From: 	Jean Fraser
To:	Peter Biegel
CC:	'Tim O'Donovan';  Tarling, Jeff
Date: 	10/17/2012 2:21 PM
Subject: 	Fwd: RE: Ledgewood Dr Subdiv- Tree Save and Landscape

I forgot to add Jeff to the "cc" box!  So sending again.  Jean

>>> Jean Fraser 10/17/2012 2:19 PM >>>
Peter
 
Re the Ordinance Requirements, the first two that you reference are applicable but 14-526 Site Plan standards does not apply as this is a subdivision review.
 
However, there is another section of the Subdivision Ordinance that does apply:  14-497 (a) 8 which reads:

8.   Will not have an undue adverse effect on the scenic or natural beauty of the area, aesthetics, historic sites, significant wildlife habitat identified by the department of inland fisheries and wildlife or by the city, or rare and irreplaceable natural areas or any public rights for physical or visual access to the shoreline. For subdivisions within historic districts designated pursuant to article IX of this chapter, the Planning Board shall apply the standards of section 14‑651(c) of article IX. The Planning Board may request that the historic preservation committee prepare an evaluation of the proposed subdivision based upon the standards of section 14‑651(c);
 
In relation to this standard the Planning Board has requested buffering (treesaves or new planting) between lots (within the subdivision) and between the subdivision and surrounding lots. The treesaves have usually been linked to preservation of stands of particular tree types or sizes (usually identified by the City Arborist).  Often treesaves will also be associated with stream and wetland buffers. 
 
I have checked with Jeff Tarling, the City Arborist, and he is available to meet on site tomorrow or Friday;  I am available tomorrow afternoon and all day Friday.  I suggest you e-mail both of us with a suggested day/time and we will confirm.  I have copied Jeff on this e-mail to facilitate communication as I am out of the office tomorrow (thursday) morning). 
 
thank you
Jean
 
Jean Fraser, Planner
City of Portland
874 8728 

>>> "Peter Biegel" <pbiegel@landdesignsolutions.com> 10/16/2012 11:00 AM >>>

Hi Jean,
 
Thank you for the project sample plans showing what other developments have done on the tree save and landscape front.  
 
I have reviewed  the code requirements and believe the following requirements pertain to our project:
 
1.       Article IV Subdivision, Section 14-496 Plat Requirements - #14, Tree Plan showing groups of existing. sizable trees which the subdivider intends to preserve (may be shown on a separate plan”.
 
2.       Article IV Subdivisions, Section 14-498 Technical and Design Standards – (f), A total of 2 trees per lot, which shall be street trees, shall be planted near the street line in full public view on private property, as directed by the City Arborist pursuant to “Standards for Landscaping and Landscape Preservation” contained in the City of Portland Technical Manual.  Existing healthy trees may be credited toward this requirement, subject to the approval of the City Arborist.
 
3.       Does Section 14-526 Site Plan Standards also apply to our subdivision?
 
We would still like to walk the site with Jeff Tarling at his first availability.
 
Thank you,
Peter

Peter Biegel, ASLA, LEED AP
Land Design Solutions
P.O. Box 316
160 Longwoods Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
 
tel: (207) 939-1717
email: pbiegel@landdesignsolutions.com

From: Jean Fraser [mailto:JF@portlandmaine.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:19 PM
To: Peter Biegel
Cc: 'Tim O'Donovan'
Subject: Re: Ledgewood Dr Subdiv

Peter

I have just learned that Jeff is out of the office until Oct 15th.

You might want to go ahead without meeting him-  he often uses the aerials as a base for suggesting treesaves but generally its to preserve the largest trees and provide buffers between the lots and between the lots and the surrounding properties.

Jean

>>> "Peter Biegel" <pbiegel@landdesignsolutions.com> 10/10/2012 10:36 AM >>>

Hi Jean,
 
Were there any surprises on the joint meeting waiver vote last night?
 
to I would like to set up a site walk with Jeff Tarling so he can see the site and discuss landscaping and the tree save plan.  Should I contact him directly?
 
Thank you,
Peter 

Peter Biegel, ASLA, LEED AP
Land Design Solutions
P.O. Box 316
160 Longwoods Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
 
tel: (207) 939-1717
email: pbiegel@landdesignsolutions.com

From: Jean Fraser [mailto:JF@portlandmaine.gov] 
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 2:03 PM
To: Peter Biegel
Cc: 'Tim O'Donovan'; Ethan Croce
Subject: Portland Report on Waiver of Joint Mtgs Ledgewood Dr Subdiv

Peter

Please find attached (for information) the Report that has gone to the Portland PB members today regarding the waiver.

It is also on the City's website at:

http://www.portlandmaine.gov/planning/pbpackets/pbreportledgewooddr.pdf

You do not need to attend the meeting as the Board just had the PB Workshop on this.

thank you

Jean

Jean Fraser, Planner

City of Portland 

874 8728