[WSBARP] Tree Adjacent to Utility Easement

[Rick Hoss]

A certified arborist can make a specific plan based on the type of tree, existing soils and character of the area. The developer should listen.

 

 

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Chris MacMillan
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:12 AM
To: wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com
Subject: [WSBARP] Tree Adjacent to Utility Easement

 

Hello Listmates, 

 

Property owner's parcel is subject to an undeveloped access and utility easement. Developer now wants to develop the easement and plans to dig a 10 foot wide trench to lay sewer and other utilities. The easement is adjacent to an old tree and some of the tree's roots undoubtedly lie within the easement. 

 

The property owner is concerned that digging the trench will destroy the tree's roots and eventually kill the tree. Any suggestions for how to avoid that aside from asking the developer to dig as far from the tree as possible? Maybe the right to lateral support? 

 

Thanks, 

Chris 




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Chris m. Macmillan

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