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03-24-2008 TC Packet
Is OBISp0 25 Prado Road - San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 4:00-5:00 P.M. Tree Ordinance Workshop 5:00 P.M. Regular meeting starts 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 Invited 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 25, 2008. .TREE ORDINANCE WORKSHOP 4:00-5:00 P.M. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 1. 1919 Wilding Lane 2. 1173 & 1187 Laurel Lane 3. 603 Johnson 4. 672 Serrano Dr. behind unit #10 S. 277 Granada Drive NEW BUSINESS ON -GOING BUSINESS ARBORIST REPORT Finalize date for Art(Prose judging. Inventory Grant ADJOURN to next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Corporation Yard Conference Room, 25 Prado Road ©The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs end activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TREE COMMITTEE CORPORATION YARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Sara Young, Craig Kincaid, and Ben Parker STAFF PRESENT: Keith Pellemeier, Barbara Lynch, and Ron Combs PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. 1. APPROVAL JANUARY 28, 2008 MINUTES The minutes were unanimously approved as submitted. 2. TREE REMOVALS iR3L�ZY�]il:tE•y_iF1'Pli9ft'�1[: [T�? The applicant discussed the lifting sidewalk damage caused by the front tree and said the roots had cracked through both his and his neighbor's water meters. He stated that the tree had broken the water main in the past and had caused past sidewalk damage that required repairs. He stated that he tried to brick a walkway, but that was lifting as well and limiting access to the front door. He noted that his daughter was severely allergic to bees and that the tree's flowers attracted swarms of them for three months every year. He noted that larger tree had been topped in the past. He requested replacement with two semi -dwarf orange trees. Mr. Combs noted that the alders were original theme tree and the specimens were healthy. Mr. Parker moved to approve the removal request, based on undue hardship to the property owner and promoting good arboricultural practice, and required replacement plantings of two 15-gallon semi -dwarf orange trees to be planted within 45 days of issuance of permit. Mr. Kincaid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1242 MADONNA (Chinese elm Phil Caspary, applicant representative, stated that the large tree in the front yard created root intrusion into the sewer and the problems continued to increase and were very costly to deal with. He stated he wanted to replace the sewer line with ABS piping, due to three different breaks in the line. Felt trenching around the tree would make it unstable and agreed with replanting a different tree in another location in the front yard. Mr. Combs reported that it was a large, healthy tree with wide spread canopy and large surface roots. He agreed trenching would make the tree unstable. He suggested boring underneath instead of trenching. Mr. Parker noted that removing the tree would be expensive and that the tree was significant to the neighborhood. He suggested re-routing the sewer line along the driveway instead and felt the tree should be retained if possible and that the applicant should investigate alternative solutions to removal. He stated that if they could not make the removal approval findings at this time, the applicant could return with another application with evidence that tree retention measures would prove too costly. Mr. Parker moved to deny the removal request as he could not make the necessary findings for removal. Ms. Young seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 468 WESTMONT (Shamel ash) Steve Judd, applicant representative, discussed the three splits occurring at the 6' height and reported they were continuing to widen. He noted the tree was in the middle of a children's play area and was concerned about eventual splitting, failing, and/or decay and felt the tree was too hazardous to remain. He did not feel cabling was an option and reported that root damage in the past had required replacing the sewer line. He stated they had already replaced two trees on the property. Mr. Combs stated it was a large tree that had been heavily pruned. The tree had weak crotches and evidence of decay and he agreed that cabling would not be effective in this case. Mr. Parker felt the property owners had done due diligence to mitigate problems and had provided extensive planting on the site. Mr. Parker moved to approve the removal request, based on undue hardship to the property owner and promoting good arboricultural practice, requiring no replacement plantings. Mr. Kincaid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1624 SANTA ROSA (Cedar and redwood The applicant discussed the problems with trees that are too large for the area and the damage caused. He stated the roots were damaging the driveway and the drainage system, and he had done some root pruning to replace the pipe. He was concerned about liability to the house and to nearby apartments. He stated the redwoods had been topped in the past. He stated the sidewalk is now lifting and that he had concerns about patio and foundation damage. He said the cedars were causing driveway cracks and ruining the driveway to the apartment building. He was also concerned about the stability of one of the tree. Mr. Combs reported that the large trees were healthy and that there was evidence of walkway and driveway damage. Mr. Parker was concerned about the value of the trees in the neighborhood and suggested a brick walkway to mitigate lifting. He felt alternatives to removal could be explored and suggested trenching or a barrier system to protect the patio. He recommended the applicant contact a certified arborist to possibly thin or top some of the trees. Mr. Kincaid and Ms. Young agreed they were impressive skyline trees. Ms. Young moved to deny the removal request, as she could not make the necessary findings for removal. