TRE2020-00039 City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
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TIGARD
08/26/2020
PESSIA, PERRY J & PHYLLIS L
13225 SW ASH DR
TIGARD, OR 97223
Re: Tree Removal Permit Record Number: TRE2020-00039
Dear PESSIA, PERRY J & PHYLLIS L:
On 08/10/2020 you submitted an application for tree removal at 13225 SW ASH DR. Your
application specified that:
1 Black Cottonwood
is/are proposed for removal. Based on the information supplied on your application, this is
a simple tree removal permit request.
City staff has reviewed your application and based on the relevant approval criteria in the
Urban Forestry Manual, your application has been:
Approved, no replacement required
Approved
This decision is final and valid for a period of up to one year after issuance unless
otherwise specified. Nothing prevents you from submitting another tree permit application
if the conditions and circumstances surrounding this removal have changed.
If you have any questions, please contact us at arborist@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2421 .
Please be sure to reference record number - TRE2020-00039.
Best regards,
Community Planning Division
City of Tigard
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City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECEIVED
z .11 Tree Removal Permit Application AUG 10 2020
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PROPERTY ADDRESS I DIRECC1ON DE IA PROPIEDAD
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RE/QUISITOS PARAAPLICAR
APPLICANT I SOLICITAN1T �[11 Owner sSignature/�Uritten
Name (Nombre): P,: (z`1' P s S t R
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Address (Direction): 13`2-S' S kAi le .S la D ° rma del duel/Autorivezon por
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Phone (Tel): � 3—SS b -�93-� Email: mA I.I b v� t (f
Site Plan (show location&
Owner(Duel): ! Same as applicant species of each tree,2 copies)
(Igual al solicitante) roquis(Indicar ubicaciony especie de
CONTRACTOR/ARBORIST INFORMATION calla arbol, 2 tvpias)
INFORMACION DEL CONTRATISTA/ ARBOLISI'A Documentation (from removal
Company (Compariia): V I lJ S I-2 E- S ERV 1 C- criteria)
Documentation (del criterio de
Contact person (Contacto): I YC 5 al- 1^C`4L1 G motion)
ISA it#: /VI`a 3 6 '1 Expiration (Fixpiracidn): I/a b a 1 pplication Fee (complex only)
13 S 2 NE- F2E tn.O t� C C Porrt Aki 4 71- 0 Pago (solo para el pmceso comp!jo)
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TREE INFORMATION—to be completed by applicant
INFORMACION DELARBOL — el solicitante debe completer esta parte
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Tree species (Especie del arbol): C O 1- 0 N W 0 p b Soto para use del personal
#of trees (#de eirbolet): I REVIEW PROCESS
Tree location (Ubicacion del drbot): RCA R- d F ri26pC--Pi:`T t'I Simple 0 Con lex
Fee(complex only): --� n
Reason(s)for Tree Removal Razones pars cortar el arhol
Case No.: /!� F�� Q r G�87
I. SIMPLE REVIEW PROCESS ( PROCESO DE REVISION.,SIMPLE
Related Case No(s):
kTree is a hazard as determined ❑ Tree is dead(Arbol esta muerto) Application accepted: / /��
by an Arborist(LI Mimi es un �r./{f//
peligro segrin la determinado por un ❑ Removal required for approved land use or By: Date: I 0
arbolista) building permit(Necesario Para la aprohacidn
de ten permrso de use de suela o construce/on) Application determined comp te:
❑ Tree is in an advanced state ofLSIdecline(Arliod esta err ertado de ❑ Roots are causing damage By: Date: _
deterioro a¢cantado) (Las raker akin causando damn)
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❑ Thinning necessary to protect other trees
❑ Conflicts with TSP Project ^
(Con%lieto Dour un proyecta de (Es necesario raaearPara proteger otros arboles) By: Date: l r
transportacidn`ISP) ❑ Location does not meet planting standards
El Species is on nuisance tree list
(Ubicaeidn no eumple con normal de plantation) d'T p7 ms,I wd t s hppllutli,me a r• U='2Ui
(La e.pecie esta en la lista de arboles ❑ Recommended by fire marshal
prohlemeitiro.r) (Fee recomendado por el mariscal de incendio,)
❑ It is infested with pests or disease ❑ Tree has sustained physical damage
(Etta in(estado con plagas o (Arbol estd likeamente daclado)
en/ermedades)
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City niTioard • 1119S Sft'ITall Blvd. • T'ioard On-non 97773 • www.tinardl-or.onv • .503-71R-2471 • Paur.3of 4
• TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION
II. COMPLEX REVIEW PROCESS (check applicable reason and provide brief proposal summary)
PROCESO DE REI7SION COMPLFJO Marque et motiv0 aplicabley de urea explication brave)
❑ Blocking views of solar access ❑ Undesirable species ❑ Other (explain below)
(Bloqueo de vista o acceso.ralar) (Epecie no deseada) Otro (explique debajo)
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THE APPLICANT SHALL CERTIFY THAT: EL SOLICITANTL'LEI?iYI iCA Q1 E:
• The above request does not violate any deed restrictions • La solidtud anterior no viola ninguna restriction de las
that may be attached to or imposed upon the subject escriturus de la prvpiedad que pueda ser conectada a o impuesta
property. sobre is pmpiedad en cuestion.
• If the application is granted,the applicant will exercise the • Si la.rolicitud es concedida, el.rohcitante ejercerd los derecho.r
rights granted in accordance with the terms and subject to concedidos de aczrerdo con los terminosy sujeto a las condieionesy
all the conditions and limitations of the approval. limitacioner de Ia aprobacidn.
• All of the above statements and the statements in the plot • T odas las declarations anteriores y las declarations en el
plan,attachments,and exhibits transmitted herewith,are crvquis, los docummentos adjuntos,y muestras trasmitidas,son
true;and the applicants so acknowledge that any permit verdaderus;y los solicitantes asi reconocen que cualquier permiso
issued,based on this application,and may be revoked if it is concedido, hasado en esta solicitud,puede ser revocado sr se
found that any such statements are false. encuentra que alguna de estas afrrnaeiones es frlsa.
• The applicant has read the entire contents of the • El solicitante ha leido todo el contenido de la apiicacion,
application,including the policies and criteria,and incluyendo las po11ticasy cnteriosy cornprende his requicitos Para
understands the requirements for approving or denying the aprvbar o negar la solicitud.
application.
SIGNATURES of each owner of the subject property required.
FIRM/AAS de cada
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App 's signature (Firma del.rolicitante) Print name (Nombre) Date (Fecha)
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OwnVignature (Firma del dueno) Print name (Nombre) Date (Fecha)
Owner's signature (Firma del dueiio) Print name (Nombre) Date (Fecha)
Authorized agent's signature Print name (Nombre) Date (Fecha)
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City of Tigard
Tree Risk Assessment Form
Hazard Rating:
10
Probability + The arget + Size of = Overall Risk
of Failure Area Defective Part Rating
Recommended Hazard'free Abatement Procedures: , •
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Property Address: j 224 .3 h/F t �Cip41?� L✓1 IN j;cL4 - 15 V(Gi1 c
Location: 0 Public q/Private ❑ Right-of-Way 00 TW E ' O1TOM D l=
Protected Tree: C�Yes 0 No -ra c4�'k -nzt, 4k
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Tree Species: GG'1T(viAJ k E i ' V
Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) _ '
Tree Height: 1
Crown Spread: b(,
Tree Part Subject of Evaluation:—reack
Diameter of Subject Tree Part: ( 3 -4- at /
Distance to Target of Subject Tree Part:: Tj�j t ya I
Length of Subject Tree Part: ?Jobt }' 2_5
Target: l v -1 ?. F /
Occupancy of Target: ❑ Occasional Use 0 Intermittent Use hJ Frequent Use ❑ Constant Use
Date of Evaluation: F2/1e.:5�2d
Tree Risk Assessor: (PF e VA ( yam
ISA Number: -cal L6. A-
Tree Risk Assessor Signature:
*Pill out this and supplemental rating form completely and attach:1)photos of the tree;2)an aerial photo showing the
location of the tree on the subject property;and 3)a supplemental tree risk assessment report more fully describing
whether the definition of hazard tree has been met and,if necessary,recommended hazard tree abatement procedures.
Appendix 1
Lina Smith
From: Todd Prager <todd@teragan.com>
Sent: Friday,August 21, 2020 1:41 PM
To: Lina Smith; Tom McGuire
Subject: RE: Pessia Tree Removal
Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Allow sender I Block sender
Lina,
I visited the tree today and agree that this tree meets the definition of"hazard tree" in the code based on the branch
shedding that could damage the roof and solar panels at 13235 SW Ash Drive and also the potential for the south stem
to shear off due to included bark and cause major damage to the house at 13235 SW Ash Drive. Unfortunately,the
subject tree is over-mature and will continue to shed tree parts as is typical for the species. There is a history of failure of
similar trees in the area.
One option we discussed was leaving an approximately 20 foot tall snag for wildlife habitat which will also save some
cost on the removal.The stump of the tree should be left in place for slope stability reasons.Also,there are several
native trees surrounding this tree that should be carefully protected during the removal.
Please let me know if you have questions and/or if you want me to write up a more detailed risk assessment or report
for this.
Thanks,
Todd Prager
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist#597
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
AICP, American Planning Association
Direct 971.295.4835
toddateragan.com
teragan.com
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L,/J ARUM ICULY"UR,L CONSUL I R..NTS
From: Lina Smith [mailto:LinaCS@tigard-or.gov]
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 1:29 PM
To: Todd Prager; Tom McGuire
Subject: FW: Pessia Tree Removal
FYI more information from the property owner about this cottonwood tree.
Thank you,
Lina
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Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
City of Tigard I Community Development
13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard, OR 97223
E-mail: LinaCS@tigard-or.gov
From: Lina Smith
Sent:Thursday,August 20, 2020 1:29 PM
To: P. Pessia <malibu.biff@gmail.com>
Cc: Ronald Cook<rcooksr@outlook.com>
Subject: RE: Pessia Tree Removal
Thank you for your a-mail. I will forward this information to my supervisor and our arborist.
Lino Smith
Assistant Planner
City of Tigard I Community Development
13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard, OR 97223
E-mail: LinaCS@tigard-or.gov
From: P. Pessia <malibu.biff@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday,August 19, 2020 8:22 PM
To: Lina Smith <LinaCS@tigard-or.gov>
Cc: Ronald Cook<rcooksr@outlook.com>
Subject: Re: Pessia Tree Removal
Lina -
I don't think you understand the hazard that these trees represent.
Our other neighbor(Anne Gehring) hired an arborist about five years ago,and he declared one of our cottonwoods dead
and at risk of falling. With the city's permission,we had it removed. And it was dead inside,just like the arborist said.
Two years later(in 2017),two other cottonwoods fell back there. These were on the church's property(which our
property backs up to). One of them damaged the children's play equipment. Imagine if kids had been out there at the
time.You can read more details below in an email from Brian Gehring,the son of our neighbor Anne Gehring. Because
of this,the church had several other(6 or 7) cottonwoods declared as hazards and they were removed.
And just a couple months ago, another one of these nuisance trees lost a huge branch at about 3am and it landed on our
roof. It sounded like a bomb. Luckily, it landed flat or it would have likely come right through. It still did $500 worth of
damage to the roof.We were lucky. Next time might be different.
These trees do nobody any good. Aside from the hazards already described,they drop hundreds of sticky pods that are
nearly impossible to clean up. And the cotton from them gets into the AC unit and everywhere else.
Perry Pessia
Hi Perry,
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Good day to you, and Happy New Year! I hope that this note finds you and Phyllis well and thriving.
It has been awhile since we last chatted, and I imagine that you had hoped to not hear from me again about those darn trees.
But I wanted to let you know what has been going on lately on the Church property. We all noticed the last few weeks that the
Church had cut down virtually all of the cottonwoods on their property in the ravine. I was curious as to why, and got a copy of
the permit, and the arborist report. I have since talked to their arborist, Paul Jackson,who was quite nice, and said that I could
call him again if I had more questions.
