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Home My WebLink About03-26-2012 TC PacketICity Of SM 1UIS OBISPOsmaiis .25 Prado Road e San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 AlffiffiNbaft. TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, March 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm Corporation Yard Conference Room 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments limited to five minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff, and if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2012 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 1. 1082 San Adriano 2. 2608 Augusta St. 3. 138 Del Sur Way 4. 1233 Fernwood NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS 1. Update on Committee's request for consent items and adding a new member 2. April 2: Judge Art work reminder 1. Arbor Day planning update 2. Advisory Body recognition dinner update ADJOURN to next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. in the Corporation Yard Conference Room, 25 Prado Road. OThe City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. TREE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 Corporation Yard Conference Room 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo MEMBERS PRESENT: David Hensinger, Suzan Ehdaie, Ben Parker, and Matt Ritter STAFF PRESENT: Ron Combs PUBLIC COMMENT Lionel Johnson discussed the seed -based forestation efforts of "Santa's Garden" in participation with the Laureate School. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2012 Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Hensinger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 1. LOS VERDES II, 91/Z PERLA LN. (22 Italian Stone pines; 1 Canary Island pine) Walt Brehmer, HOA representative, discussed the removal request past root damage mitigation measures, and noted. that there had been so much root damage to the streets again, they had to be re -paved. He discussed the updated landscaping plans and the tree replacement plantings proposed. He noted Canary Island pines had already been replanted on the site. Mr. Ritter noted a letter from Ruth Wilhelm had been received, asking for clarification on the size of replacement trees. Mr. Brehmer reported he planned to replace removals with 15-gallon specimens. Mr. Combs reported the mid -sized trees were healthy and was concerned about a loss of canopy in the area. 2 Mr. Parker determined with applicant that residents had been made aware of the long-term replacement plan proposed. He agreed that the Stone pines were becoming an issue. Ms. Ehdaie abstained from discussion, as she had not been able to view the trees. Mr. Parker moved to approve the removal request for 22. trees, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required replacement plantings of one 15-gallon tree for each removal, to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of removals. Mr. Hensinger seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Ms. Ehdaie abstaining. 2. 545 BRIZZOLARA (4 Cottonwood) Kate Ashley, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request based on safety reasons, stating the trees hang over the neighbors' roofs and that the applicant intended to replant on the heavily planted site. She stated the trees were in a very poor location. Mr. Combs reported the trees were very healthy, with some leaning. He noted that pruning would only mitigate some of the potential hazards. Mr. Ritter noted receipt of a letter from a neighbor, requesting retaining the trees as they are a natural habitat and provide shade in the area. Mr. Hensinger agreed the trees were leaning and that the tops of the trees were encroaching into the neighbor's property. Mr. Ritter agreed the site was heavily planted and that the leaning was significantly over the houses. Ms. Ehdaie felt that pruning should be attempted to try to mitigate the safety concerns. Mr. Hensinger moved to approve the removal request, based on undue hardship to the property owner, and required no replacement planting. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Ms. Ehdaie voting against. 3 3. CALIFORNIA BLVD. (4 misc. trees) Dan Van Beveran, City representative for the Railroad Safety Trail project, discussed the preferred alignment for the trail extension and the sidewalk section that would be removed. He discussed tree replacement plantings, but stated there was no official replacement planting plan in place at this time. Mr. Combs felt many of the trees along the Blvd. were only in fair health. He stated that the Project had worked to retain and replace as many trees as could be feasible. Mr. Ritter moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required four 15-gallon replacement trees to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of removals. Ms. Ehdaie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 4380 LARKSPUR WALKING AREA (Misc. trees) Mr. Parker recused himself from discussion and voting, as he lived in the area. Mr. Ritter noted that the tape had been removed from the proposed trees and the majority of the trees could not be :identified for consideration. The Committee concurred that they had all seen the Willow tree and agreed to discuss that particular item. Dan Dale, 4341 Larkspur, HOA representative, discussed the creekside pathways that had sidewalks buckling due to massive roots, creating continual paving issues and trip hazards. He was concerned that the proposed pines for removal would cause raised pathways and trip hazards in the future. Mr. Combs reported the trees were healthy, but causing the pathways to buckle. Mr. Ritter moved to approve the removal of the willow tree, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and requiring one 15-gallon tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of removal. Mr. Hensinger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, with Mr. Parker abstaining. 