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1283 WOODSIDE (Liquid amber) Mr. Pellemeier recapped the history of the removal request for sidewalk repair work. He stated that retaining the tree and re -configuring the sidewalk would be too labor-intensive. Jay Johnson, 1296 Fernwood, suggested bulb outs and parkway widening, as he was concerned about losing significant specimens. Mr. Pellemeier reported that the bulb out option would present a 70% survival rate for the tree and the option would encroach too far out into the street. He noted most of the trees in the area are being retained — only 18 trees were slated for removal out of 200 trees that were identified as causing problems. He also discussed the concept of diversity planning for species and age stages. Mr. Kincaid moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, requiring a 15-gallon replacement tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of issuance of permit. Ms. Young seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously 1275 FERNWOOD (Shame[ ash Mr. Pellemeier recapped the history of the removal request for sidewalk repair work. He stated that retaining the tree and re -configuring the sidewalk would be too labor-intensive and would not prove a long-term option. He stated bulb outs would not be an option, as there was not enough room. He also said they were trying to abide by ADA federal regulations regarding pitch. Linda Gardner, 1275 Femwood, did not favor removal and felt the sidewalk damage was minimal. Pam Cosart, 1282 Femwood, did not favor removal and stated that the neighbors were willing to work with the city to allow the city to support efforts that would make the pitch more moderate. Mr. Combs was concerned about how vigorously the roots grew and that any hardscape mitigation measures would be temporary and that the city would not be able to provide continuous maintenance that would be required. Mr. Johnson did not favor removal of the tree. He wanted to find an interim solution, Ms. Gardner felt the tree was a neighborhood asset and a "visual anchor" to the street. Ms. Cosart stated that if the tree were removed, her second story sightline screening would be opened up and the 24-hour lighting system of Las Brisas Care Center would adversely affect her property. She also felt the lack of screening would affect other parts of the surrounding area. Ms. Young was concerned about getting the hardscape into ADA compliance without hurting the root structure. Mr. Kincaid moved to continue the item to allow staff and residents to explore cooperative resolutions to possibly retain the tree. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously ON -GOING BUSINESS 1. Tree Ordinance Update Review and Confirm the Outline for the Tree Ordinance Revisions There was very detailed discussion on several language and intent aspects of the Ordinance draft. (See Staff Attachments) It was agreed that further review would commence at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the next regular meeting. ARBORIST REPORT 1. Arbor Day Mr. Combs stated that 17 booths had been secured, that a new banner would be in place to promote the date, and that he was going to various schools promoting Arbor Day. 2. MISC. Mr. Combs also reported that six removals had been performed and recapped a Heritage Tree update for the San Luis Drive and Marsh Street trees. He stated he had 24 more trees for the empty tree wells in additional to the 18 removed in Area 2. STAFF UPDATE Mr. Pellemeier reported that the new Committee member would be swom in at the April 2008 meeting. He reminded the Committee about the March 13 Advisory Body Dinner. He stated the inventory grant had been approved from Cal CDS, as a 50/50 matching grant. He also noted a drive to give away mulch and firewood at the Corporation Yard. Mr. Kincaid stated a concern with the PG&E utility pruning of trees in the Oceanalre area and that they had been flat-topped well below lines. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. for a Work Session and a 5:00 p.m. public meeting. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary G®9nm� face �IIIIIIIIII!�IIIIIII ) scnNNE��a � � • city of San tins OBISpo 25 Prato Road , San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved far be considered if accompanied by a sketchymao removal and posted, please coil the office at the showing the street, struetme(s) location and end of your posting period to arrange to pick up location of all trees proposed far removal. Please your permit. The cermit fee is $40 payable when draw on the bock of this form or fax oa a separate you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along with your, application. City of Son Luis Obispo). Owner: N' e.ici'c4 1AL➢VAV✓I,io`Telephone: Zils-913 Owners Mailing Address: `���� li P G S'iht.k '� Zip Code: Applicant (if other than owner): Telephone: Applicant's mailing address: C�'21p oe: � Location of tree(s): F,Z� A�- Pa K 1C�F^A.\L_ - / W( W l_.LS r, fL Nearest cross street: 7--yes U No Tree species: Botanical noms(s): Common nowni C-icys 01.aCi-MO--rn4, Tv�;av� L`u,uYL,zl F� Reasons for requesting removal: tree ��G-u9�L�NiifML.�i * Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. Iffonsideration 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. * Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within "45 days of issuance of permit". Since tree removal permits are good for 6 months, you may wish to hold off picking up your permit until you are sure you will be able to install the replacement tree(s) within the 45 day period. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., Son Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: Y✓L'lst� �il�Y>C�- Date: �1 a U - G g- Applicant: bate: G_�Roiemnce-1 bmrytonn� renplateslTrers free Rcmavl Applicatloui Aoclhc City of Suit Luis Obispo Is comet iucd to ireiu&the di,ubled in all of it s,,o"¢ , programs and wn' ifiec. I elecorin unicat ions IA:t ice for Elie Mat 1805) 7N I-7410. February 21, 2008 City Arborist City Of San Luis Obispo 25 Prado Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Re: Applicahan for Tree Removal for 1919 Wilding Lane, San Luis Obispo To Whom It May Concern: I am asking for permission to remove a tree planted in my front parkway planter adjacent to Wilding Lane. In the past this parkway planter contained two trees (both planted by the City), but one was removed some years ago by the City. Due to the damage it was causing to the sidewalk and posing a potential tripping hazard, the City decided to remove one