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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Proximity at Blue Clay - Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit – [The Proximity at Blue Clay – 3600 Block of Blue Clay Rd] Page 1 of 2 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT To: Calvin F. Wells, Jr. – The Proximity Blue Clay LLC (vin@capefearcommercial.com) Amy Norris – Norris & Tunstall (anorris@ntengineers.com) From: Zach Dickerson Senior Planner Date: April 23, 2024 Subject: Tree Removal Permit – The Proximity at Blue Clay, 3600 block of Blue Clay Road New Hanover County has approved tree removal plans and has issued a tree removal permit for the property described below. APPLICANT NAME: Calvin F. Wells, Jr. PERMIT NUMBER: TR-24-000005 TREE REMOVAL/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Removal of 752 inches of trees, 308 of which are significant. REQUIRED MITIGATION: 616 inches (308 x 2) of trees replanted or retained. APPROVED TREE MITIGATION: Some mitigation is achieved by retention of 106 inches of native trees on the site. Per the native tree retention credit calculation at 1.5 inches per native inch retained, total mitigation inches provided are 159, leaving 457 leftover to be mitigated. Remaining mitigation is achieved by planting of 459 inches of trees on the site around the perimeter and open areas. No further mitigation is required. ADDRESS: 3600 Block of Blue Clay Road PARCEL ID NUMBER(S): R02600-003-087-000 Tree removal activities for the above property may begin at this time in accordance with the County’s regulations and with the following conditions: 1. TREE REMOVAL MUST BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY (ATTACHED TO THIS PERMIT), INCLUDING PLANS FOR MITIGATING THE REMOVAL OF SIGNIFICANT TREES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE APPROVED PLAN Tree Removal Permit – [The Proximity at Blue Clay – 3600 Block of Blue Clay Rd] Page 2 of 2 MAY RESULT IN A REQUIRED PAYMENT INTO THE COUNTY’S TREE IMPROVEMENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY STANDARDS. 2. EXISTING SIGNIFICANT TREES THAT ARE TO REMAIN ON THE SITE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM VEHICULAR MOVEMENT AND MATERIAL STORAGE DURING ANY CLEARING, GRADING, OR LAND DISTURBING ACITIVITIES. AN UNDISTURBED AREA MUST BE RESERVED AROUND EACH TREE AS DETERMINED BY THE TREE’S DRIP LINE. THE UNDISTURBED AREA MUST BE PROTECTED BY A SUITABLE FENCE. 3. IF A PROTECTED TREE IS DESTROYED, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED, OR DIES AS A RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN THREE YEARS AFTER THE CLEARING, GRADING, OR LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY, THEN REPLACEMENT TREES MUST BE PLANTED ON THE SITE OR A PAYMENT MUST BE MADE TO THE COUNTY’S TREE IMPROVEMENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY STANDARDS. 4. THIS PERMIT DOES NOT RELIEVE THE PROPERTY OWNER OR APPLICANT FROM ANY LAW, REGULATION, OR REQUIREMENT OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY AGENCY. ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY CLEARING, GRADING, OR OTHER LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES. 5. MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE APPROVED TREE REMOVAL AND MITIGATION PLAN WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REVIEW BY THE COUNTY AND MAY REQUIRE THE SUBMITTAL OF A NEW TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION. Issued by: __ Date: 4/23/2024 Zach Dickerson *IF THE TREE REMOVAL ACTIVITIES HAVE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY COMMENCED BY WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE, THIS PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE, AND A NEW TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED.