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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Tree Reimbursement Form ror sfra FORESTRY DIVISION - PUBLIC TREE REIMBURSEMENT Pursuant to Forestry Division Arboricultural Specifications (Sec. 16.05.330.), all public trees affected by development shall adhere to the following conditions and standards. This form can be a standalone or support a project under review such as a Site Plan or Modification to an Approved Plan. After completing this form, the following will take place: 1. The Forestry Division shall be contacted to inspect public trees affected by development. The point of contact shall be the project's Landscape Architect, unless otherwise determined by the City Forester. 2. Forestry Division staff will meet with relevant parties to discuss protection and/or removal of existing public trees. 3. Forestry Division staff will determine pruning needs and Tree Protection Zones for public trees to be preserved. 4. Forestry Division staff will prepare appraisal value(s) for public tree(s) to be removed. 5. A Reimbursement Fee, based on appraisal value(s), will be charged for tree(s) to be removed. Note: If this tree reimbursement submittal is affiliated with a Site Plan or Modification application, the reimbursement fee must be paid prior to site plan approval. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All Public Tree Reimbursement Submittals must contain the following: 0✓ Public Tree Reimbursement Form ✓❑ A written narrative that shows an itemized summary of your submittal and description of request, explaining anticipated changes in tree health, relocations of proposed utilities, and proposed construction access. Once reviewed, signed approval from the Forestry Division INFORMATION Project Name: Hotel Bozeman Contact Name: Andrew Gault Phone: 703-677-6360 Email: ag@hbpartners.com CONTACT US Forestry Division phone 406-582-3225 1812 N Rouse Ave (FED EX and UPS Only) anordquest@bozeman.net PO Box 1230 www.bozeman.net Bozeman, MT 59771 FORESTRY DIVISION - PUBLIC TREE REIMBURSEMENT WRITTEN NARRATIVE Please describe the proposed project and any anticipated disturbance to adjacent public tree(s), including relocation of utilities, sidewalk maintenance, and construction access. The project is a new mixed use hotel development located at the northwest corner of the intersection of N. Tracy Ave. and W. Lamme St., on the Block A portion of the North Central Master Plan. The code required offsite infrastructure improvements are extensive and require rebuilding the streets, curb/gutter and sidewalks on all three sides of the proposed buildings. Due to the removal of the existing infrastructure and replacement with new all four of the existing trees in the W. Lamme public boulevard will be compromised. Forestry Division Notes: Met on-site with Andrew Gault (HomeBase Partners) to discuss preservation of existing blvd trees. Preservation is not viable due to the following construction impacts: Vertical access within sidewalk area, excavation/replacement of sidewalk, excavation/replacement of street & curb/gutter, installation of new hydrants and water lines. Tree root systems will be too severely impacted by these activities to expect survivability. The Forestry Division will conduct appraisals of existing trees based on current conditions Summer of 2025; reimbursement fees will be due as a code provision or condition of approval with occupancy. SIGNATURES Contact Signature: _'A r Forestry Division Approval: CONTACT US Forestry Division phone 406-582-3225 1812 N Rouse Ave (FED EX and UPS Only) anordquest@bozeman.net PO Box 1230 www.bozeman.net Bozeman,MT 59771