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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Tree WatchREE .WCN A COMMITTEE OF THE CO(OANUT 6ROVE VILLAGE COUN(1L DEDIlATfD TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF OUR (MINIM THE CANOPY AUgUSI b ZUU r Neighbors notice sign "intent to issue permit # 07- 152 posted by Public Works on large oak in front of 2840 Shipping, a property undergoing construction, and contact the TreeWatch Committee of the Coconut Grove Village Council. VOA Inquiries are made with the Public Works Dept. and they proceed to review the matter. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR 07-o/3849, So m,tta 1 -Tree Wafi�ti ITEM Pan The tree is structurally sound and is sending out very healthy growth after the hurricanes. (Photo Aug. 6, 2007) SUB INTOTHE PUBLIC RECORD FOR 1TEMz (7 ON of-1v-� . The tree in the public right of way prior to demolition and clearing of lot. ED1 PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM f2zrj ONoo1e The reason provided on application for requesting removal of the Oak Tree on the public right of way: "The tree is blocking ingress/egress to the garage of the east unit (2840)" On August 13, Tree\Watch filed an appeal to the permit pending, maintaining that th . tree existed long b€tore the garage and that Lne owner/ developer, having built other properties in Coconut Grove, should therefore be aware of how valued the tree canopy is to our community, and examined alternative architectural options to protect the tree and avoid the dilemma of the ingress/egre. (photo token August 6, 2007) There are alternatives to Townhouse construction... TO THE RD FOF ITEM?z n ONoz-oq Sample of Townhouse construction with driveway entrance placed on opposite side of garage in order to circumvent tree in front of garage. a yrf+1Naar 1 ■i..\!V 111ff/ I VI ► ITEMFz (7 ON oi-zi os. Although the owner's arborist report claims that the tree did not suffer damage as a result of the construction, according to a Public Works report after a visit on Aug 13, the owner seems to have violated several sections of the Tree Protection Ordinance: Sec. 8.1.7. Tree protection. 8.1.11. Tree protection during construction. Trees shall be protected during construction through the use of protective barriers in accordance with the landscape manual. Trees that are to remain shall be clearly identified with tags. A protected area with a radius of ten (10) feet shall be maintained around trees to remain in accordance with the landscape manual, unless a certified arborist otherwise determines in writing that a smaller or larger protected area is acceptable for each tree, or an alternative tree protection method is recommended. During demolition and/or development, including installation of irrigation systems or any other underground installations, protective barriers shall be placed around each tree and shall remain in order to prevent the destruction or damaging of roots, stems or crowns of such trees. The barriers shall remain in place and intact until such time as approved landscape operations begin; however, barriers may be removed temporarily to accommodate construction needs, provided that the manner and purpose for such temporary removal will not harm the trees. The trees shall be properly irrigated throughout the buildina nrrirtee Trees damaged during construction shall be subject to the provisions of section 8.1.9. submitted Into the public- memo,in connection item KZ [ 1 on a(-Z -O Priscilla A Thompson nth, (N In a photo taken Aug. 6, 2007, it does not appear proper measures were taken to protect the tree in the public right-of-way during construction, a citable offense. 0 THE ORD FOR ITEM vz ri ON oi-z4-(n. CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED Code Section Description of violation Civil Penalty 17-73 Failure to obtain permit to break, disturb, or interfere in any way of any tree, shrub, or vine in a public or park. deface, cut, with the roots highway 200.00 17-75 Failure to place.:: guards around all nearby trees, shrubs or vines in a public highway or park during construction of a building. 200.00 17-77 Placing injurious substances on or near tree roots. 500.00 On August 13, P W Assistant Director Francis Mitchell advised that Public Works Submitted Into the NNW did not support the removal of the tree. ' d in item�'° `a ; with Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk The applicant was also informed on 8/13/2007 that he was in violation of the Tree Protection Ordinance (Sec 8.1.7) and the Code of Ordinances (Sec.17-76, and 35-10), and would be fined by Code Enforcement. He may also be liable for mitigation as the tree may have been substantially damaged by the demolition of the previous structure and the new construction activity. He was instructed to: • Install a construction barrier fence with a 10 ft radius around the trunk of the Live Oak to protect the it and roots • Stop all root pruning • Move all construction & commercial equipment off the roots of the tree (see photo of pick up, bobcat and a trailer parked on the trees root plate) • Discontinue all construction activity • Come in to Public Works to meet with Mr. Mitchell to redesign the driveway configuration, approach, and sidewalk to allow the tree to remain and minimize the detrimental impacts to the tree and tree roots. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM Pz i 7 ON 01 TreeWatch supports the continued existence of this Live Oak • PUBLIC WORKS: tree should remain in place and a driv,way should be worked around it; denied an appli iiion for Tree Removal Permit • HISTORIC & ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD: Denied the appeal and upheld the decision of the Department of Public Works, on November 6, 2007 by a vote of 7-0. • PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval of the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board decision and approval of the decision of the Department of Public Works. • TREEWATCH: The tree's "fair condition," is hardly a reason for a death sentence. You don't cut down a tree because "possible future damage (due to further negligence), might eventuak• cause a limb to fall on the street" Submitted Into the public recott in connection with Nem VI i- on O!-2' -Q' ' Priscilla A. Thompson City Clark FREE OjCN -��-0."'-"ft. A COMMITTEE OF THE (OCOANUT GROVE V1LLAE (OUNCIL DEDICATED TO THE PflOTE(ilOh AND PRESERVATION OF OUR (OMMUhIiY'S TREE CANOPY This is Coconut Grove. People move here for the trees, not for the driveways. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM Pz it ON oi-zy-os.