Tree Removal Plan Administrative ApprovalMarcie Diamond
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Marcie Diamond
Friday, October 26, 2018 9:20 AM
Christy Walters'
John Elias
RE: 500 Freeport Parkway tree plan
HPSC0124.pdf; HPSC0123.pdf, Duke 500 Freeport Pkwy..pdf
Good morning Christy,
Thank you for marking the trees that you would like to remove from 500 Freeport Parkway.
John Elias, Park Project Manager visited the site, and has approved the removal of the trees as noted on the plan and
tagged in the field.
I will include these documents in your file for future reference.
Thank you,
Marcie Diamond, AICP
HOLD Assistant Director of Community Development/Planning
VISITOR City of Coppell, TX
972-304-3676 (office)
BIG214-288-1031 (cell)
www.coppelltx.gov
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From: Christy Walters <Christy.Walters@dukerealty.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 8:42 AM U Date
To: Marcie Diamond <mtesson@coppelltx.gov>
Subject: FW: 500 Freeport Parkway tree plan
Good Morning,
I wanted to let you Know the trees are marked along Ruby Road. Let me know your thoughts after seeing the trees in
question. Thanks.
Christy Walters, RPA
Property Manager
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From: Christy Walters
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 3:45 PM
To:'Marcie Diamond' <mLesson @coppelltx.Bov>
Cc: 'Karen Hartz' <KHartz@coppelltx.Bov>; Jason Riegle <Jason.Riegle@dukerealty.com>; Bryan Parker
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Subject: 500 Freeport Parkway tree plan
Good Afternoon Marcie,
We talked about the struggling trees along Ruby Road briefly a couple months back. My arborist completed the
attached inspection field report of the trees along Ruby Road and generated the attached revised landscaping site
plan. Below is the link to the tree photos and the article referenced in the field report. I will be happy to meet someone
onsite to go over any specifics. Please let me know if you would like my arborist to attend.
In summary, the trees are planted densely along Ruby Road in accordance with the original design/intent. Now
that the trees have matured, removing the dead/dying/struggling trees would not detract from the initial goal of a dense
buffer between this site and the residential properties. It would encourage it. Replacing the trees, recommended for
removal, would actually hurt the chances that we can maintain an aesthetically pleasing natural barrier. We want to
encourage the large, fuller trees to continue to grow and maintain the boundary. We will accomplish this by allowing
room for adequate canopy and root growth.
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Please let me know if there is any other information I can provide for an approval to remove these trees without the
customary replacement requirement. Thank you for your consideration.
Christy Walters, RPA
Property Manager
NEW 24 -Hour Customer Service 888-805-9620
14241 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000
Dallas, Texas 75254
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From: Misty Daniel
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:57 PM
To: Christy Walters <Christy.Walters@dulcerealty.com>
Subject: Freeport X Trees
Misty Daniel
Executive Administrative Assistant
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BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
11376 Kline Dr. Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 620-0073 (FAX) 620-2932 www.bartlett.com
TREE INSPECTION FIELD REPORT
Duke Realty Date: 10-848
Address: 14241 Dallas Pkwy.
Arborist: Jacob Juszczak
Contact: Christy Walters License: #TX -3765A
Location: 500 Freeport Pkwy.
Reason for Inspection: Tree Inspection for City Code Enforcement
The Bartlett Tree Experts inspected the trees located on the north side of the
Container Store building at 500 Freeport Pkwy. in Coppell, TX along Ruby Rd. The reason for the
inspection was to identify which of the Austrian pines planted along Ruby Rd. need to be removed and
determine whether or not the total remaining trees are enough of a buffer to satisfy city requirements.
The Austrian pines were assessed by health and viability as well as their relevance
in relation to where they were planted. Sixteen of the pines inspected were completely dead and
therefore removal was recommended. Many of the pines that died looked to have underdeveloped root
systems from poor planting procedures i.e. being planted too close together and too much competition
for soil nutrients, water and sunlight. The stress from the weak root systems made them susceptible to
seridium canker and bark beetles which eventually killed them. Although no samples were sent to the
lab, the likelihood of root decay is also very high. The remaining 16 recommended removals were
marked for removal because they are nearly dead or will be dead. Many of the pines were planted too
close to the larger oaks and elms on the property and are now being completely shaded by the larger
tree's canopy. Austrian pines are a shade intolerant species and the canopy coverage is causing them
to decline. They have no where to continue to grow and they are not getting sufficient sun light.
These trees are recommended to be removed because they are too far in decline to save and they will
not receive sufficient sun light without sacrificing the health of the adjacent tree.
The total caliper inches calculated for the area inspected was 1,391 caliper inches.
The total caliper inches in Austrian pines recommended for removal was 156 caliper inches. This is
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11376 Kline Dr. Dallas, TX 75229
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approximately 11% of the total caliper inches in that area and the remaining caliper inches after
removal is 1,235 inches.
It is not recommended that the property is replanted with more trees to replace the
Austrian pines that will be removed. Many of the trees that are currently planted along Ruby Rd. are
already encroaching on one another and do not have enough space to develop their respective canopies
and roots. Replanting Austrian pines is not advised because they will only be "shaded" by the larger
trees again and likely decline in the future. Much of the open space that is currently available or will
be available after removals is not sufficient for large tree planting. There are power lines that run the
length of Ruby Rd. and the power company has already had to significantly prune back the existing
trees to maintain their clearance away from their power lines. Any newly planted trees will be destined
for failure due to the inevitable harsh pruning from the power companies to maintain their power lines.
In another 10 years the existing trees along Ruby Rd. will likely be too much for that area and selective
removals would likely be beneficial. Research has shown that one tree with a full healthy canopy and
the proper amount of space for growth provides better carbon sequestration and is better for the
environment overall than multiple trees planted too close together. A tree with more space will also
have a better chance of reaching maturity, improving property aesthetics and value. Tree mortality
should be expected due to competition and poor habitat conditions on a commercial site.
Photos of the trees recommended for removal are provided with this report
to
illustrate the reasons for the recommendation. It has been noted that a large concern for the city is the
screening of the property from the neighbouring property on the north side of Ruby Rd. The photos
should show that even with the removal of the identified trees there will be a sufficient screen and
buffer for the neighbouring property. If there are further questions about the recommendations in this
report please feel free to contact Jacob Juszczak at 832-523-2260.
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