AgdaPkt 2013-10-07 Closed and Regular

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8.B. - Page 97 Introduction Assianment 1410 Valota Road Partners, LLC (VRP) is planning to construct single family homes on the property known as 1410 Valota Road in the City of Redwood City (City). Ralph Osterling Consultants, Inc. (ROC) was asked to assess all trees regulated by the City and to include a tree protection plan as part of the report. Survev Methods A visual assessment of the trees was made from the ground. No samples were collected for laboratory analysis nor were the trees climbed as neither were part of the assignment. The trees were affixed with numerical aluminum tags for reference purposes in the report and tree locations on the site map provided to ROC. The numerical tags were affixed on the north facing side of the trunk approximately five feet above grade when physically possible. The trunk diameter (converted to circumference) of trees was measured with a diameter tape at the height between 6 inches to 36 inches above grade as specified in Chapter 35-Tree Preservation in the Redwood City Code of Ordinances. Observations and Discussion On 15 June 201 1, ROC visited the subject property, 1410 Valota Road. An existing residence was occupied and ROC made known its presence to the occupant. Vegetation on the property was a mixture of shrubs, vegetable plants, landscape trees and a large number of fruit trees. A total of 10 regulated trees were located on the property and include by common name and (count): Monterey pine (1), Chinese elm (1), black acacia (1), Douglas fir (2), grapefruit (1), olive (2), coast redwood (1) and incense cedar (1). All trees displayed varying degrees of poor pruning or outright neglect. For example, trees 1 and 3, a Monterey pine and a black acacia respectively were recommended for removal based on the significant damage they displayed. Whereas tree 9, an incense cedar was observed to be in overall good condition and determined to be highly suitable for preservation. The overall condition of the assessed trees ranged from very poor to good. Refer to Table 1 for a definition of the terms used for rating the condition of trees. Assessed trees were also rated as to suitability for preservation. Refer to Table 2 for an explanation of the suitability ratings. Tree 9 was rated high in suitability, trees 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 were rated moderate and trees 1, 2, 3, 8 were rated low in suitability for preservation.