impacted by the construction project, the tree the furthest from York Street along
with the Willow had less impact, and the Willow perhaps the root zone.

We would include 'tree protection' measures in the project review comments,
see example at this web link:
http://treesaregood.org/treecare/resources/Avoiding_Tree%20damage.pdf

Planting two to three columnar trees on your property in the green space
might provide additional greening.  I can suggest tree types such as 'Karpick' Red Maple
of the more upright 'Armstrong' Red Maple, like the ones next door at the condo entrance
on York Street.

Be glad to answer questions related to the landscape, I cc'd Jean Fraser the
Site Planner on the project to let her know.  The Planning Department maintains the
'official' lines of communication in site plan related projects.

thanks,
Jeff  

>>> "Catherine Morrison" <cmorrison@createagreement.com> 9/18/2013 9:38 AM
>>>

Dear Mr. Tarling,

I live at 125 York Street and recently attended a meeting hosted by the
developers of the property at 133 York Street.  One of the items that we
discussed was whether a tree located on the northeast corner of the property
could be preserved.  I understand that you came on site and looked at the
tree to provide advice about its stability if a portion of it is removed.
Our homeowners association is meeting tonight and I'd like to give them an
update on the project.  Could you let me know your recommendation to the
developers about the tree?

Thanks very much.

Catherine Morrison 

 

Catherine J. Morrison, JD

125 York Street, Unit A

Portland, ME 04101
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