In November, two more large cottonwoods fell on their own. One landed across the base of our hill, and actually hit some
shrubbery along the back of the neighbor's yard. The second tree fell and hit the back of the Church, damaging their gutters
and children's play equipment. Because of this latest fall with their property damage, they had 6 or 7 trees declared as
hazards and had them removed.
I asked Paul Jackson if he had any comments about the remaining cottonwoods. He did not examine the bases of the trees
on your property behind your fence, since they are not on Church property, but from a distance, he recommended that the ivy
on them be removed to decrease the weight on the trees, and he put this in his report. I just wanted to be sure that you knew
about what had been going on, and his recommendations.
If you want to talk to him yourself, his company is Mountain View Tree Service(not to be confused with an arborist company
in the Bay Area with the same name), and the phone number is 855-878-8733. httrJ/www mtvtreeoregon cam/
I can also give you other names of arborists who were out in 2015 if you want other opinions.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you, and Best Regards,
Brian G
On Wed, Aug 19, 2020, 9:50 AM Lina Smith<LinaCS@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Thank you Perry, I reviewed all the photos you sent over and your application materials with my supervisor.The tree
you're proposing to remove is a protected tree because it's a native species located in sensitive lands (Tigard significant
wetland and vegetated corridor/buffer area), so my supervisor has requested that the City's contract arborist also
assess the tree. I contacted our arborist this morning,and once I hear back, I will give him your contact information to
arrange a date/time for his assessment.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions,
Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
City of Tigard I Community Development
13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard,OR 97223
E-mail: LinaCS@tigard-or.gov
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From: P. Pessia <malibu.biff@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 17,2020 10:39 AM
To: Lina Smith<LinaCS@tigard-or.gov>
Cc: Ronald Cook<rcooksr@outlook.com>
Subject: Re: Pessia Tree Removal
I think I mistakenly sent one image twice. Here is the missing one.
On Mon,Aug 17, 2020, 10:04 AM Lina Smith <LinaCS@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Perry,
I just spoke to my supervisor, and we'll need more information regarding this tree. Can you please send us an aerial
view that identifies the specific tree, and also photographs of the tree?Your arborist stated that the tree is leaning, so
it'd be helpful if you could provide photographs that show which direction it's leaning.
Thank you,
Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
City of Tigard Community Development
13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard, OR 97223
E-mail: LinaCS@tigard-or.gov
From: P. Pessia <malibu.biff@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday,August 16, 2020 7:45 AM
To: Lina Smith <LinaCS@tigard-or.gov>
Cc: Ronald Cook<rcooksr@outlook.com>
Subject: Re: Pessia Tree Removal
Attached is the tree risk assessment form as requested.
Perry Pessia
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On Wed,Aug 12, 2020 at 5:43 PM Lina Smith <LinaCS@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Perry,
We received your tree removal permit application (attached). You indicated that the tree is a hazard, so you'll need
to work with a certified arborist and have them complete the attached tree risk assessment form.The arborist must
use the hazard tree rating system to determine if the tree meets our definition of a "hazard tree" (outlined at the
bottom of this e-mail).
The PNWISA website may be a helpful resource to find a certified arborist: https://pnwisa.org/hire-an-arborist/
For the quickest processing, please e-mail all documents, including the original application form (attached to this e-
mail)to tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at (503) 718-2421 or tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov (copied on this
e-mail).
Thank you,
Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
City of Tigard ICommunitY Development
13125 SW Hall Blvd.Tigard, OR 97223
E-mail: LinaCS@tigard-or.gov
"Hazard tree" means any tree or tree part that has been or could be determined by an independent tree risk
assessor to constitute a high level hazard requiring hazard tree abatement with an overall minimum risk rating of 8
for trees or tree parts up to four-inch DBH, 9 for trees or tree parts greater than four-inch and up to 20-inch DBH,
or 10 for trees or tree parts greater than 20-inch DBH using the tree risk assessment methodology in Appendix 1 of
the Urban Forestry Manual.
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