tree. Once the tree was removed the sidewalk was repaired. The same scenario has re -surfaced again with the remaining tree and the once repaired sidewalk is now cracked and has risen up due to growing tree roots. An asphalt patch was placed in the crack but it has since been uplifted and there is an approximately %. inch tripping hazard. While I appreciate the shade and atmosphere that trees create, the liability of having the roots uplifting the concrete and creating hazardous conditions is concerning. I am planning to re -landscape my yard with new plants and hardscape. My plans include requesting for the removal of the existing tree in the front parkway and replacing it with four (4) new trees. I have included a copy of the planting plan for you to review. I believe the existing condition is hazardous and my plan to re -landscape the yard improves and beautifies the neighborhood while minimizing the potential liability for an accident. I appreciate any consideration you may provide in granting my request for this tree removal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call at 543-7776. Sincerely, Patricia McNamara Homeowner of 1919 Wilding Lane Mar 04 08 04:08p Jdr Real Estate Services 8057813093 p.1 Go/Y//77Uj /2e 3-6-08 P! AL city of san luis o$ispo 25PreEo Raad / enn 4an abkpo, C WWO1 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONY/..c""" y **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 tress removal application wig only PLEASE NOTI?: if you, tree is approved far be considered if accompanied by a sketdVm p mmeval and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, shvcture(s) location and end of ya6, postitg period to arrange to pick up location of all trees pi roposed far remoml. Please your peetMt. The cermit fa is payable when dee �. -c •w �--- -- `-- — . . Sheet of paper, dog with year application. City of San Luis Owner: Jeae�irJ'oce� c-v+csY' IPOi� Telephone:?8I-3.f'9.t Owner's Mailing Address: 00, %�a�t l2/640 S'LD' Zip Code: 9315/06 Applicant (if other than owner):%er� i ASSG /�.f �/Telephwke: "j8/�,�S�,f s— AppliearYs mating address: AS p, � _ Zip Code: Location of tree(s): !/73 Lau.✓deLskrv��- Nearest cross street: Jnl _ ..a_n.r�_l' - - 1369 in yard? Yes Q No E� Tree spectes {Common names): ,e�irrA�/D f&S' i� * Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If considerotton 0 this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. * rf lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained fr sm the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ' Any required "miskacement trees` must be installed within "45 days of issuance of permit". Since tree removal permits are good for 6 months, you may wish to hold off picking tip your Permit until you are sure you will be able to install the replacement trees) within the 45 day period. MAIL OR PAX completed form to: City Arborist, Phone: 781-7220 Fox: 542-1l988/68 Omer: Applicant: v sovr 25 Prado Rd., son Luis Obispo, CA 9MI, Dame: D4P .d � Date: . /�/� The City ofSaa Luis Obispo is caomiaed m indbde rbs disabled in all ofitseniaa programs and acaviQCs. TelecommuaileonsDeAscfak 2. 1Naf(805) M-7410. Mar 04 08 04:09p .tar Real Estate Services tt73 LL 8057813093 p.2 It71L L Zsl'� 78� C{y Sut e./l< ZOCA$'Gt 'L.nC.- MAR-4-2008 09:03P FROM:PPPAMO HT LRNDSCRPE 805 438 3319 TO:5429888 P:213 Gammifl��' 3-6 -D g� iiiiiii�����Illllllllll11IIUI� cmy of san tuts oBispo 25 Pmtlo Road C San Luis Obispo. CA 93401 � D TREE REMOVAL. APPLICATION IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considered if accompanied by a sketch/m is ranoval and posted, please call the office at the showing the street. structure(s) location and end of your posting period to arrange to pick up location of all trees proposed for removal. Please your permit. The permit fee is S40 payable when draw on the back of this form or fax on a separate you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to sheet of paper, along with your application. City of Son Luis Obispo). Owner: `[tRA��l.+cf� Telephone: S�L1'SZd _-..____-Olvneres_memmg-..a�armsTc �r�>R zL _ Applicant (if other than owner): at) � l( Telephone: S' M.f - 4-2 9 7 Applicants marling address: 5 A-0 .C(n` Zip Code: Location of tree(s): (c03.IikrsJY Ave 3lYili rJ si'&ukllV- Nearest cross street: )kt bllDs Sk. Dog in yard? Yes El No Tres species: Botanical name($): Common name($): i i tugs �= is kz� �3� ri0212EAl ;. ' Application will be considered only if entirely filbA.nut mldskgwdby 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 ercroachmi permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ` Any required *replacement trees° must be Installed within "45 days of issuance of permit". Since tree removal permits are good for 6 months, you may wish to hold off picking up your permit until you are sure you will be able to install the replacement tree(s) within the 45 day period. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd_, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: -�Vk.J- F-tt-.�tL Q.�J�n.IL. Date: nn Applicant: TAkt � 1G2A- A-C'-V�W-J Dote: San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, 22- 7s-69 G.1Rcremtr l.ibmr,�For Templays\TrRkTrw Removal A➢➢RcnionRI AacTw City of San Luis Obispo is mimndlW to include the aisabW in all of a seM., progrenu and pcavidcs. Tekgmmmigtions Device for the Uaf1865} 781-T410. MRR-9-2008 09:09P FRDM:PPRFMOUNT LRNDSCRPE 005 438 3319 TO:5429868 P:3�3 rd 4.�Sa^ pr Y /�\ uc Z.ncl. ©A 5 LA O 3 {c Vw0.+c S�uO:tiT<es _ MY Of SAn Us ompO . 14FO 25 Prods Road � San Lots Obispo, CA 03401 ,i 'FREE REMOVAL APPLICATION „�IItIvLy **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/may removal and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, structures) 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 $91 payable when �"..�..-^^W ^n-the-berlc-ef#his-farm-or-#ax-on-a separato---you-pick-up-yaur-permit-(cas r-eheclrpayable-to sheet of paper, along with your application. City of San Luis Obispo). 78(-7zn Ca,.) Owner: 6-err'QM.0 Telephone: 791-96?