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16 Great Neck RoadNorth <br />wlashyee, -Massachusetts oz649 <br />Mr. Hansen commented that Figure 1 is a little inconsistent discussing caliber and diameter at <br />breast height. <br />Ms. Faulkner noted this language with math and calculations is not pertinent for them to know, <br />calculations will be the duty of the arborist. <br />Mr. Lehrer clarified the DBH at 4.5ft. is above grade. Figure 1 is trying to calculate Critical Root <br />Zone, so it should say refer to Table 1. <br />Ms. Faulkner read criteria for if a Tree Bylaw applies to you with a picture of a Tree Yard. <br />1. Does this apply to you, the owner of a lot or parcel of land? If yes, go to 2. <br />2. Will there be work performed on your lot defined as building activity by the tree bylaw? If <br />yes, go to next question. Building activity is defined. <br />3. Do you have a tree or trees in the Tree Yard? The Tree Yard is 40ft. in the front and 15ft. <br />on the sides and back yard. This is in R5 and R3. The tree has to have a diameter of 6 <br />inches or greater at breast height. <br />4. Are you intending to have the trees in the Tree Yard cut down? <br />5. Do you want to replace protected trees with new trees rather than pay into the tree fund? If <br />yes, go to number 6. <br />6. Measure 4.5ft up the tree and take the circumferences divided by 3.14, which will give you <br />diameter at breast height (DBH). The Bylaw says one half inch is needed to mitigate for <br />each inch of breast height protected trees proposed for removal. For example: If a tree has <br />a 20 inch diameter at breast height we are saying one half inch of DBH is needed. <br />(.5 x 20 = 10DBH) If someone were to purchase, every tree would have a DBH of 2 inches. <br />We need any combination to total 10DBH. If you pay into the fund its dollar for dollar. The <br />homeowner would go to the landscaper and pick out trees that are 2 inch DBH or more, get <br />a cost, and bring it back to the Town Planner. <br />Ms. Faulkner noted they can cut down an over story tree that presents as danger or clean up <br />after a storm. It is more financially sound to plant your own trees. <br />Mr. Balzarini asked if you plant something and it dies, would it need to be replanted. He asked <br />if the town was going to hire a Tree Warden. He also wanted to know who would be managing <br />the funds. <br />Mr. Lehrer commented the planted trees would be monitored for a year. Within one year of <br />permit or occupancy, there will be monitoring of this program, and to ensure the tree is kept <br />alive. <br />4 <br />