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36 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 Assessment of and recommendations for eleven (11) protected size trees on and directly adjacent to 3826 Naughton (undeveloped lot) Belmont, CA Prepared at the Request of: Rob Gill, Associate Planner Planning and Community Development Department 1 Twin Pines Lane, Suite 310 Belmont, CA Site Visit: Walter Levison, Contract City Arborist (CCA) 2/19/2014 Report: (CCA) 2/20/2014, Revised 4/22/ of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

37 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 Table of Contents 1 Summary 3 2 Tree Disposition Matrix 5 3 Protected Trees 9 4 City of Belmont Master Fee Schedule Effective 9/1/ Suggested Conditions of Approval 10 6 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 14 7 Certification 15 8 Attached, Tree Location Map Mark-Up by the CCA 15 2 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

38 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC Summary Naughton is an undeveloped lot which adjoins the south side of a developed single family residence at 3820 Naughton. The site is densely stocked with native coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) and California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica), ranging in size from nonsurveyed 4 inch diameter trunks to larger, protected size specimens surveyed for this assignment. The canopy driplines of survey trees were drawn onto the applicant s revised grading and drainage plan sheet received by planning division in This marked up sheet is included below as the tree locator map, and has been marked up by the author to show possible root protection zone fence line routing. 2. There are a total of eleven (11) regulated size trees on and immediately adjacent to the project area, tagged by the CCA as trees #1 through # Direct Conflict Removals: Three (3) of the eleven survey trees, coast live oak #2, Monterey pine #6, and coast live oak #8 are to be removed per the applicant s tree removal plan sheet TR Storm Drain Conflicts: Depending on actual depth of the trenches, proposed storm drain line trenching may negatively impact oaks #4, 5, 7, and #9 if those trench alignments are not adjusted to farther from the trees, or eliminated. Minor hand grading with non-mechanized hand tools might be able to be used to create open soil hand dug swales to achieve site surface runoff drainage objectives without performing tree root-damaging pipe trenching and Christy box type work. Refer to the CCA s tree map for reference, or the applicant s grading plan C Foundation Footprint Partial Conflicts: Proposed residence foundation footing excavation will sever portions of the root systems of eucalyptus #1, and oaks #4, 5, and #7. Root severing will occur at various locations offset from the trunk edges of the trees. Refer to the CCA s tree map, or to applicant grading plan sheet C Grading Conflicts: Proposed grading as shown on applicant sheet C1.0 will negatively impact all nine (9) survey trees to remain (i.e. eucalyptus #1, and oaks #4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and bay laurel #11). Most or all land grading will need to be eliminated if these trees are to remain in their current condition. If grading is very minimal, impacts may be somewhat mitigable, however, use of machinery to grade land contours can severely compact the pore spaces (essentially air pockets) in the soil root zones of these trees, resulting in unseen damage that can negatively affect the trees for many years, and cause as slow decline of the trees over a decade or longer until they finally die prematurely. 7. Landscape Plan: Trees proposed to be installed at this site appear to have been pushed to the west corner of the site per my suggestion such that they are in locations that receive better sun and are less in conflict with existing mature large oaks being retained and protected. The CCA has not reviewed a formal irrigation plan, so irrigation pipe trench routing locations cannot be confirmed at the time of writing. 3 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

39 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC Airspace Conflicts. These conflicts are quite complex, and it would be beneficial for the applicant to retain a highly qualified tree care company representative to assess site conditions and discuss possible pruning solutions to the following conflicts, as site oak canopies are in direct conflict with proposed work: 8.1 Oak #7 canopy extends eastward over the proposed deck and residence footprint area, with limbs at 5 to 9 feet elevation above existing grade. To clear the proposed work, this tree may need to be severely pruned to remove a 14 inch diameter stem on the east side of the tree, resulting in severe loss of live biomass and possible decline and/or premature death of the tree. 8.2 Oak #9 canopy extends 25 to 30 feet southward over the proposed deck and stairs area, with large diameter stems at 5 to 7 feet above grade on that side. Removal of this area of the tree would remove 30% to 50% of the entire above ground biomass of the tree, and may result in decline or death of the tree. It may or may not be possible to field adjust the stairs and landing construction planned for this area, to allow for retention of key limbs. 9. Various site plan adjustments are suggested below in sections 2 and 5 to provide trees being retained with adequate above ground canopy and below ground root zone protection. 4 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