-'0,5 Owners Mailing Address: 67Z Scrrr,,.,-, T>,. #17 '5- t_& Zip Code: 431Y6c— Applicant (if other than owner): Telephone: Applicant's mailing address: C7 Zip Code: Location of tree(s): rx-Yri (.4,�:nis I't"IZi Ct �' {rclrnd `Jorc(e, Nearest cross street: 009 in yarn Yes `� No Tree species (Common names): <,- 7 Tfr,�S 1 Reasons tree Application will betonsrdered-dnlylif 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 lone closure is required to perform the free removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained f rom the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. * Any required *replacement trees" must be Installed within'45 days of issuance of permit". Since tree removal permits are good for 6 months, you may wish to hold off picking up your permit until you are sure you will be able to install the replacement tree(s) within the 45 day period. MAIL OR FAX completed form to: City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., Son Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 LLtt Owner: Serazan._.o S r&W W0 ft Date: 3 1( 6 Applicant: ?f'64etets-� We: puv The City of San Luis Obispo is coramifted to include the disabled in all of it services, progrems and activities.Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. 672 SERRANO 10 052-591-040 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO the information conhafned in file database is intended for lnformaeral use only, This Information is provided fortbecomeN Musere,but GEODATA SERVICES snot necessarily coneNute precsa property ownership or legal tlesctlptbns of any property, and snouia not the relieU upon as an official 955 MORRO STREET ropeM rewrE. The City of San Luis Obispo makes everyeNort to ensure the accuracy of data, nowevep the acmrep of Mia material is SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 tot guaranteed and users assume responsibility for independent verification of Any and all information contained herein brier to use or refionae porn such information for any official purpose. The Giry San Luis Obispo tllaclelms any responsibility or liability for any direct or Irid reM 805 781-71S7 ma9ea resuMn9 fromthe use of [M1ia data �imilll�l�ll a my of san tuts ompo . 'ffi Arado Read/ Son UAe fbWM CA _EE 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 Planing Application.** IMPORTANT: A tree removed application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considered if accompanied by a sag ' removal and posted, please call the office at the showing the street, structure(s) locatkm and end of your pas" period to arrange to pick up location of all trees proposed for removal. Please yaw permit. The mrndt fee is 343 payable when sheet of paper, .along with your applicatfan- City of bon Luis Obispo). Owner: r`�DM^iC'sA 131; 5CI (W eft Owner's Madlilg Adefrea. 2'17 GeNrvwt)tpnlvr, Applicant (if athar then MW) Sew.. Appliearfs mo8ing oddresst Weation of tree(s); Pr s Nearest Noss street; 5 o C ( rl.O Tree species (Cammm) names); Telephone: goy' Sly-$Szw zip Cade= e974el Telephone: Zip Code: Dog in yard? yes Q No FRI * 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 nottfled. * If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Deportment at 919 Palm Street. * Any required "replocement trees" must be irwtalled within *45 days of issuance of pertnit". Since tree removal permits are good for 6 months, you may wish to hold off picking rip your permit until you are sure you will be able to install the replacement Vitals) within the 45 doy period. MAIL OR FAX completed form to; City Arborist, 25 Peado Rd., San lui4 Obispo, CA 93401, Phone; 781-7220 Fax; 542-9868 Own . w.... J(d t7 G.. cote; 3 1 v Applicant; baler Rmv to.a7 `T'a�h l � �d'j cg 7M City of3aLuis Obispo is wmod)kdoincludo use dAeWled Ind] ofitser ken, program adaCavaiw.' Teix4mmwdmAtiawDevici Par. the 1)enf(Aa5) 781.7410L z• uil V prorhewl ga Biosu�n�� IInc flG a LGMfp GP Promega Biosciences 277 Granada Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Addendum to City of San Luis Obispo tree removal application... Reasons for requesting removal: We currently have 15 canary pine trees, we want to remove 3 of them. The trees are located adjacent to parking areas and have become too large for the spaces they occupy with the possibility of damaging the parking surface or surrounding curbing. Trimming promotes sap flow causing damage to the finish on the cars parked under the trees. The trees drop large amounts of needles which are slippery and this could increase the potential for a slip and fall injury to an employee or visitor. Replacement tree planting proposal: No replacement trees are planned for these areas for the reasons given above. Ground cover or low bushes will be used to fill in the areas of the removed trees. 2.24.180 Tree removal. _ Deleted: MVM 12.241 _ ___ ________ A. Policy. The cityvalues trees as an important part of the endvonment and shall � REGULATION59 strive to e them whenever possible and feasible. When reviewing requests for tree preserve P g12,24.010. 8 Bads:j ruMosc and intent¶ removal permits, the city shall discourage removing desirable trees and shall consider 1224020 Tree committee•. approving removal of desirable trees only as a last resort alternative for the applicant. 12.24,030 Deenamns 11 B. Permits for Removal. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, removing an eP P P B Y 12 24 040. rnfe,ennemgl 1224050 Master tree lists.11 tree in the city shall require a permit. 12 24.06C .Tree vlantb g plans Q C. Tree Removal Not Related to Property Development. 1224.070 aesidetnial Doc ennrng 1. EY'_'_y�..�mB.ova tree in all zones except the R 1 and R-2 zones shall _ uric a permit �______ plans �! 1221080 directnli e,Ingngand issued by the public works department. nda 2. removing a tree in the R-1 and R-2 zones shall require apermit issued by the '� 1224.090 snot, l000,laming _ _ public works department in any of the following circumstances: �' cersf ¢2.za,1 W si act tree Ptanuns a. When the tree is one of the following designated native species: procaierea.e. (1) Quercus agrifclia (coast live oak), 12,24.110. Contol of trees and (2) Umbellularia oelifo(California laurel), shrubs ou public ets,nrnrs,^mice 12.24.120. Seenc ene:naime„ar,cl mu (3) Platae racemOsa(California sycamore), 12.2a.130_ Pmteporriftree, 11 (4) Juglans califomica(Southern California black walnut), 12.24.140 rrremantenanocby //S) (willow), SaIIX Iasrol is willow , t public utilidrs,9 1224. I50. Reseers lchbes for (6) Populus trichocaspa (black cottonwood), repairing tree dmnage to curbs.. (7) Heteromeles mbutifelia(California hollytoyon), goners and sidewalks, (8) Acer macrophyllum (bigleaf maple), i z 2a.1 e0 Tom; en„ on contractors 4.170. Lmurgcrey nee services¶ (9) Acer negundo (box elder), [ 12.24190 rue re:no'el.9 (10) Sequoia sempervirens(coast redwood); ' 1224.I e0. Ilcnlagetrees.