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#3 lied Cedar--The tree was close to the home and the Chair and fir. Balzarini recommended it be removed with no requirement to replace it. #68 Blue Spruce,Pine Tree-The.Chair stated that the tree is a huge, gorgeous white pine that is very tall and very close to three buildings. Homeowner Jan Lyons shared photographs of pine pitch on her deck stating that she was unable to use the deck. More 'Info rn action about the tree was requested from the arborist. Ms. Baker reported that the tree's height was between 60 and 70 feet and that it is 60 to 80 years old. Ms. Baker noted that the sap has been a serious problem for the resident. lis. baker reported that if the tree is removed, the Association would replace it with blue spruce. Mr. Balzarini returned to view the tree, noting that it is a beautiful tree, but if it were to fall, it would go through one of the houses. Mr. i stated that the tree poses a danger to the buildings. The Chair agreed, noting that if a branch of the divided trunk were to fall it would go through house. Mr. l alz rini and the Chair recommended taking down the tree and replacing it with a blue spruce and other Board members were in agreement. #68 Blue Spruce, oak Tree-Ms. Baker stated that the oak Um is considered a safety issue due to its angle} although the true is not diseased. Mr. l al a.rini and the Chair agreed that it was leaning close to a home and recommended that it be removed with no need to replace it. Ms. Baker suggested that a substantial blue spruce, intended as a replacement for the white pine, would.cover the area. #26 ted Cedar-Chairman Wayg n reported that the dead white pine is very tall and isolated and presents a danger due to its location near the road. The Chair started that it is a prime location for replacement and had requested that the arborist recommend a tree that would do well in the retention area and that will match the surrounding landscape. Ms. Baker reported that the arborist expects that all of the trees in the retention area would require replacement due to root damage from the.wells. Ms. Baker proposed using a maple tree,eventually replacing additional pines with maples. Mr. Fudala reported that the tree wells were intended to sage the pine trees and the arborist at the time certified that the-wells would preserve the trees. Mr. Fudala stated that the other trees appear to be healthy at this time. Ms. Baker noted that the maple replacement will be documented in their minutes so that future tree replacements in the retention area are also maples. Mr. Fudala questioned the type of maple that is being considerod. Ms. Sigel responded that they had not }ret decided but wanted something colorful. The Chair requested that the Association not choose a dwarf species and Mr. Fudala recommended choosing a larger species. Ms. Sigel noted that maple are being considered since they do well once they are established and that there is no irrigation in the area. Mr. Petersen recommended that the Association ensure that they use a native species maple. Ms. Baker reported that the arborist is good about selecting native species. 432 lied Cedar-It was determined that the dead pine, located behind the dumpster, was not tall enough to be a safety hazard to the home and is not diseased. The Chair and lir. alarini felt the tree slid not require-removal and if the tree were to fall it would fall on the surrounding trees. It is located in a forested area and will borne a shelter for animals as it rots. #80 Gold Leaf,Not on Original t-The-skinny dead pitch pine was identified by Mr. Fudala during the site as being a possible danger to a car in the driveway. The tree may be removed and replacement could be unnecessary since it is located in a forested area. 2