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ASBURY MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
lDelivery by Fax: 972-304-3570 [
April 30, 2000
Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E,
Director of Engineering & Public Works
C~ty of Copfall
P,O. Box 478
Coppail, TX 75019
Mr. Kent M. Collins, P.E.
Civil Engineer
City of Coppall
P.O. Box 478
Coppail, TX 75019
Dear Sirs:
The Board of Directors of the Asbury Manor Homeowners Association met on Wednesday, April 26,
2000, to discuss your recommendation to remove the pecan tree adjacent to the right of way drainage
channel between Coppail Road and Westminster Way.
After much discussion, the board voted to allow removal of the tree under the following conditions:
1. The tree removal must inctude the entire root system in order to allow for planting of a replacement
tree,
2. A replacement tree must be provided by the c'~/(minimum eight-inch caliper and a vefficel root
system) and be planted within the remaining triangular shaped area. An appropriate replacement
tree wouid be a live oak or other species acceptable to the Homeowners Association.
We believe that these are reasonable expectations that are within the spirit of the City of Coppall Tree
Presewation Ordinance number 91500-A-203. We think that a developer would be expected to
preserve this tree; however, if it were to be removed an appropriate indemnification payment or
replacement tree would be required. In this case the cost of the replacement tree would be more than
offset by cost savings afforded to the city in not having to construct the channel around the existing
pecan tree.
It is our position that dty construction projects should exemplify the spirit of the Tree Preservation
Ordinance. ff this offer is not acceptable, and the existing pecan tree remains, our expectation would be
that no further damage to the root system be incurred and that appropriate measures towards it's
preservation be taken.
We understand that it is your desire to expedite this process, however, we also feel an obligation to
represent the interests of the Asbury Manor HOA. We look forward to working with you toward a
successful conclusion to this issue.
' 'Bru~' Donald
Vice-P t
Asbury Manor HOA Asbury OA
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