¶ b. When the tree is a native and the hunk is twelve 12 inches or (� greater in diameter 12.242ott ApP ah 12 24 210 No fabl lu, upon dm at a height of four and one-half feet from the grounder a non native with a trunk ..... city.'; diameter of twcllty-four inches or greater; 1224.011) Puld,ce,cand imwt' c. When a tree of any size J.s within twenty-five feet of top of bank of creek (see n i tea: when not related to Defir tion): p ""develo,dam tL When g tree of env sizeaa on a vacant lot or a lot not developed m the maximum n recce_ allowed density, Deleted men not related to e. When a tree of any size, s, located in theplantingarea (see Definition). pre, m d pmenc An hcahon for a tree removal permit rsaued b _sd ubhc works ariment Y________-P__ Deleted: _the s ___apP___3'__ _ _ shall include: n renea: and is addible Gom any l p ble space a. A plot plan showing the location and species of any tree proposed for removal (see Definition re plot Plan) and use a construction flag for marking [ crated: the 1. b. A brief statement of the reason for removal; vereteaa reek bank;¶ c. Auy other pertinent information required including documentation of nronertv Meted: 16e dame e'_ .......................... ........... _____________..__. a,_ _ _ _When tree removal a not related rty development, the city mboriat may _ _ nerecea: va r rates: the trce L of the authorize a tree removal after Ending any of the following circumstances: � — a. The tree is a hazard to life or property, and removing it is the only feasible way to ° rated eliminate the hazard; nerecea: 1 b. The tree is dead or dying or damaged beyond reclamation; crated: c. The tree is causing severe root damage to public or private property, and y n races a nn FPI¢ai removing the tree is the only feasible way to eliminate the damage. t e n 1 v id by me public 1k d p t tshe I L nerecea: s I When the city arborist cannot authorize a tree removal the tree committee shall_ -.. - { review the application and may authorize removal if it finds one of the following earaced: d castrated: F Noffiestruot Tree circumstances: Rare oval a The tree is cawingundue hardship to the owner. Normal routine P ProPertl' rus Toro_ tyshall'c ,ton nodf1he mapa'raga and maintenance does not constitute a hardship, i.e., cleaning of gutters, leaf raking, fighting, desmids.. or a prophed vr- orroot intrusion into a failed sewer lateral, etc.; I surns-el. This sign shall be rowed in b. Removingthe tree promotes good arboriuultural practice; P g P . prominent mention, visible 6om n public, peat, for arend not lase C. Removing the tree will not harm the character or environment of the surrounding man me days hefore Calem staff neighborhood. con,mtratmn ors pa removal D. Tree Removal with a Development Permit. P pern,lt or a ptrmm oeadnc of a dated development I 1. To remove a tree from any parcel in the city as part of property development by 2.. The poFdb works cineider may subdivision, building permit or other entitlement, the developer shall apply to remove the assi a notification requirentuns for a tree b includes the following documents with the application for development: Y g B Pp P am remsval in sides` of dto rolmwtngetrentnnlestol a. A plot plan showing the location and species of any tree proposed for removal; a.. w?,an he threat., Tasteless, b. A brief statement of the reason for removal; that e per', Andiron depositors C. Any other pertinent information required. bil b b WI ea m cssafcam or federal 2. Review of the application to remove a may with a development permit shall Sonorities he,. d.,I,, d a rite of proceed as follows: emergency and a pads 000mnon a. The city arborist shall inspect the property and recommend approving or denying ahslfa`"s, runic health, safety or the application; c.. Airfoil Condi see,. In b. If no architectural review is required for the development, the tree committee I approving an application fee gee shall approve or deny the application; ruao.al, are diteo[oq me truesampan, dre sumer,chard ors, C. If architectural review is required for the development, the architectural review mmmissmn or des any lani may commission shall approve or deny the application: i antis, planting mplaosnrem trans (1) If the city arborist has recommended denying the application and the architectuml aid may airline s bona en,nr,ng oast rcplaw rut [runs snag be plamud.I review commission has approved the application, the tree committee shall review the If expiration ofnppcals. architectural review commission's decision; fieei,i ers on t,in rcmovaI by the O2 If the tree committee concurs with the city arborist's recommendation to den the Ty y selansignore, me o-ec ew se i poi sea run dire, ), the review mmmisa on application when the arehitectuml review commission has approved the application, the shall be saijea to appeahamrding city council shall review the matter for final action.' ro he spread realism, or mi, ooae, E. Tree Removal on Public Pro PO tied no peeua-,hall be usuea [dell the appeal period ha, lit (Ceti 1. When the city removes a tree as par[ of a public improvement project, the city 1392 g 1 (par,), 2001 n shall replace the trees as soon as feasible during the project. 1 24.190 Homage less I - 2.. When the cityrequires a tree to be planted in the planting area and then later P P B The treeshaveis the area, The tree have play me [he History determines that the hen must be removed, the city shall pay for removal and roplacoment, and development of San Luis Obispo FORMALIZE TREE REMOVAL PROCESS. and amgnn= that a wide vaiaty of 1—a can grow in it, reign and [empe,t a climate. "1'he ci[y m i, DISCUSSION STOPPED HERE, officially designate as heritase does those pees in the commanlly ded haterseal or e�boriw h ______________________________________________________________� el'in Tlmcity ,hill prop et end maintain all designated hcn'wgc a mn. Houss c lass, `hall be sac pa vedingro a,ehWuk public works approved byAll deviser,,hObe.he iap:nm aintenanm interim shall be Ge,espeOrd dayof the property owner. (Ord_ I J92 d (Pan), NO A 12,242Ampeals.11 t 84yW 1: FA7 D hCMt + .gpoputiug avypprt service.® 3113/2008 10:00:00 rM Chapter 12.24 TREE REGULATIONS Sections: 12.24.010 Purpose and intent. 12.24.020 Tree committee. 12.24.030 Definitions. 12.24.040 Enforcement. 12.24.050 Master tree lists. 12.24.060 Tree planting plans. 12.24.070 Residential tree planting plans. 12.24.080 Street tree planting and maintenance standards. 12.24.090 Street tree planting requirements. 12.24.100 Street tree planting procedures. 12.24.110 Control of trees and shrubs on public easements. 12.24.120 Street tree maintenance. 12.24.130 Protection of trees. 12.24.140 Tree maintenance by public utilities. 12.24.150 Responsibilities for repairing tree damage to curbs, gutters and sidewalks. 12.24.160 Tree service contractors. 12.24.170 Emergency tree services. 12.24.180 Tree removal. 12.24.190 Heritage trees. 12.24.200 Appeals. 12.24.210 No liability upon the city. 12.24.010 Purpose and intent. A. The public interest and welfare require that the city establish, adopt and maintain a comprehensive program for installing, maintaining and preserving trees within the city. B. This chapter establishes policies, regulations and specifications necessary to govern installation, maintenance and preservation of trees to beautify the city, to purify the air, to provide shade and wind protection, and to preserve trees with historic or unusual value. C. It is the policy of the city to line its streets with trees and to conduct a consistent and adequate program for maintaining and preserving these trees. This policy provides for planting trees in all areas of the city and for selecting appropriate species to achieve as much beauty and economy as possible. It is also the policy of the city to protect and preserve all desirable trees, wherever they are located. It shall be the duty of the director to enforce, implement and carry out this policy and the provisions of this chapter. D. It is the policy of the city to encourage new tree planting on public and private property and to cultivate a flourishing urban forest. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.020 Tree committee. A. The tree committee shall act as an advisory body to the director and the city council on all matters related to trees in San Luis Obispo. B. The tree committee shall have five members who shall serve four-year terms, which shall be staggered. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.030 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is clearly required by the context, shall have the following meanings: A. "Director" means the public works director or his or her designated representative. B. "Heritage tree" means any tree existing within the city limits, which has been so designated by resolution of the city council. Heritage trees shall be trees with notable historic interest or trees of an unusual species or size. C. "Maintain" or "maintenance" means the entire care of trees as well as the preparation of ground and fertilizing, mulching, trimming and watering. D. "Planting" means new planting and replacement planting. E. "Planting area" means the area available for planting either within the street right- of-way and designated tree easements or within five feet of any street right-of-way or alley. F. "Public utility" means any company doing business as a public utility under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the state and any duly constituted public agency authorized to provide and providing utility service. G. "Street tree" means any tree within the city right-of-way. H. "Tree" means any perennial woody plant having a trunk at least three inches in diameter at a height four and one-half feet above the ground. This definition shall include any tree planted by or required to be planted by the city which will attain the stated size at maturity. (Ord. 1392 § I (part), 2001) 12.24.040 Enforcement. The public works department shall be responsible for enforcement of this chapter. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.050 Master tree lists. The tree committee, with the assistance of the public works and community development departments, shall develop and maintain a master tree list and a master street tree list which shall be adopted by resolution of the city council and shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. These documents shall specify the species of trees suitable.and desirable for planting in certain areas in order to establish a wide-ranging urban forest. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.060 Tree planting plans. The tree committee, with the assistance of the public works and community development departments, shall recommend a tree planting plan and a street tree planting plan to be adopted by resolution of the city council and maintained on file in the office of the city clerk. These documents shall set forth the species of trees to be planted and shall encourage species diversity throughout in different areas of the city and shall include a schedule for street tree planting to hasten establishment of the urban forest. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.070 Residential tree planting plans. A. The city arborist, with direction from the tree committee, the architectural review commission or the city council, may designate specific tree planting plans for certain residential neighborhoods or blocks, which specify the species and locations for trees to be planted in those neighborhoods or blocks. The director, the tree committee or the architectural review commission must approve any deviations from these residential tree planting plans. B. Trees for residential areas without specific tree planting plans must be selected from the master tree list. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.080 Street tree planting and maintenance standards. The public works and community development departments, with the approval of the tree committee, shall develop and implement policies and standards for street tree planting and maintenance, which shall be adopted by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.090 Street tree planting requirements. . A. Planting street trees may be required as a condition of a use permit, variance or other city entitlement. B. Planting street trees shall be required as a condition of approval for all subdivisions and building permits. The policies and standards for street tree planting and maintenance shall be followed in all instances. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.100 Street tree planting procedures. A. All street trees shall be planted within the planting area. In R-1 and R-2 zones, if the city requires tree planting in the sidewalk instead of behind the sidewalk, the city shall pay for additional costs incurred. B. Before planting, all street trees must be inspected and approved by the city arborist or his or her designee. C. Required street trees must be planted after completion of each adjacent building and before an occupancy release is issued for the adjacent building, unless otherwise approved by the director. D. The city shall encourage installing both integral and detached sidewalks within the same block when the director has determined that the change within the block is necessary to preserve a desirable tree, provided a minimum sidewalk width of four feet can be constructed. E. Property owners shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining required street trees adjacent to their property, except as provided elsewhere in this chapter. F. So that the city arborist can determine the tree requirements for site development, any subdivider or developer shall submit to the city a plot plan of the proposed subdivision which shall: 1. Show clearly all existing trees, noting location, species, diameter and condition; 2. Note whether existing trees will be retained, removed or relocated; 3. Show proposed utilities, driveways, street tree locations, and the size and species of proposed street trees. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.110 Control of trees and shrubs on public easements. A. To prevent hazards to the public, property owners shall maintain all trees, shrubs and other plant growth on their property or adjacent to their property and within the public right-of-way. Hazards shall include, but not be limited to, branches hanging over sidewalks and shrubbery growing into the right-of-way which interferes with passage. B. The city will notify property owners of hazards by posting abatement notices according to the Streets and Highways Code, Improvement Act of 1911, Sections 5610 through 5618. C. Any tree or shrub growing on private property that, in the opinion of the director, endangers public property shall be removed or trimmed by the property owner within fourteen days after receiving notice from the director. If the property owner fails to remove or trim the trees or shrubs, the city will conduct the work and assess the property owner for the cost. The city shall give property owners at least ten days' notice of the city council hearing to confirm assessments. Upon confirmation of assessments by the city council, removal and trimming costs shall become a lien on the property and the resolution assessing these costs shall be recorded with the county recorder's office. The assessment may be collected by court action. In case of emergency caused by a tree in a hazardous condition, the tree may be removed by order of the director. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.120 Street tree maintenance. The city will maintain all street trees in the downtown commercial area and on major streets. In all other areas of the city, street tree maintenance will be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners, except that the city will prune and spray street trees in these other areas to ensure healthy and attractive growth. Trees will be pruned based on a predetermined schedule approved by the public works director. Owners may wait for scheduled maintenance or may have their street trees pruned by an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist at their own expense with written approval by the city arborist. The city's responsibility to prune street trees shall not relieve property owners of their responsibility to prevent hazards as required in Section 12.24.110. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.130 Protection of trees. A. No person shall trim, prune or cut any street tree unless such work conforms to this chapter and is performed in accordance with all International Society of Arboriculture standards. In no case shall more than one-third of the tree canopy be removed. B. No person shall interfere, or cause any other person to interfere, with employees of the city who are engaged in planting, maintaining, treating or removing any street tree or removing any material detrimental to the tree. C. No person shall willfully injure, disfigure or intentionally destroy by any means any tree growing within the planting area or elsewhere within the jurisdiction of this chapter, except with permits described elsewhere in this chapter. D. No person shall: 1. Construct a concrete, asphalt, brick or gravel sidewalk, or otherwise fill up the ground area near any tree, to shut off air, light or water from the roots, except under written authority from the public works department. 2. Place building material, equipment or other harmful substance near any tree, which might cause injury to the tree. 3. Post any sign on any tree, tree -stake or guard, or fasten any guy wire, cable or rope to any tree, tree -stake or guard. E. Tree -stakes or guards may be placed around street trees by property owners for the purpose of protecting or training the trees, with approval of the director. F. No person shall plant any street tree except according to policies, regulations and specifications established pursuant to this chapter or any currently applicable ordinances or code sections. G. Any person deemed responsible for damaging a tree or removing a tree without a permit as described in this chapter shall be liable for civil damages to the city in the amount adopted, by resolution, by the city council or for the value of the tree as determined by methods established by the International Society of Arboriculture, whichever is greater as determined by the city arborist. H. It shall be unlawful for a property owner to maintain a tree or shrubbery hazard as described in Section 12.24.110 and identified by city inspection. