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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2003-036 Tree Removal & Replacement - 1904 North 1st StreetRESOLUTION NO. R-2003- 36 A RESOLUTION . authorizing the removal of one Oak tree located in the City right-of-way at 1904 North 1st Street, Yakima, Washington. WHEREAS, one Oak tree is currently located in the City right-of-way at 1904 North 1st Street, Yakima, Washington;, and WHEREAS, Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales has requested authorization to remove one Oak tree since the tree in question blocks and obstructs their business signage; and WHEREAS, the City Arborist has reviewed the situation, and the Oak tree does not meet the City's criteria of being dead, diseased or dying; and WHEREAS, if permitted to remove said Oak tree, costs for removal will be at Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales' expense; and WHEREAS, if permitted to remove said Oak tree, replacement costs will be at Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales' expense; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to grant permission to Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales to remove, at their sole expense, the one Oak tree and to plant a small flowering ornamental replacement tree, also at their sole expense, in the City right-of-way at 1904 North 1St Street, Yakima, Washington, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales, a business adjacent to City right-of-way located at 1904 North 1St Street, Yakima, Washington, is hereby granted permission to remove, at their sole expense, one Oak tree situated at said location with the condition that they plant at their sole expense one small flowering ornamental replacement tree at 1904 North 1St Street, Yakima Washington. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 4th of March 2003. ATTEST: City Clerk ary Place, Mayor Resolution -Ron Nehls The Ms • • MEMORANDUM To: Denise Nichols, Parks & Recreation Manager From: Randy Murphy, Parks Superintendent/Arborist Re: Tree Removal Date: February 13, 2003 Received in writing February 11, 2003 a request from Mr. Ron Nehls concerning an Oak tree. Mr. Nehls felt the tree was blocking his signage at Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales, located at 1904 North 1s` Street. Since this Oak does not meet our criteria of being dead, diseased or dying it will require Council approval for removal. Mr. Nehls is aware that removal and replacement is at his expense. Replacement will be of an ornamental flowering variety. Oak located at 1904 North 1st Street ® Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales 1904 N. 1st St. Yakima, WA. 98902 453-7170 To whom it may concern: RE: Tree Removal We have recently relocated our business to 1904 North First Street. After many hours of hard work and investment we are open for business. I am requesting the removal of a tree that has over- grown its area and is obscuring the view of our business's sign and readerboard. In order to maintain the beautification theme of the area, we would be glad to replace it with a shorter variety. Your cooperation in this matter would be appreciated. We will await your reply. Respectfully, 77W-- Ron W Ron Nehls DBA: Ron Nehls Tire & Auto Sales ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of: March 4, 2003 Resolution Authorizing Removal and Replacement of Tree Located in City Right -of -Way at 1904 North 1St Street Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager Randy Murphy, City Arborist 575-6020 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Ron Nehls Tire 86 Auto Sales has contacted the City to request permission to remove ®one oak tree at 1904 North 1st Street. The request is necessary because it obstructs and blocks their business' signage. If Council approves the request, removal of the tree would be at Ron Nehls Tire 86 Auto Sales' expense. A suitable replacement tree would be a small flowering ornamental variety. Replacement costs would be at Ron Nehls Tire 86 Auto Sales expense as well. Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify) Letter /Pictures Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: Funding Source: N/A APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:�. City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council approval of the Resolution authorizing the removal of one oak tree located in City Right -of -Way at 1904 North 1st Street and replacement thereof with a flowering ornamental variety, all of which is at Ron Nehls Tire 86 Auto Sales' expense. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: