Craig,
What is the source of the snipped language?
Does this mean the pit itself is 3 X 4', which is what I'd think was intended,
or that that much clearance is required from the base of the trunk, which is
what it seems to say?
Paul
There are reasonable practices meant to maximize tree viability in urban
settings. No pavement shall be laid within an area of three (3) feet by four
(4) feet around the base of the trunk of any such tree nor shall any stone,
gravel, cement, lumber, or other material be deposited upon such area.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street - Ordinance Guidelines - Don't
Snitch?
In a message dated 4/22/2007 7:29:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes: Someone private-mailed me and accused me of
“dime-dropping” on the “whoever” with L&I and asked me to post a
clarification. Are you stating a participant on this listserv tried to
intimidate you with the threat of Don't Snitch? How sad. Out the weenie, SAli.
L&I codes are meant to support a reasonable and decent quality of life for the
general populace. ... I plan to check with L&I to see what the regulations
are, what forms are used. There are reasonable practices meant to maximize
tree viability in urban settings. No pavement shall be laid within an area of
three (3) feet by four (4) feet around the base of the trunk of any such tree
nor shall any stone, gravel, cement, lumber, or other material be deposited
upon such area. Private Contractors. Any person engaged in the business of
planting, removing, spraying, pruning, bark tracing, and root pruning of street
trees in the City of Philadelphia shall comply with the following rules and
regulations relating to the proper performance of said work:
He/she shall obtain a permit before performing any work on the street trees
in the City.
He/she shall sign an agreement whereby he/she will agree to hold the City of
Philadelphia and the Commission harmless from any and all claims of whatever
nature arising from damage of property or injury to any persons, however
caused, through the exercise of said permit either by himself/herself, his/her
agent, servant, or employee.
He/she shall obtain comprehensive liability insurance for injury to any
person or persons and for damage to any property, in such amount as the
Commission may require.
A certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be placed on file
with the Commission.
He/she shall perform the work described above in good, workmanlike fashion,
and in addition, shall comply with the published regulations for the care of
street trees issued by the Commission. General guidelines are available at
http://www.fairmountpark.org/StreetTree.asp I think man had a hand in
this one. By keeping his hand in his pocket instead of spending money to the
do the job right the first time. For over 30 years Stoneleigh has been a real
estate gateway to hell and anguish in West Philly. The city stops responding
when people stop complaining, because a cash strapped city hopes the private
sector will remediate this valuable piece of real estate. In 1980 Court of
Common Pleas almost seized the property, while the DA was prosecuting the owner
for a plethora of significant code violations. Ever wonder why the exterior
rain conductors still aren't connected to the DWV lines? It is a shame the
building suffers from inept management. Craig Melidosian Past President
Fairmount Park Commission Advisory Council
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