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EXHIBIT E <br /> HORTICULTURE I ARBORICULTURE I URBAN FORESTRY <br /> . ,(\:-\1 <br /> September 7 2011 / <br /> p , <br /> Mr. Dave Cunningham H O R T SCIENCE/ <br /> 2463 Pomino Way <br /> Pleasanton CA 94566 . <br /> Subject: 205 Neal Street <br /> Dear Mr. Cunningham: <br /> You are planning to re-model the home at the subject property in Pleasanton CA. The <br /> canopy of an oak tree located on an adjacent property (4512 2nd Street) extends into your <br /> property. The City of Pleasanton requested that an arborist assess the impact of the <br /> proposed re-model on the health and structural condition of the tree. You asked that I <br /> prepare such an assessment. We met at the site yesterday. This letter summarizes my <br /> observations and assessment. <br /> Description of the Tree <br /> The valley oak (Quercus • 1 �xir.• <br /> lobata)was located in the w t ", ' :. `Yy {• <br /> rear yard of the property at ',?ti, ". <br /> '" ^ .•` <br /> 4512 2nd Street(Photo 1). 4 � •-�' � .;, <br /> The trunk was approximately . 4 <br /> 19' from the property line with • a <br /> • `f ` A I+ <br /> a garage between them. My t. t , ' 1'i t � <br /> inspection was limited as I ! )' .� <• <br /> was only able to examine the 1 ' ..` i• �' � ,, <br /> tree from the sidewalk. :i t. "e •. °":? <br /> Photo 1. Looking south from • 1 ! '.,..• ..r <br /> Neal Street. Valley oak is on �: ;' ? <br /> the right (red arrow). Note ~ <br /> the garage located between ' '_. ,,.,,. ` °� <br /> tree and your property. ,. , ti. .f > <br /> Mr! ,fir-.. -..- <br /> The main trunk appeared to divide two times, resulting in 3 main stems. I estimated them <br /> to be 16" in diameter. The three stems divided further creating a narrow canopy of <br /> branches. The canopy on the west and north appeared to have been pruned, leaving the <br /> tree somewhat asymmetric in form. The crown was bowed slightly to the southeast, <br /> towards your property. Small branches and twigs high in the canopy extended over the <br /> property line and approximately 4' into your yard. <br /> Overall tree health was good. The tree appeared to be vigorous. Because I could not <br /> examine the tree other than from the sidewalk, I cannot comment on its structural <br /> condition. <br /> The City of Pleasanton defines a Heritage tree as one with a trunk diameter of 18"or <br /> greater or a height in excess of 35'. The valley oak met the criteria for Heritage status. <br /> HortScience,Inc. I 325 Ray Street I Pleasanton,CA 94566 <br /> phone 925.484.0211 I fax 925.484.5096 I www.hortscience.com <br />