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.140 Tree maintenance by public utilities. A. A public utility shall obtain a permit, issued by the director and valid for one year from the date of issuance, in order to maintain trees growing adjacent to utility fixtures or apparatus. This permission shall cover trees which encroach upon public streets. B. When maintaining street trees, a public utility must observe good arboricultural practices, as specified by International Society of Arboriculture Western Chapter Pruning Standards and City of San Luis Obispo Safety Pruning Specifications. C. When public utility pruning affects ten percent or more of a street tree's natural canopy, or when there are energized utility lines closer than ten feet from a street tree's main trunk or trunks, the public utility shall provide complete pruning of the entire tree. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.150 Responsibilities for repairing tree damage to curbs, gutters and sidewalks. A. When roots of a tree planted within the planting area damage city curbs, gutters and sidewalks, including driveway ramps, the city shall be responsible for appropriate corrective measures which are least damaging to the tree. B. When roots of a tree planted outside the planting area damage city curbs, gutters and sidewalks, including driveway ramps, the property owner shall be responsible for appropriate corrective measures which are least damaging to the tree. C. When the city designs new sidewalks, curbs or driveway approaches the city shall seek alternative options to preserve desirable trees. When trees must be removed it shall be the responsibility of the city to remove any trees. Any trees so removed shall be replaced at the city's expense with acceptable trees from the master tree list. When a property owner designs a new sidewalk, curb or driveway approach, the property owner shall seek alternative options to preserve desirable trees. When trees must be removed it shall be at the expense of the property owner. Any trees so removed shall be replaced by the property owner with acceptable trees from the master tree list. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.160 Tree service contractors. When the city requires tree pruning, any tree service contractor performing the work shall have on its staff an mborist certified by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. This arborist must oversee all pruning work and certify that all work meets the city's pruning specifications. If a certified arborist is not on the staff of the tree contractor, the city arborist must approve the tree service contractor before work begins. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.170 Emergency tree services. The city will provide on -call tree services in emergencies. Emergencies include fallen trees and other immediate safety hazards. The director shall determine if an emergency exists. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) YaQe;:vih t27 Deleted comggeynp Bu rt services 3/13/2008 8188e00 M 4. An applicant for a tree removal permit issued by the public works department, should request a site review by the city arborist before preparing a detailed plot plan. Page s: [31 Deleted Co ting Support Services 3/13/2008 1001:00 PM. F. Notification of Tree Removal. 1. The city shall post a sign notifying the public of the date and description of a proposed tree removal. This sign shall be posted in a prominent location, visible from a public street, for a period not less than five days before either staff consideration of a tree removal permit or a public hearing on a related development. 2. The public works director may waive notification requirements for a tree removal in either of the following circumstances: a. When the director determines that a tree's condition threatens public health, safety or welfare; b. When local, state or federal authorities have declared a state of emergency and a tree's condition threatens public health, safety or welfare. G. Approval Conditions. In approving an application for tree removal, the director, the tree committee, the architectural review commission or the city council may require planting replacement trees and may require a bond ensuring that replacement trees shall be planted. H. Expiration of Appeals. Decisions on tree removal by the director, the tree committee and the architectural review commission shall be subject to appeal according to the appeal provisions of this code, and no permit shall be issued until the appeal period has lapsed. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.190 Heritage trees. The city recognizes the important role trees have played in the history and development of San Luis Obispo and recognizes that a wide variety of trees can grow in its unique and temperate climate. The city may officially designate as heritage trees those trees in the community that have significant historical or arboricultural interest. The city shall protect and maintain all designated heritage trees. Heritage trees shall be pruned according to a schedule approved by the public works director. All interim maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.200 Appeals. A. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.20, any person aggrieved by an act or determination of the staff in exercising the authority herein granted shall have the right to appeal to the tree committee, whose decisions are appealable to the city council. B. Appeals received by the city within ten calendar days from the date of determination or act shall cause the public works director to withhold tree removal permits and stop any construction or demolition activity affecting the subject tree until the appeal is heard and a decision is reached. (Ord. 1489 § 1, 2006: Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001) 12.24.210 No liability upon the city. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to impose any liability upon the city or upon any of its officers or employees, nor to relieve the owner or occupant of any private property from the duty to keep in safe condition any trees and shrubs upon that private property or upon sidewalks and planting areas in front of that property. (Ord. 1392 § 1 (part), 2001)