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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO201500064 Correspondence 2022-01-10David James From: David James Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 9:36 AM To: Andriy Shapowal Subject: FW: Mitigation bond - WP0201500064 - Davis Driveway Andriy, This was my original email to Mr. Snyder 11/18/21 if you weren't aware. His email was listed on the bond inspection request form. Thanks, David James CEI I County of Albemarle 434-296-5832: 3273 From: David James Sent: Thursday, November 18, 20212:51 PM To: bairdsnyder@aol.com Subject: Mitigation bond - WP0201500064 - Davis Driveway Mr. Snyder, I'm the inspector on the mitigation bond. I received this bond request only recently sorry for any delay. The bond cannot be reduced at this time. The mitigation area was found to have invasive and other non-native plants and they should be removed. Any dead or diseased vegetation should also be removed. https://library.municode.com/va/abemarle county/codes/code of ordinances?nodeId=CH17WAPR ARTVISTBU S17-601MASTBU Examples found include: • 1 tree- callery (Bradford) pear I Pyrus calleryana • 2 shrubs- multifora rose I Rosa multiflora, and autumn olive JElaeagnus umbellate • 3 vines- English ivy I Hedera helix, Japanese honeysuckle I Lonicera japonica, and Oriental bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus (also listed by VDACS as a Noxious Weed). The Conservation Area in lieu of Stormwater has a number of down trees. It appears older pine trees are dying off, this is creating openings in the tree canopy. There do not appear to be oak or hickory in this area, there are mostly tulip trees, and maples. It would be beneficial if oak whips could be voluntarily installed in this area. There are far fewer invasive plants in this section of the woods. The Mitigation plan was a requirement for the disturbance to stream buffer. The plan provides the required plantings for the area adjacent to stream. If you wish to submit an alternate mitigation plan you may do so. There is an application & review fee associated with that https://www.albemarle.org/home/showpublisheddocument/170/637631758586300000 Let me know how I can assist if you need further help. Thanks, David James CEI I County of Albemarle 434-296-5832: 3273