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Attachment N-1 Exhibit 12 Page 1 of 4 116/16 Aborist's Tree Assessment Eugene Town Place Assignment: Assess trees, within critical root zones within the fringes` of the project. 1. Entrance lane that flows past McGrath's: All these trees are in remarkably good condition considering that most of their root systems are under pavement. These trees have large volumes of exposed structural roots. It is critically important, that these visible roots are not damaged. During construction, orange temporary fence mesh should be strung right against the curb. Disturbance of the growing areas within the curbs, must not be excavated to any extent for any reason unless certified arborist is consulted to advise on less-invasive trenching such as air spade or wash and vac excavation. A. West side of lane- Individual tree notes starting with furthest north tree (McGrath's end). 1. Large tree with a great deal of canopy hanging over the lane, much hanging down within 14' of pavement. There is much damage over the pavement. Great care is required when lifting and reducing canopy over pavement. 2. Similar size tree but narrower canopy, so less damage over pavement but more concern of included bark within narrow branch unions. 3,4. Smaller, narrower, more columnar trees with leaders with narrow branch unions. 5, Leans considerably to the South. 6. Desirable crown form and branch attachment angles. There is a 6" horizontal limb reaching out into.lane; well under 14 feet. Do have a certified arborist remove that limb.- It will be better to remove it at the tree than to have vehicles rip it off. Just a note, there is a 6 foot long, 6" improper pruning stub, on the neighboring side of the tree. B. East side of lane- six 12" ash trees. All trees need to be canopy cleaned; which to a large extent will occur when they are pruned back and lifted for vehicle traffic in the lane to E T P. C. Precautions to be taken when pruning all these maples and ashes- 1. Except for A-6 above, cut no limb larger than 3" in diameter. 2. Use subordinate pruning methods to eliminate removal of limbs within the islands. 3. Within 14' of the pavement, eliminate rubbing situations and dead limbs. 4. Remove <3" horizontal limbs reaching into the lane, and within 14 feet of the pavement surface. Unless subordinate pruning can be used, remove limbs at the trunk or leader. 2. Tall, mature maple trees at north west corner of proposed 101 guest room building: A. Four large maple trees- 1. The serious co dominate trunk situation is discussed in the Tree Protection Recommendations of 12/28/15. 2. Two of the big maples need to have the English Ivy Removed. 3. All the trees have rubbing branches, dead limbs, and some bangers. 4. Any pruning of these trees needs -to occur prior to construction. 5. Limbs within 14° of finished surface grade will need to be removed using subordinate pruning methods; this is to provide removal of larger limbs while providing longer lasting 14' clearance for emergency vehicles