HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment A: Project NarrativeTree Removal Project Narrative
• Project Narrative (Please include speciflc details on why this tree needs to be
removed and any necessary supporting documents to aid your narrative. This is an
atypical tree removal so whatever in your professional opinion is necessary to
include.)
The basis for this tree removal request is aviation safety and regulatory compliance. The
tree is located within the Airport's Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) and constitutes an
obstruction within protected airspace. Please see subsequent document “Site Plan” which
includes illustrations of the Airport’s RPZ.
The tree in question is a Douglas flr and is estimated to be 75-80 feet tall. The continued
presence reduces obstruction clearance and poses a potential hazard to aircraft
operations if left in place.
Additionally, the tree penetrates navigable airspace governed by 14 CFR Part 77 and
adversely affects protected airspace surfaces established to ensure the safe and efficient
operation of aircraft. Due to its location and height, the tree creates an ongoing risk to fiight
safety and airport operations.
Removal of the tree is necessary to maintain compliance with federal aviation standards,
preserve the integrity of the Airport's protected airspace, and eliminate a recognized
obstruction within the RPZ. Given these safety and operational concerns, the Airport must
move forward with the removal of the tree to provide a safe airport environment.
The Airport would like to request the fee-in-lieu of replanting. Sighting planting replacement
trees could increase wildlife activity and heighten bird-strike risks.