4 Mr. Ritter directed Mr. Combs to review the remaining trees proposed for removal and if he could not make a decision at his level, to bring the trees back for Committee consideration. 5. 65 MARIPOSA (Magnolia) Ken Tasseff, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and stated the removal would not harm the character or environment of the neighborhood. He noted the sidewalk had been damaged and that there was a re -landscaping plan in place. He also stated the applicant would be willing to plant an additional extra tree to replace the loss of canopy. Mr. Combs reported it was a small diameter magnolia that was a theme tree of the area. Mr. Parker noted the tree seemed to be an "extra" tree planted in the area, based on the planting pattern in the neighborhood. Mr. Parker moved to approve the removal request, based on the finding that removal would not harm the character or environment of the neighborhood and required one 5-gallon tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of removal. Mr. Hensinger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 472 BUCHON (Redwood) Scott McIntire, applicant, discussed the removal request and the root damage to the driveway. He felt it was the wrong tree for that location. Mr. Combs reported it was a small, healthy redwood in a poor location. Mr. Hensinger moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required no replacement planting. Ms. Ehdaie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. 2071 SIERRA WAY (Acacia) Kevin Petit, applicant, discussed the removal request for safety concerns and the other pruning projects performed on the property. He stated that one of his neighbors was particularly concerned about liability. Mr. Combs reported that large, healthy tree had some evidence of past limb failure. Mr. Parker felt the tree would get significantly larger and had some weak attachments. Ms. Ehdaie moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required one 15-gallon tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of removal. Mr. Hensinger seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Items 8 —12: 1220 & 1216 Oceanaire; 1228 & 1233 Drake; 1256 Galleon Mr. Combs discussed the City's proposal for removal applications in Area 6, as well as the recommendations and replanting plan outlined by the Streets Dept, Tammy Witson, 1216 Oceanaire, discussed the previous pavement repair efforts and the trip hazard present and asked the City to also remove the extra tree on the property that was causing liability and damage issues. Mr. Combs agreed to make a site visit and determine the possibility of removing the extra tree. Mr. Parker agreed there was significant lifting of sidewalks in the area and supported the removal of the trees represented in the removal request for five above -listed addresses. Mr. Hensinger moved to approve the removal requests as outlined in the five above -listed addresses, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and accept the replacement planting plan proposed by the City. Ms. Ehdaie seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS The Committee agreed to hold the judging of the Art & Prose Contest submissions on April 2, 2012 at 5 p.m. at the Corporation Yard. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Combs reminded the Committee of the March 1, 2012 Advisory Body Dinner, Mr. Ritter requested staff continue to explore the option of moving to a Consent Agenda format for meetings. The Committee supported the Consent Agenda concept. ARBORIST REPORT Mr. Combs reported that the Heritage Plaque for the Osage Orange Heritage Tree in Meadow Park will be presented to the Mayor at the City's Arbor Day celebration, scheduled for April 21, 2012 at Meadow Park. MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Ritter discussed the concept of the Tree Committee being expanded to include at least six members to better ensure a quorum. The Committee agreed with the need for another member. Mr. Combs agreed to explore the option. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to next regular meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary Feb 22 12 10:44a MAIER 805-481-1125 p.3 1 s- 25 Prado Road . San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SCANNEt. - �ii TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION **If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application.`* IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considered if accompanied by a *sketchlmap* removal and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, structure(s) Eocation and end of your posting period to arrange to pick up location of all trees proposed for removal. Please your permit. The permit fee is $81 payable when draw on the back of this form or fox on a separate you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along with your application. City of San Luis Obispo). **Please mark the tree/s proposed to be removed with a large X with duct tape. **Tree removal applications must be received by the second Monday of the month to be considered for the meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY. Address of tree(s) to be removed:_ 1657 `7&A1 &V9-1 ftftl Nearest cross street: Vafu rn b CAM You Dog in yard? Yes " No Owner' L/,,e in n t n% Ii/ a. l ee Telephone: A81 t I L'S Owner's Mailing Address: 7-9 9 Sujl>e.15C TV— IJURbYo &RA71,K Zip Code: qs;f ZO Applicant (if other than owner): Applicant's mailing address: Tree species (Common names): Lk96EE ?WE Telephone: Zip Code: Reasons for requesting removal- XGNAL1 �y17�5tAE L t 1'eTt 1.�C. U'f' gDtri"S All1� 2v��2uG au S 1.3SZlFAC Replacement tree planting proposed (REQUIRED 15 7- if ied. if lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work; an encroachment permit must be obtained from City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ��lGwa�C *Tree Removal permit'is valid for b months t Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 78l-72Z0 Fax: 542-9$68 / � Date: Owner; Applicant: Date: The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805) 781-7410. Rev. 5-11 Feb 22 12 10:43a MAIER 805-481-1125 p.2 ,&On Me. I e-.t, 491 i 12S — j 524. oc, 165v"i I -r �Iflllllllll � �IIIIIII� SCANNE 25 Prado Road , San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION t-S .3�ol1-2- **If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application.** IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considered if accompanied by a *sketch/map* removal and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, structure(s) location and end of your posting period to arrange to pick up location, of all trees proposed for removal. Please your permit. The permit fee is $81 payable when draw on the back of this form or- fax on a separate you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along. with your application. City of San Luis Obispo). **Please mark the tree/s proposed to be removed with a large X with duct tape. **Tree removal applications must be received by the second Monday of the month to be considered for the meeting on -the fourth Mondav of the month. PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY. Address of tree(s) to be removed: Nearest cross street: rat�—----�``�� Owner: I Owner's Mailing Address: ze Applicant (if other than owner): Applicant's mailing address: Tree species (Common names): for reauestinq removal: Dog in yard? Yes L- Telephone: •� l Zip Code Telephone: Zip Code: Replacement a planting propos (REQUIRED): No '* Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. * If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works"Department at 919 Palm Street. Tree Removal permit is valid for 6 months * Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days_after removal. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: Z _ Applicant: l Date: The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Rev. 5-11 FROM FAX NO. Mar. 06 2012 01:10PM P1 �u�,i��!!lIIIIIII�N�a�� IlIII!I � .. SCANNED 6111 25 Pfado road . San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 t-5 Se'2— 12— TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION *'"If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application.** TMK RTAt " : A tree removal application► will Only PLkASE N.OT�: �f your tree is approved for be eOnsiderrnd if accompanied by a *sketch/nlao* removal and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, str�S) location and OW of Your posting period to arri ange to pick up location Of all tries proposed for renwval. please your permit- The pe 't fee is $8, pnyObla when draw on the back of this form or foot on a separate you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along with your application, City Of San tans Obispo). **PI§M mark the tree!: oraposed #o be CgMMMct with . to! r X with duct ta vkll pe- =hee mmoappf3catiols rnu be r stew by the second M-0062 of hush Ig be Considered for the ►naafi on the rth Mmdav of PE.EASE _ 11 our Address of tree($) to be removed: �Iq b-cL 10- Nearest cross street: ,�� .p Dog in yard? Yes No Owner: F \ P' L o o s j r\�j Telephone: o S - f- -- 2-ycis Owners Mailing Address: _f . ,.L 5-1),I,�e Zip Code: cl ".S4ic Applicant (if other than owner): Telephone: Applicant's mailing address: Zip Code: Tree species (Common names): 1 N R�, ! sons for requesting remavai:..... }Lao S Ng-e Lly�-V\tif N J 1191004ment tree planting proposed (R =Eb): * Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. tf consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified, * If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. * Tree removal