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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVillage Green Sub Woodland Analysisng Services Woodland Analysis For: Bay Development Corp. 10415 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46280 Re: 136th Street & Monon Trail Ir ar 9P., 'N t � .. • � .. - . � - ~. Yam. � 4 - • -� . • - R� , By: Judson R. Scott Registered Consulting Arb i American Society of Consulti and Patrick Grecu, Natural Resource December 1, 2005 4721 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 V1 December 1, 2005 Bruce Sklare Bay Development Corp. 10415 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46280 Re: 136"' & Monon Trail Mr. Sklare, Tree Care Landscaping Consulting Services The following is the requested Woodland Analysis for the property at 13e Street and the Monon Trail located in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana. Please refer to the aerial photo and the photo documentation (appendix A and B) when reading this report. This report contains lists of all flora and fauna discovered during the inspection (appendix Q. The entire property is relatively flat. There are no significant slopes or other topographic features that have to be considered. The property located at 13e street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. There are many large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. The wooded areas are important to preserve to protect the health and water quality of the creek, as well as preserve habitats for wildlife. As always, any trees that are preserved should be properly managed prior to clearing or construction including early fertilization, pruning and crown cleaning to reduce risk and liability. Trees should also be protected during all phases of development and construction to maximize their chances of survival. Please contact us if there are any questions about this work. We appreciate this opportunity to work with you. Thank you, 1 �dsoncott President, Vine & B Registered Consultir American Society of Patrick Grecu, Natural Resource Specialist 4721 East 1461h Street, Carmel, IN. 46033. 317.846.3778 Location 136t' & Monon Trail Located directly south of 136t' Street (Smoky Row Road) and west of the Monon Trail in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana Assignment and Scope of Work 1. Inspect the property and provide an analysis of the natural resources. 2. Mark these natural resources on an aerial photo. 3. Rate the wooded areas. 4. Note and mark any unusual or exceptional trees or landmarks. 5. Record species of flora and fauna found on site. 6. Photo -document property as requested. Limitations Inspections were conducted during December 1, 2005. As such, they are limited by the time frame and present field conditions. These are not long-term observations needed to represent the full spectrum of plants and animals, which use the land over the course of the year and the changing seasons. Early spring, summer, and fall blooming plants, and migrating animals, are some of the categories that are not represented in this report. Methodology All areas in the scope of work were inspected on foot. Tallies of the tree species were taken by species and size. The property was separated into different areas defined by changes in tree, plant, or land cover characteristics. These areas are plotted on the aerial photo attached as Appendix A. All animals and birds seen, heard, or found evident by sign were noted. Plants seen along the way were also noted. All plants, animals and other life noted during the inspection are listed in the appendices. More complete lists could be obtained through more intensive investigations. Findings The property located at 136t' street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. Overhead utility lines run on the property along 136t�' street. The topography of the site is flat with only slight changes in grade on the property. The property can be divided into two major areas: the lawn areas with scattered trees surrounding the home and barn, and the wooded areas surrounding the two streams. The densest areas of trees are in the far southern and western sections of the property. Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./1361h & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 3 of 24 Specific Area Descriptions (see maI2 and photos in Appendix A & 6 The following descriptions will list the general description of each area including dominant tree species and any other conditions or flora/fauna not found on the rest of the property. Section A: Trees in Lawn Area This section is located in the northeastern portion of the property and is bordered on the north by 136t�' street and the Monon Trail on the east. The only buildings present on the property are the home and a large barn that is located on the eastern edge. A turfgrass lawn makes up the ground layer in this area. There are many large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. There are several large trees that are in decline or dead and should be removed. There are nice specimens of several species that are scattered throughout the lawn area. Tree species present include: black walnut, sycamore, sugar maple, white ash, black cherry, and white spruce. Tree species present: ■ Black walnut (luglans nigra) • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) • Sugar maple (Acersaccharum) • Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) • White ash (Fraxinus americana) • Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) ■ White pine (Pious strobus) Section S. Wooded Area This section makes up roughly half of the acreage on the site and generally surrounds the drainage ditch that runs diagonally across the property and Little Cool Creek that runs through the northwest corner. There are many large trees in the wooded area that are worthy of preserving. This section is important to preserve because it surrounds the creek area. The vegetation lining the creek bank is especially important, as it helps stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. The wooded area on the south end is the highest quality on the property and has a relatively open understory with many young trees. The woods, on the west end has more scrubby understory growth and the ground layer has more weedy growth. The species present in the ground layer include amur honeysuckle, black raspberry, daisy fleabane, grapevine, sorrel, winter creeper euonymus, foxtail, pokeweed, and multiflora rose. The dominant tree species in this section are: boxelder, black walnut, hackberry, white ash, and sugar maple. This area provides food, shelter, nesting and hunting sites for a variety of wildlife in the area. This section of the property would be classified as "Young Woodland" according to Carmel's