40 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC Tree Disposition Matrix Tree Tag Number / Common Name / Overall Condition Rating Disposition Under Current Proposed Site Plan Site Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Landscape or Irrigation Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Suggested Protection & Maintenance Actions Reference Removal Fee per Master Fee Schedule (Add mitigation fees as applicable) #1 Red Flowering Gum Fair Retain Proposed garage location was adjusted to farther from trunk. This tree may still not survive the construction process. Grading shown within canopy dripline should be performed by hand if possible, or with very small machinery. Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. Irrigation required during site work. Root pruning required at excavation cut face. $4,968 #2 Coast Live Oak / Good Remove $2,484 Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. #3 Coast Live Oak / Fair Retain Eliminate land contour grading, or perform grading by hand or very small machinery. None Irrigation may be required during site work. Mulch required. Clearance pruning required. $2,484. Root pruning required at excavation cut face for proposed retaining wall. 5 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

41 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 Tree Tag Number / Common Name / Overall Condition Rating #4 Coast Live Oak / Good Disposition Under Current Proposed Site Plan Retain Site Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Avoid trenching greater than 6 inches below grade for storm drain line within canopy dripline dimension as shown on CCA s tree map. Eliminate land contour grading or perform by hand or using very small machinery. Landscape or Irrigation Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Verify that irrigation pipe trenching is eliminate within 15 feet of tree, and that project uses poly tubing or equivalent, placed over grade as a trenchless type irrigation system. Suggested Protection & Maintenance Actions Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. Clearance pruning required. Wood chip mulch is required. Reference Removal Fee per Master Fee Schedule (Add mitigation fees as applicable) $4,968 #5 Coast Live Oak / Good Retain Avoid trenching greater than 6 inches below grade for storm drain line within canopy dripline dimension as shown on CCA s tree map. Eliminate land contour grading or perform by hand or using very small machinery. Verify that irrigation pipe trenching is eliminate within 15 feet of tree, and that project uses poly tubing or equivalent, placed over grade as a trenchless type irrigation system. Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. Clearance pruning required. Wood chip mulch is required. $2,484 #6 Monterey pine / Good Remove $75 6 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

42 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 Tree Tag Number / Common Name / Overall Condition Rating #7 Coast Live Oak / Fair Disposition Under Current Proposed Site Plan Retain Site Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Eliminate storm drain line trenching within 15 feet of trunk. Eliminate land contour grading. Move footprint of deck and residence outside the east quadrant of canopy such that clearance pruning is minimized. Landscape or Irrigation Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Eliminate all landscape plant installations and irrigation pipe trenching within 15 feet of trunk. Eliminate the proposed bioswale area downhill from trunk, and instead use a rock dissipater 20 feet or more from the trunk if needed. Suggested Protection & Maintenance Actions Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. Irrigation may be required during site work. Mulch is required. Clearance pruning required. Reference Removal Fee per Master Fee Schedule (Add mitigation fees as applicable) $4,968 #8 Coast Live Oak / Good Remove $4,968 7 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

43 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 Tree Tag Number / Common Name / Overall Condition Rating Disposition Under Current Proposed Site Plan Site Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Eliminate storm drain line trenching within 15 feet of trunk. If possible, tightline the trench against the foundation footprint (i.e. under the deck). Landscape or Irrigation Plan Changes Needed to Retain Tree in its Current Condition Suggested Protection & Maintenance Actions Reference Removal Fee per Master Fee Schedule (Add mitigation fees as applicable) #9 Coast Live Oak / Fair Retain Eliminate land contour grading or perform by hand or with small machinery. Use simple handdug narrow diameter post holes as the stair/landing foundation. Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. Clearance pruning required. $4,968 #10 Coast Live Oak / Fair Retain Move or fieldadjust the proposed stair and landing area to avoid conflicts with the horizontally extended mainstems of this tree. Move proposed drain line trench to outside canopy dripline (see canopy shown on tree map in this report). None Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. $4,968 #11 California bay laurel / Good Retain Fencing required. Trunk buffer required. $4,968 8 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

