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  Acknowledged Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Dispatch city arborist to assess and make recommendations for work

  09/23/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny (Guest)

  Thank you for the QUICK response.

  09/23/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Hi Kenny,
  The Forestry Department indicates that the land in question is privately owned. The owner of record is:

  Ownership

  Name CHU KIN PING & DAVID CHU
  Address 349 ADAMS ST

  MILTON, MA 02186

  The city code enforcement officer could make a site visit in the event that tree in question poses a danger to public property.

  09/24/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Please have the city code enforcement officer visit the site because the tree in Question definitely poses a danger to the property at 301 Holbrook Rd.

  09/24/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Just curious if my previous comment has been viewed and when I can expect a city code enforcement officer to visit the site.

  09/26/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Your request was given to the code enforcement officer. If the matter is determined to impact two private properties, the city may not have any recourse and you would have to further discuss a resolution with the property owner. Will check in to see if information from code enforcement officer is available.

  09/26/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  I truly believe the tree is on City property (no sidewalk). A few years ago a tree was smashed into by a car and the City took care of the tree. Did the Forestry Dept. actually visit the site and do any measuring in from the street?

  09/27/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Forestry reviewed the city's GIS system for a determination. I will contact the city engineer and ask him to dispatch his surveyor to confirm.

  09/27/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Great, because if the tree comes down it will take all of the wires, possibly 5 cars in the driveway and a business van...

  09/27/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  I have asked the Forestry Division to contact National Grid as you mentioned that wires may be impacted as a result of the tree. National Grid performs tree work around the primary wires for maintenance and safety.

  09/27/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Oh Kristen, I am sorry for any confusion. At this time the wires will only be impacted if the tree falls.

  09/27/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Has any progress been made on this issue? This tree is a hazard and if it comes down not only will it cause damage, but it will also block off the street and there is no other way out of the dead end. Hurricane season is here!

  10/02/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Would it help if the neighborhood gets Kevin Coughlin involved? I know he is extremely busy dealing with Ward 3, but he is also very good at dealing with the issues at hand.

  10/04/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  It has been determined that the property is privately owned. A letter has been sent to the owner of record so that he/she is aware of the safety concerns. National Grid has also been contacted in the event that they need to remove any dead wood that might present a hazard to the power lines.

  10/04/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  So, am I correct in saying that, this determination was based on the code enforcement officer's assessment of the city's property line and the private property's line. Do private property lines always come out to the street if there are no sidewalks? I will distribute this correspondence to the neighboring houses so that everyone is aware of this determination.

  Could you please send me a carbon copy of the letter sent to the property owner?

  Thank you,

  Kenny Tan
  301 Holbrook Rd.
  N. Quincy, MA 02171

  10/04/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  I heart Qtown (Guest)

  I don't normally find myself on the side of defending the city - but think of this from a Constitutional rights point of view - would you want the city coming onto your property to make changes as they see fit? At what point do you draw the line between "potential danger" and the right of a property owner to enjoy their property unencumbered? I think, Kenny, that your idea of contacting the city councilor is a good one, perhaps he can have a quiet word with the property owner.

  10/04/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  We would like to confirm where the city line actually is. I am sure Kevin Coughlin would be more than happy to assist. Has anyone actually come to the site?

  If an arborist did not randomly go look at the tree when he was called in to cut another tree this issue never would have come up. In this situation being proactive could prevent potential danger.

  There really is no need at this point for Nat'l Grid to come down, but if they should need to cut a limb they would potentially be going onto the property owners property and making changes.

  10/04/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Hi Kenny,
  Can you email me at kpowers@quincyma.gov to confirm details about your mailing address?
  Thanks,
  Kristen

  10/08/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Could you please send me a carbon copy of the letter sent to the property owner?

  Thank you,

  Kenny Tan
  301 Holbrook Rd.
  N. Quincy, MA 02171

  10/08/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kristen Powers (Registered User)

  Yes, will do.

  10/09/2013 · Flag Flagged
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  Kenny Tan (Registered User)

  Hi Kristen, Waiting to hear back from Kevin Coughlin.

  Has a copy of the letter been mailed yet?

  Did the code enforcement office actually come to the site?

  Thank you in advance for your response to my questions.

  10/17/2013 · Flag Flagged

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