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NORTH COAST THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 3A 9 trees to be cut down in Haystack Heights Damage, decay, death make trees dangerous By ERICK BENGEL EO Media Group CANNON BEACH — Two trees recently toppled onto the same house in Hay- stack Heights in fairly quick succession, so the Cannon Beach Public Works Depart- ment now plans to remove nine potentially hazardous trees in the neighborhood that are standing in city right of way within a couple of months, said Public Works Director Dan Grassick. In terms of risk manage- ment, the city may face some serious consequences “if we don’t proceed with the remov- al,” Grassick told the City Council at its Tuesday work session. During an October storm, a tree in the city right of way fell onto a house at the corner of East Chinook and Elk Run avenues. The prop- erty owners repaired the damage, and the tree was removed. Then, during the storm of Jan. 4 and 5, a sec- ond tree in the right of way clipped the side of the house on the way down, damaging the eaves and front porch, according to Grassick’s staff report. Consequently, the proper- ty owners, who were “defi- nitely concerned,” asked the city to evaluate the remain- ing 13 trees in the right of way, Grassick said. The city’s arborist, Will Caplinger, evaluated the grove twice and recom- mended that nine of the trees along East Chinook Avenue be eliminated. Of the nine trees, six are Sitka spruce between 25 and 125 feet tall, and three are western hemlock between 20 and 60 feet tall, according to Caplinger’s report. The troubling trees show signs of deteriorating health and stability, including, in some instances, basal decay. Some are either dead or dying. The trees, left over from when the area was initially cleared, also appear to have been damaged years ago, possibly when the neighbor- hood roads were built, Gras- sick said. “They are now starting to show that damage as the trees have gotten big- ger.” Replanting Though Grassick’s pre- sentation was for the coun- cil’s information only, he brought the matter before them because the project is “much bigger than our nor- mal tree-removal request,” he said. In addition, he said the project would “make a dif- ference on that corner in terms of look and appear- ance.” Astoria Fire Department announces new hire By The Daily Astorian The Astoria Fire Department recently an- nounced the hiring of a new firefighter Brandon Knight of Battle Ground, Wash. Knight, who started his new position April 2, previously worked for the Astoria Fire Depart- ment in the Student/Intern Firefighter Program from 2012 to 2014. Knight graduated with honors from the Clatsop Community College Fire Science Program in June. After graduation, he worked as a volunteer firefighter for Astoria Fire Department and was employed as a wildland firefighter with the Asto- ria District of the Oregon Department of Forestry until October. Knight then moved back to Battle Ground where he served as a volunteer firefighter. The Astoria firefighter position opened Dec. 31, when driver and engineer Mark Truax retired after a 25-year career in Astoria. The Astoria Fire Department employs nine ca- reer firefighters, two administrative positions, one half-time office assistant, three student/intern fire- fighters and 14 trained volunteer firefighters. “We are very pleased to have Brandon back with us here at the Astoria Fire Department. He is an exceptional young man who is very dedicat- ed to the fire service, the Astoria Fire Department and to our ongoing mission of protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Astoria,” Astoria Fire Chief Ted Ames said. After notifying nearby property owners, the city received one letter of oppo- sition from residents who wrote that the tree loss will “change the character of the neighborhood!” The city advised them of the appeal process but didn’t receive a response, Grassick said. Normally, the city does not replant after removing trees from its right of ways, though it does have the op- tion, Grassick noted. “It’s not a hard and fast require- ment.” “I think it’s important that we actually put a spe- cies back that makes sense in our right of way, to actually maintain some sort of street tree cover,” City Manager Brant Kucera said. Grassick cautioned against planting similar trees, ones that grow tall and develop sprawling limbs, be- cause the city may find itself with similar problems as the ungainly specimens compete with the urban environment for space. Mayor Sam Steidel said it would be good for the city to have a policy that stipulates “if we’re going to main- tain our right of ways ... we should do it in an aesthetic way.” He added that perhaps the city’s parks and community services committee could explore different vegetation options, to see “what could plant here nicely.” Clatsop Care Auxiliary raises funds at sale The Clatsop Care Center Auxiliary is spon- soring a New and Gently Used Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Sat- urday at Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St. The sale features household items, books, games, toys, puzzles, tools, fur- niture and more. Dona- tions are welcome, but no clothing except cos- tumes and hats. Proceeds from the sale will be used by the auxil- iary to support a variety of resident activities. To do- nate, or for questions, call 503-325-0313. “Freshest Produce In Town” Columbia Fruit & Produce ON THE VINE .99 ¢ ¢ SPINACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA .99 ¢ CARROTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB .59 $ ASPARAGUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB 2.49 ¢ APPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB .79 ¢ MANGOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA .99 ¢ GRAPEFRUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 / .89 TOMATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB LOCAL BUNCH CLIP TOP WASHINGTON Submitted photo Brandon Knight of Battle Ground, Wash., was recently hired as a firefighter by the Astoria Fire Department. 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