44 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC Protected Trees Protected trees are defined in the new Belmont tree ordinance as all trees with trunk diameter(s) totaling 10 inches or greater at 4.5 feet above grade, except for Acacia species, Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) which can be removed under a new $75/tree flat fee system once a removal permit is granted. Removal fees are listed in the new Master Revenue Schedule under part IV (Development Review Fees), effective 9/1/2013. In addition, removal of protected trees may require mitigation plantings to be installed on site. When a requirement to install trees cannot be met, then a Tree Planting In-Lieu Fee of up to $497 per each noninstalled mitigation tree shall be paid by the applicant to the City Tree Planting and Establishment Fund, at the discretion of the Planning Commission and City Council. Please refer to the master fee schedule below. 4 City of Belmont Master Fee Schedule Effective 9/1/ of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

45 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC Suggested Conditions of Approval Directions to Staff or Contract Staff associated with this project: Please enter the following into the Belmont CRW PermitTrack file for this project to prevent permit issuance prior to the City Arborist s evaluation of initial tree protection measures at the site: STATUS field: HOLD REMARKS field: PENDING INITIAL TREE PROTECTION INSPECTION AND SIGNOFF PRE-PROJECT ITEMS 1. Suggested Plan Adjustments to Optimize Long Term Tree Vigor: a) Land Contour Grading: Eliminate grading beneath canopies to allow existing open soil root zone grade elevations to remain as-is within 15 feet of the trunks of all trees being retained on and adjacent to the site, or specify that grading be performed by hand or with very small machines under direct arborist supervision only, to minimize compaction of soil pore space required to maintain oxygenation of the tree root zones. b) Storm Drain: Specify that storm drains near trees #4, 5, and 7 be shallow-cut at maximum 6 inches depth. Storm drains near trees #9 and #10 should be realigned such that the line(s) are tightlined against the residence foundation footprint or simply moved 10 to 15 feet southward to clear the canopy of oak #10 and avoid most of the canopy of oak #9. c) Residence Footprint: Smaller trees such as trees #1, 3, 4, and #5 may survive without adjustments to the proposed residence footprint, and are too small to require site plan revisions of this magnitude. Removal fees for these three trees can either be collected up front as a damage bond, or as required at the end of project prior to the CCA s final occupancy signoff. Tree #7 is much larger, and may be severely damaged by a combination of pruning and residence footprint foundation excavation. If residence footprint adjustments cannot be made, then it is suggested that Staff collect a damage bond for this tree as well. d) Deck/Stairs Footprint: (Original recommendation) Push the proposed deck and stairs area approximately 10 feet south if possible, to avoid conflicts with oak #9. Staff may require posting of a damage bond for tree #9. e) Deck/Stairs Pier Footings: (Original recommendation) Utilize small diameter post hole type footings to minimize excavation near oak #9. 10 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

46 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 f) Irrigation Pipe Trenching: Eliminate all irrigation pipe trenching within 15 feet of all trees being retained (trench routing not shown on plans). Verify that all piping within 15 feet of trees being retained is placed over grade as a tree-friendly trenchless type irrigation system. 2. Fees: Applicant shall pay tree removal fees and in-lieu fees per Planning Commission and Staff determination. Applicant shall pay an arborist construction monitoring fee in the amount of $1,200 plus applicable City fees (e.g. 30% administration fees) to cover basic monthly inspections and reporting to Staff (total: $1,560). If required by Staff, damage bonds shall be posted with the City as an up-front collection for trees #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 in very close proximity to site work, to hedge against construction-related tree damage, decline, or death. The CCA may charge additional fees at the regular contract hourly rate of $100/hour for additional services such as when requested by the project build team to be on-site to monitor trenching, pier drilling, excavation, etc. within 20 feet of trees being retained. 3. Pre-Construction Meeting: Project team shall meet with CCA on-site prior to commencement of demolition, to go over final root protection zone fence routes for trees being retained, trunk buffer specifications, pruning prescriptions for airspace clearance for specific trees, root pruning protocols, deck and stairway pier footing design, irrigation trench depth limitations, land contour grading procedure, storm drain line trench realignments, etc. 4. Pruning / Arborist of Record: Retain a qualified ISA-Certified Arborist to perform airspace clearance pruning per American National Standard Institute (ANSI)-A300 (Part 1) Tree Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance / Standard Practices / Pruning. This arborist shall be retained by the applicant as the arborist of record or AOR, and shall be responsible for determinations of specific pruning prescriptions for trees being retained that will allow those trees to retain adequate live wood and foliage percent (%) sufficient for long term viability. If the AOR determines that trees being retained will not survive current proposed construction without significant site plan modifications, then the AOR shall recommend specific site plan modifications that are consistent with arboriculture Best Management Practices, to minimize construction-related root loss, root damage, canopy loss, etc. 11 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