Subdivision Control Ordinance ROSO III definitions (7.05.07). Tree species present in this section: • Hackberry (Celtic occidentalis) • Black walnut (luglans nigra) • Sugar maple (Acersaccharum) • White ash (Fraxinus americana) • Black cherry (Prunus serotina) • White mulberry (Morus alba) • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136'h & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 4 of 24 Discussion There are many large trees in the lawn area of the home are irreplaceable and should be preserved because they provide food, shelter, and nesting grounds for the variety of wildlife in the area. Planning around the preservation of these trees would increase the value of the property and the marketability of the future development. The wooded area in section B on the property is important to preserve because of its value to the community and it importance for local wildlife. This area around the ditch and Little Cool Creek is important to protect the overall health and water quality of the creek. The wooded section also provides privacy and increases the property value. There are many trees worthy of preservation including several large sycamores and black walnut. Any trees that are to be preserved near future home sites should be individually assessed to determine the health and structural integrity of each tree. This will help maximize the long-term health of the tree and to minimize potential risks. Conclusion The property located at 136th street and the Monon Trail is a wooded site that has a drainage ditch and a small stream that runs through the property. There is one home currently on the property and a large barn situated on the east side near the Monon Trail. The densest wooded areas are located around the creek and drainage ditch, which is the south and west portions of the site. The property can be divided into two major areas: the lawn areas with scattered trees surrounding the home and barn, and the wooded areas surrounding the two streams. In section A, there are many large, mature trees in good condition surrounding the home that would be good trees to preserve. There are nice specimens of several species that are scattered throughout the lawn area, including black walnut, white ash, and sycamore. In section B there are many large trees in the wooded area that are worthy of preserving. This section is important to preserve because it surrounds the creek area. The vegetation lining the creek bank is especially important, as it helps stabilize the bank and prevent erosion. The wooded area in the southern portion of this section is the highest quality on the site and provides much needed privacy for the residents of the property. This area provides food, shelter, nesting and hunting sites for a variety of wildlife in the area. I certify that all th ct in this report are true, complete and correct to the best of my k wledge and b t re made in ga d faithis Ju son R. Scott c M�;;;;:*`` � Patrick Grecu President, Vine ; PRe111nc. Natural Resource Specialist Registered Con American Society o orists Copyright © 2005 Vine & Branch, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America., no part of this publication may be changed, reproduced or distributed without written permission of Vine & Branch Inc. This report and the information it contains are CONFIDENTIAL, for the use of the individual or firm to whom it is addressed, and their assigns. Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136�h & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 5 of 24 I C[3 I 2. Home and Front Lawn Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136th & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 7 of 24 t V i Id ew Declining Trees M34P I MR, 11 iz, -Z FF. - -,.?r Ift-W97 KX Vine & Branch, Inc. Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 317.846.1424 9. View of Front Lawn and House • c 10. Large Beech in Decline Bay Development Corp./1361h & Monon Trail PJG 12.01.2005 Page 11 of 24 '� s��• � ' !. f Yam; �� "4� � ' � • •� ` 13. Southeast Corner of Property qa t•wry R '..i. i_._c y'r'AY'r�� •.7� .aG:.. is R' -_ -�- * 14. Large Barn Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp.l1361h & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 13 of 24 ;,AVI it rA 17. Clearing in Woods 18. View of South End of Property Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136th & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 15 of 24 �1 pxq- q rot' �,µ Er l —0 FWW 'D. ory 1 441- �1' rxk.:r-. it i ': f�j`�'S fl.� r.�S -i �!1 �,�• � s!{��� � 5 y �; '�i t�� + .r iw��'' s1-n O� 4 j �� - .Y.. . ��fj y '•nip � �!�''�� '& :: �'S � f€;•_� g ,� � � 4 L..-� ��'� ��,'4■■■7Yti77iiiiiii Gd':� �R� S �.• i_ e A. r-.J - "+ � � err, s S dMIM 1. I 2W TTP wo rem, . ;ep if III fir 1131 X j 111=45 7 eC VA j" .. u. Lz yr•-.y. - !yl �� w7.�wr '4p %� cf,"y " - lzm"i P �y a iw ..", �.i.. r INS � 7r SM Tit 41- .. It . k ! - - .. • - Appendix Q Master Lists of Flora and Fauna Found on Site Trees Ash, White (Fraxinus americana) Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Boxelder (Acer negundo) Cottonwood, Eastern (Populus deltoides) Crabapple (Malus sp.) Elm, Red (Ulmusrubra) Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) Hemlock, Eastern (Tsuga canadensis) Hickory, Bitternut (Carya cordiformis) Locust, Honey (Gleditsia triacanthos) Maple, Silver (Acersaccharinum) Maple, Sugar (Acersaccharum) Mulberry, White (Morns albs)* Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) Pear, CaIIery (Pyrus calleryana) Pine, Austrian (Pins nigra) Pine, White (Pins strobus) Spruce, White (Picea glauca) Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra) Shrubs Burningbush (Euonymus alata) Honeysuckle, Amur (Lonicera maackii)* Rose, Multiflora (Rosa multitloraj" Yew ( Taxus x media) Vines Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Grape vines ( Vitus spp.) Greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia) Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) Plantspecies Bottlebrush Grass (Hystrix patula) Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) English Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) E u o n y m u s (Euonymus fortunes) Grass, Fescue (Festuca spp.) Grass, Foxtail (Setaria spp.) Grass, Bluegrass (Poa spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136t' & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 23 of 24 Goldenrods (Solidago spp.) Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)* Raspberry, Black (Rubus occidentalis) Sedges (Carexspp.) Sorrel (Oxalis europaea) Thistle, Field (Cirsium discolor) Violets ( Viola spp.) * = non-native, invasive species Animalspecies Raccoons Squirrels Rabbits Vine & Branch, Inc. Bay Development Corp./136t' & Monon Trail Judson R. Scott, RCA #392 PJG 12.01.2005 317.846.1424 Page 24 of 24