permit is valid for 6 months * Any required "replacement trees" most he installed within 45 days after removal, MAIL. OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 91, Phone: 781-7220 Pax: $42-9868 Ownem - Date: _414k Applicant: A4Z aort4��' -- Date: The City of San UdS Obispo is camomitted to includo the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805) 781-7410, Rcv, 5-11 A t- FROM FAX NO. : Mar. 06 2012 01:10PM P2 QD t-2 SCANNEDI Ma BEENOM 641 14 V44-- J 25 Prado Road .San Luis Obispo, CA 93401��, TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION **If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application""" IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considered if accompanied by a *sketch/mae removal ,and posted, please call the off !;;.'at -the bC(P 0 showing the street' structure(s) location and end of your posting period to arrange to pick up location of all ' trees proposed for removal. Please your permit'" The permit fee is $81 payable,when draw on the back of this form or fax on a separate you pick up�your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along with your application. City of San Luis Obispo). **Please mark the tree/s proposed to be removed with a large X with duct tape-. **Tree removal applications must be received by the second Monday of the month to be considered for the meeting on the fourth Monday of the month PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY. Address of trees) to be removed: I233 tz:r iLti® 1 5ctn /w&' a I,SPO Nearest cross street: Dog in yard? Yes No a �`ma Owner: /�& Clay% Telephone: Owners Mailing Address: %a? 33 Fernwcx Zip Code: Applicant (if other than owner): Telephone: S0Ir" e Applicant's mailing address: ware I Zip Code: Tatre Tree species (Common names): Reasons for requesting removal: Tree / ire o eh. o er' -Tr _. Replacement tr platting proposed (R2 (kED):.,„A 9�pa�y�/� ah� ►�Jh�dz° ; Irme a pplication will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed- by oWner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. * If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. * Tree Removal permit is valid for 6 months * Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: ee, r Applicant: G' a $Uyii �'rn� Date: Date: The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Rev. 5-11 March 2, 2012 I am petitioning the City of San Luis Obispo and the Tree Committee of the Planning Department for the removal of two large Italian Stone Pines at 1233 Fernwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. These full-grown trees existed on the property when it was purchased in 1996. They are huge and beautiful but have been a continual problem and once again are a danger to the structures and the parking area of the driveway. Tree #1) Throughout the past 15 years I have had two trunks and multiple branches removed when they were threatening structures and vehicles. Even with these attempts to keep the trees in place, they have developed "unsafe crotches" and the trunks and branches continue to lean and currently pose an imminent risk to the house, garage, the neighbor's garage, and the driveway where I park my car. Two separate arborists have independently called the situation "scary". Their concern is increased by considering the added strain of rain or wind. In addition, the tree's roots have broken the neighbor's garage floor (1999). That garage floor and both my and my neighbor's driveways have been replaced due to root damage in the past few years. Tree #2) While the leaning is less severe with this tree, I do worry about one trunk and several branches which go over the neighbor's parking area and the sidewalk. But of greater interest to the city is the damage to the street. In 2009 this tree (closest to the street) was causing the street to bulge about 8 inches and the asphalt to crack along an 8-10 ft. section The city came out 2-3 years ago, dug out the pavement, cut back the roots, and repaved the street to make it flat (Thank you.) Now the street is bulging up and asphalt beginning to crack again!. I don't know how often the city wants to pay for repeatedly digging up the street, cutting back the roots, and repaving that section but if this happens every 3-4 ,years that pets expensive! Please don't get me wrong, I love trees and these trees are beautiful. It is also a significant strain pull together over $4,000 plus permits to get this work done! would not ask to remove these trees unless I had already tried cutting them back but I have finally accepted that they are a recurrent threat to my home, car, neighbor's property, and the city street. There is a smaller existing tree between the pines that I want to leave in and I have selected 2-3 other trees to go in when the pines are removed and hope to put in some additional landscaping to make it more attractive (currently just ivy). Please consider this petition. Thank you for your time and consideration. Lee Clark 1233 Fernwood Drive San Luis Obispo, Ca. a wc � h ,,G. '�'u .s 4 i f 1 4l x 9��'y'"a ��i•+'V'lx'.r ,�fa 1,,,f,�-�r'"i �F - r ON v J rtI ng s,2� iq7 Y� e W s Pel all vekixE� ir�y# zap rvd CYO. 3 +.�P.a'"t r. - '