Town Center SC/PP-CS 960620Harold Spiegel & Associates
CONSULTING ARBORISTS
660 PRESTON FOREST CENTER
SUITE 137
DALLAS. TEY~S 75230
(214) 991-8448
(214) 991-8449 fax
June 20,1996
Mr. Pert Virtenan
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Pert,
As you are aware, I met with Kevin Caldwell of Ewing Properties and Bill Anderson of
Dowdy, Anderson & Associates at the Town Center property to review the bee survey
and proposed development of this site. I want to give you feed back from this meeting.
1) Relative to the 38" diameter Post Oak at the nOrth end of the property:
A) I believe a compromise could be struck such that this tree could be
preserved through construction. The building could encroach somewhat on the
east side of the tree. With some relatively minor pruning the western most end
of the building could be positioned beneath the canopy. A protective fence
must be erected and be maintained through construction. The fence should be
at twenty feet (20') from the trunk on the east and north, at the drip-line on the
south and at the curb line on the west.
B) In order to accomplish the preceding, a variance from plans will be needed
for the north service lane.
2) I would advise the following staking and prior to grading for development:
A) Check trees in islands for quality and likelihood of survival, for aeration
needs to preserve root systems beneath the pavement, for adjustments in
island configuration and location. Trees which are indicated for preservation at
this time may not be the most likely candidate and an alternative selection could
be adopted,
!~) Tag all trees which are slated to remain with green ribbon for ease in
identification.
C) Allow sufficient time to select trees for transplanting. There am some trees
in this community, other than the oaks, which could potentially be moved,
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3) The buffer at the back of the property will accommodate the hike and bike trail quite
well. As best as can be seen at this time, it does not appear that the canopies of the
trees to remain will overhand the fire-lane to any extent,
Please give me a call if you have any questions. ! wilt be talking with you soon.
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