HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221079 313 Jefferson Final Subdivision Studio A Tree Disposition
38 High Rock Avenue, Suite 3 | P.O. Box 272 | Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | 518.450.4030
December 16, 2022
Mr. Jon Famosi
Re: Tree Disposition, Famosi Property Corner 313 Jefferson Street and 1 Taylor Street City of Saratoga
Springs, NY
Dear Mr. Famosi:
As per your request, we have reviewed the disposition of existing trees and those which were removed
on the above-referenced property. We understand that certain trees, mostly tall white pine trees, have
been removed as per your direction due to safety concerns. We previously visited the parcel with you on
January 14, 2022 and witnessed numerous fallen branches from such pine trees on the property. We also
noted that several had damaged crowns. As such, we concur with you that they presented a safety
concern to both you and adjacent neighbors and were correctly removed, however, without city
approval.
In order to ameliorate this situation, we understand that you agree to re-plant street trees along Taylor
Street. We have reviewed a preliminary site plan which proposes to construct a new house on the corner
parcel with driveway accessing Taylor Street. We suggest that four Little Leaf Linden (Tilia Cordata) or
Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) 2 ½ to 3” cal. be planted between the curb line and sidewalk. The
attachment sketch generally provides a location of the four trees. We suggest that they be added to the
proposed site plans (prepared by others) to accommodate your site plan review application to the City
Planning Board.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Yours truly,
S. Jeffrey Anthony, RLA, ASLA
for Studio A Landscape Architecture and Engineering, DPC