47 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 All determinations and communications from the AOR shall be submitted in writing to Mr. Rob Gill, Associate Planner, City of Belmont, and to Mr. Walter Levison, Contract City Arborist. The arborist of record shall meet with the CCA before commencement of site plan work, during work, and after completion of construction prior to final occupancy, to discuss tree protection, tree maintenance, and site plan field adjustments. Scheduling of these site meetings is to be determined. 5. Wood Chip Mulch*: Tree care company wood chipper truck type natural wood chips shall be placed in a 4 inch thick layer over the soil surface underneath the entire canopy driplines of trees #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and #9. Pull mulch out 12 inches away from the trunks of the trees to avoid moisture buildup. These types of chips are available for purchase as wood chips (not bark chips) at Lyngso Garden Supply of Redwood City. *Grading of land contours will prevent most placement of this mulch prior to start of project. CCA will work with the general contractor on this issue. 6. Trunk Buffer: Affix a trunk buffer around trees #1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and additionally around the horizontally extended mainstems of trees #7 and #9. Best Management Practice for tree protection of trees to remain on a site is to wrap an entire roll of orange fencing around the lower 8 feet of trunk of each tree, and affix 2X4 or 1X4 boards (or waste wood of similar dimensions) around the circumference of the trunk, and secure with duct tape on the outside only (do not use wires). Refer to the 2013 tree protection standard images handout. A horizontal limb buffer specification image is shown at right. 7. Root Protection Zone: Chain link Install chain link fence (exact locations of fence to be determined during the pre-construction field meeting). This fencing shall be known as the root protection zone or RPZ. Preliminary routes are shown as red dashing on the CCA s revised tree protection map, though these routes conflict with current proposed land contour grading as well as current proposed drain line trench routes. Therefore, the CCA will need to work with the general contractor to determine the best way to set 12 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

48 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 up initial fencing prior to grading, and final protective fencing immediately after completion of grading. Fencing material used for all protective fences must be steel chain-link, at least five-feet in height, mounted on two-inch diameter galvanized iron posts 7-feet in length, driven a minimum of 24- inches into the ground. Posts for post and hook fencing must be mounted no wider than six-feet apart. This fence must be erected prior to any heavy machinery traffic or construction material arrival on site. Note: Create a +/- 18 inch wide open gap in each RPZ fence perimeter so that arborists and other tree protection related personnel can access the areas inside the RPZ. A silt fence shall be dug into the ground per package directions along the bottom edge of the uphill side of the chain link root protection zone fence, and zip tied or otherwise affixed to the RPZ as a barrier against liquid waste encroachments. Use straw erosion control wattles pinned down along the bottom edge of the chain link fence. The protective fencing must not be temporarily moved during construction. Materials, tools, excavated soil, liquids, substances, etc. shall not be placed or dumped, even temporarily, inside the RPZ. Storage, staging, work, or other activities shall not occur inside the RPZ without the expressed written ( ed) permission from the Contract City Arborist. The CCA shall be contacted 48 hours advance notice when requesting that a fence section be temporarily moved or removed. Refer to the 2013 tree protection standard images handout. 8. Signage: The TPZ fencing shall have one sign affixed with UV-stabilized zip ties to the chain link at eye level for every 15-linear feet of fencing, minimum 8 X11 size each, plastic laminated or otherwise waterproofed, stating: ROOT PROTECTION ZONE FENCE ZONA DE PROTECCION PARA ARBOLES -NO ENTRE SIN PERMISO. LLAME EL ARBOLISTA WALTER LEVISON- DO NOT MOVE OR REMOVE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM WALTER LEVISON, CONTRACT CITY ARBORIST, CITY OF BELMONT CALL OR 48-HRS ADVANCE FOR PERMISSION TELEFONO CELL / drtree@sbcglobal.net 13 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

49 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 DURING-PROJECT ITEMS 9. Root Pruning: If any woody roots measuring 1 inch diameter or greater are encountered during site work within 20 feet of trees being retained, stop site plan work and call a qualified tree care contractor to prune roots at right angles to the root growth direction, using sharp tools such as an A/C powered Sawzall, lopper, professional pruning saw, etc. If roots are required to be left exposed for more than 24 hours, then cover with six (6) layers of wet, muddy burlap. If possible, cover the root(s) completely with existing site soil and wood chip mulch, and irrigate thoroughly to saturate the uppermost 24 inches of the soil profile. Cover the soil with wood chip mulch. Call the CCA at cell immediately upon encountering the roots (prior to pruning) so that digital images of the root locations, depths, and densities can be archived. If roots are shattered or broken, then the backdigging protocol must be used prior to root pruning in order than the roots be severed at a location with undamaged tissue. Refer to the 2013 tree protection standard images handout. 10. Water Spray: If standard pressure water is available on site, spray off foliage of all trees being retained on a 1x/month basis using a high power garden hose to wash both the upper and lower surfaces of the foliage. This helps keep the gas portals (stomata) unclogged for better gas exchange which is crucial for normal tree function. Refer to the 2013 tree protection standard images handout to be distributed to the applicant by the project planner Mr. Rob Gill. 6 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Any legal description provided to the consultant/appraiser is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownership to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No responsibility is assumed for matters legal in character. Any and all property is appraised and evaluated as through free and clean, under responsible ownership and competent management. It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinance, statutes, or other government regulations. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified insofar as possible; however, the consultant/appraiser can neither guarantee nor be responsible for the accuracy of information provided by others. The consultant/appraiser shall not be required to give testimony or to attend court by reason of this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payment of an additional fee for such services as described in the fee schedule and contract of engagement. Unless required by law otherwise, the possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any other purpose by any other than the person to whom it is addressed, without the prior expressed written or verbal consent of the consultant/appraiser. Unless required by law otherwise, neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, nor copy thereof, shall be conveyed by anyone, including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media, without the prior expressed conclusions, identity of the consultant/appraiser, or any reference to any professional society or institute or to any initiated designation conferred upon the consultant/appraiser as stated in his qualifications. 14 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

50 ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 ISA Certified Arborist #WC-3172 This report and any values expressed herein represent the opinion of the consultant/appraiser, and the consultant s/appraiser s fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value, a stipulated result, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor upon any finding to be reported. Sketches, drawings, and photographs in this report, being intended for visual aids, are not necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys unless expressed otherwise. The reproduction of any information generated by engineers, architects, or other consultants on any sketches, drawings, or photographs is for the express purpose of coordination and ease of reference only. Inclusion of said information on any drawings or other documents does not constitute a representation by Walter Levison to the sufficiency or accuracy of said information. Unless expressed otherwise: a. information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the conditions of those items at the time of inspection; and b. the inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, probing, or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the plants or property in question may not arise in the future. Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidates the entire report. Arborist Disclosure Statement: Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training, and experience to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to reduce the risk of living near trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the arborist, or to seek additional advice. Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Tree are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborist cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, like any medicine, cannot be guaranteed. Treatment, pruning, and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the arborist s services such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes between neighbors, and other issues. Arborists cannot take such considerations into account unless complete and accurate information is disclosed to the arborist. An arborist should then be expected to reasonably rely upon the completeness and accuracy of the information provided. Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near trees is to accept some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risk associated with trees is to eliminate the trees. 7 Certification I hereby certify that all the statements of fact in this report are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. Signature of Consultant 8 Attached, Tree Location Map Mark-Up by the CCA 15 of 15 Site Address: 3826 Naughton Version: 4/22/2014 Walter Levison 2014 All Rights Reserved Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture Cell (415) / drtree@sbcglobal.net

51 REVISED TREE MAP 4/22/2014 WALTER LEVISON CONTRACT CITY ARBORIST BLACK LINES = CANOPY DRIPLINES RED DASHING = ROOT PROTECTION tree #5 ZONE FENCE ROUTING tree #4 tree #7 tree #3 tree #6 tree #8 tree #9 tree #10 tree #11 tree #2 tree #1