From today's Statesman Journal:
A developer is seeking the city’s permission to remove a 25-inch diameter Oregon white oak in West Salem.
The
oak, located in the right-of-way adjacent to 2579 Wallace Road NW,
stands where the driveway for a new, 13-unit apartment complex is
planned.
Aaron
Panko, a case manager with the city’s planning division, said Oregon
white oaks are provided special protection. City rules require that a
developer receive a tree regulation variance before healthy white oaks,
greater than 24-inches in diameter, can legally be removed, he said.
The
applicant seeking the city’s approval to remove the tree on Wallace
Road NE is Catholic Community Services. The nonprofit didn’t a return a
phone call Thursday.
The city is taking written comments on the land use request. Written comments must be delivered no later than 5 p.m, Jan. 2.
Comments may be submitted by email to APanko@cityofsalem.net.
Comments also may be mailed to Case Manager, Planning Division, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 305, Salem OR, 97301
