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a__ <br /> Soil Investigation <br /> ftmm;A�� & Design INC <br /> 2809 78th Ave.N.,Brooklyn Park,MN 55444 <br /> pbrandt(a soilinvestigations.us 1651-260-3783 <br /> A. Size of trees at planting. For all required plantings, deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one-inch caliper at <br /> time of planting and all evergreen trees shall be a minimum of five feet in height at time of planting. <br /> Specifications shall be determined by the American Nurseryman's Standards. <br /> B. Type of tree stock. For all required plantings, trees shall be free of insects, diseases, or mechanical injuries <br /> and have straight trunk and a form characteristic of the species. <br /> C. Spacing at time of planting. The spacing of new trees must be compatible with spatial site limitations and <br /> with the responsible consideration toward species size when mature as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br /> D. Planting standards. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br /> E. Planting standard: Soil amendment. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br /> F. Planting standards: Mulch. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br /> G. Planting distance along rural section streets. Shall be at the right-of-way unless approved by the city. <br /> H. Planting distance from hydrants. Trees shall be planted a minimum of ten feet from hydrants. <br /> L Vision clearance (sight triangle). Tree plantings should not be within the vision clearance triangle as defined <br /> in the City of Ramsey. <br /> J. Planting distance from utilities. Trees shall be planted a minimum of two feet from any joint utility trench <br /> whenever practicable. <br /> K. Reforestation/restitution plan. <br /> a. If the total number of tree inches exceeds the removal threshold, the developer shall provide a <br /> reforestation plan (can be included as part of landscaping plan, but must clearly identify those trees that are <br /> intended to satisfy the reforestation requirement), or a calculation of restitution, or a combination thereof. <br /> b. Size at the time of planting shall comply with the planting standards outlined in the <br /> respective zoning district. <br /> c. No more than 25 percent of the trees to be planted shall be from any one species. <br /> d. Reforestation trees included in the reforestation plan may count toward the trees <br /> required for landscaping purposes within the applicable zoning district. <br /> Hazardous and/or nuisance trees. <br /> • The contractor shall remove of any dead or diseased trees on private property, when such trees constitute a <br /> hazard to life or property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees <br /> • Disease- or pest-infested trees. Any tree located within the city, which is determined by a certified <br /> professional to be afflicted with any dangerous or infectious insect infestation or plant disease,may be declared <br />