ST9302-CS 990908COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
P.O. Box 478
Coppell. Texas 75019
972-462-0022
September 8, 1999
Collette Dockery
103 Allencrest Lane
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: Sandy Lake Road ST 93-02
Dear Ms. Dockery:
I have received and reviewed your letter concerning the trees generally located on the north side
of Sandy Lake Road between Woodcrest and Allencrest. During my initial walk through of this
project, I noted trees that would definitely have to come out and the trees we would attempt to
save. There were approximately nine trees between Woodcrest and Allencrest which we were
going to attempt to save.
With this letter, I am including Sheet 48 of the construction plans which is my work copy when I
walked the project. As can be seen, there were notes about moving the sidewalk to save trees
near both Woodcrest and Allencrest. The construction plans in this area show that the existing
grade 45 feet left of the center line would be very near the top of the curb grade for the
construction of the project. However, to actually construct the roadway you have to remove
approximately 1 foot, which constitutes the thickness of the paving and the thickness of the curb.
Once that excavation was performed, we had our Leisure Services Department look at the trees
to determine the feasibility of continuing to try to salvage the trees. It was their opinion (see
attached memo) that at this point the trees would not survive due to the cutting around the root
system and the future sidewalk
As previously stated, those nine trees were not removed during the initial tree removal because of
our hope that during actual construction they could be saved. But at this point, it is obvious that
the trees will not survive long term, therefore they will be removed with the construction of the
roadway.
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 972/304-3679.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering / Public Works
file/kgriffin/103allencst
09/09/99 11:35 CITY Q~COPPELL a CITY OF COPPELL ~-~ N0.275 Q02
PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMO
DATE:
September 9, 1999
TO:
FROM:
Mike Martin, Assistant City Engineer rt_ ~
Brad Reid. Park Planning and Landscape Manage
SUBJECT: Trees Along Sandy Lake Road
At the request of thc Engineering Departmem, a visit has been made to review a number
of trees at the Sandy Lake construction site to determine the viability of the trees based
on the proposed development in the area. The trees are located along the north side ofthe
construction between Woodcrest and Trailwood Streets. The excavation required for the
proposed expansion of Sandy Lake has certainly taken a toll on these trees. Almost h~lf
of the root mass has been removed bom the trees causing the canopies to be extremely
dehydrated.
The plans for the project indicate a sidewalk in the immediate area of the trunk of the
trees with little or no space for the trees to grow. It is also gaffs opinion that removing
the trees to another location would only further stress the trees with no probable survival.
With the above influences upon these trees it is doubtful they have much chance of
surviving. It is recommended the trees im removed, as they have become unsightly and
disturbing to some residents.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
BIVbr
John and Collette Dockery
103 Allencrest Lane
Coppell, Texas 75019
August 30, 1999
Mr. Ken Griffin
Director of Engineering
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
I live on the comer of Allencrest and Sandy Lake and have the luxury of a front row seat for the
Sandy Lake Road construction project.
My concern in writing to you today is for the trees that are on the side of the brick wall which
borders my yard. The dirt on one side of these trees has been removed and the roots have been
left exposed, additionally there is no water source to irrigate them. In fact one of the trees has
already died. I have been ranning water over the fence to them but this may all be in vain as the
rumors around the neighborhood are that these trees will probably die and/or be removed because
there is no room for them and the sidewalk.
My husband and I visited with you in your office and discussed the road construction some time
ago. During this visit, you showed us plans and emphasized that landscaping would be a prime
consideration for this project. I am disappointed to hear that these existing trees will not be there
when the project is complete. These are very nice, healthy trees and I would like for them to stay.
Please call or write to me to let me know what is in the plans for these trees. It is important to
me.
Sincerely,
Collette Dockery/~''~
972-393-2019
cc: Ms Candy Sheehan, Mayor
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