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Home My WebLink About08-24-2008 TC Packet�IIIIIIVI'I{��I��i''��INrII�6PCity Of sAn tuis oBtspo 25 Prado Road e San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008 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 July 28, 2008. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 1. 116 Chorro 2. 1807 Corralitos 3. 1421 Carmel 4. 2361 Blvd. Del Campo NEW BUSINESS ON -GOING BUSINESS 1. Tree Regulation update ARBORIST REPORT LIASON REPORT ADJOURN to next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the Corporation Yard Conference Room, 25 Prado Road. /O The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. v Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TREE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES CORPORATION YARD MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Sara Young, Ellen Dollar, and Craig Kincaid STAFF PRESENT: Keith Pellemeier and Ron Combs PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 1. APPROVAL JUNE 23, 2008 MINUTES The minutes were unanimously approved as submitted. 2. TREE REMOVALS 4154/4124 POINSETTIA (Two alders Mr. Combs discussed the minor vertical displacement of the sidewalk and problems with the surface roots. He noted the one tree was very close to the structure and would double in size. He felt root pruning and barriers would mitigate problems with the tree at 4154 Poinsettia. Anna Larden, 4154 Poinsettia, favored removal of the tree at 4124 Poinsettia, but objected to the removal of the tree at 4154 Poinsettia, stating she agreed that root pruning and barriers were options for retaining it. Ms. Dollar agreed with the removal at 4124 Poinsettia, as it was too close to the structure and there were plenty of other trees around it, however she did not feel she could make the necessary findings to remove the 4154 Poinsettia tree, especially since the damage was minor and the property owner wanted to retain it. Ms. Young and Mr. Kincaid agreed with Ms. Dollar. Ms. Young moved to approve the removal request for the tree at 4124 Poinsettia, based on .promoting good arboricultural practice and denied the removal of the tree at 4154 Poinsettia, as she could not make the necessary findings for removal. There were no replacement trees required. Ms. Dollar seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2775 TENBROOK (Italian Stone Dine Mr. Pellemeier discussed the city's removal request to accommodate the sidewalk repair program and stated that the Street Dept. did not think the sidewalk/driveway/curb/gutter would be fixed without severe root pruning and would therefore ruin the viability of the tree. Linda Wenzl, 2775 Tenbrook, stated that when the tree was planted, it was mistakenly labeled as a dwarf Aleppo pine and was intended to be smaller in size. She felt the hardscape damage was minor and did not want the tree removed. She stated the tree had been thinned and pruned twice. She noted the tree had been denied a removal permit almost 10 years ago. Jacqueline Williams, 2710/2711 Tenbrook, felt there was a lack of street trees in the area and felt the tree should be retained and mitigation measures could be taken, e.g. flexible materials used for repairs to accommodate tree. Mr. Combs stated the city standard was to place 4" concrete depth and to not ramp areas unless it was unavoidable. He agreed pavers might be an option if the standards policy could be altered. He stated root pruning would still be required and that the driveway approach and curb/gutter repairs were still issues. Mr. Kincaid felt it was a healthy, attractive tree in the neighborhood. Ms. Dollar agreed and felt the property owner's desire to retain the tree was important to recognize and consider. The Committee discussed possible ways to mitigate problems. Ms. Young moved to continue to item to a later date and recommended that staff work with the property owner to find if there were options to retain the tree. Mr. Kincaid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1374 PISMO (Two Eucalyptus) Howard Nicholson, applicant, discussed the removal request and submitted a landscaping plan. He stated the Tree #1 was cracked a dangerously leaning and felt the tree posed a liability hazard. He stated Tree #2 might have had its roots compromised with previous excavation when a third tree had been removed. He noted the branches were hanging over structures and that nothing grew underneath the trees. 061 Mr. Combs reported they were large specimens and that Tree #1 did have a large crack in the bark that could be structural. He was concerned about the creek bank stability being compromised with removal. Ron Rinnell, Bunyan Bros., discussed the past excavation and the integrity of the tree, feeling it had been compromised. He discussed the weak V-crotch and liability issues. Derek Schmidt, 1343 Pismo, supported the removal request and noted these were not native species or street trees. He felt the property development would enhance the neighborhood and the removal of these trees would not create adverse issues. Mr. Combs noted that if the trees were removed, the stumps should be left to help stabilize the creek bank and the replacement trees as proposed should be planted at top of bank. Steve Caminiti, landscape architect, reported that the oak tree on site had been saved at great expense to the developer and that the two trees on the removal application were hazardous and that plenty of skyline attributes would be intact even if these trees were removed. He discussed the replacement plantings of California sycamores and two 24" box Coast Live Oaks, which would create a native environment. Mr. Kincaid moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice and that the proposed landscaping plan would enhance the character of the environment. Ms. Dollar seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3462 EDGEWOOD (Pine) Cheryl Anderson, applicant, stated the tree was interfering with her power lines and appeared to be in severe decline and posed a fire hazard. Mr. Combs noted that an interim staff person had reviewed the tree for removal and that upon Mr. Combs' subsequent inspection; he felt the tree was in fact diseased and should be removed and that no replacement would be necessary as the property was heavily planted. Ms. Dollar moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required no replacement planting. Mr. Kincaid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 503 MITCHELL (Two camahors Mr. Combs noted that the small sized tree had been restricted in growth and that the sidewalk around it had been previously repaired and that the hardscape needed work again. He felt the smaller tree could be retained, but that the larger tree was been too difficult to work around. Jacqueline Williams, property owner, favored retaining the trees as they were the only shade trees on the street and felt flexible material mitigation measures could be used and the city standards needed to be altered to allow more innovative options. She also favored camphor trees as a desirable species. She submitted a list of neighbors who favored retaining the trees. She also discussed possible staggered tree plantings on her properties. Ms. Dollar moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required the city to plant two 15-gallon replacement trees chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of issuance of permit — one planted on Tenbrook and one planted on Mitchell — and directed staff to work with Ms. Williams to be in agreement on species/locations. 673 MITCHELL (Pine) Mr. Pellemeier discussed the removal request due to sidewalk displacement and need for repair. Ms. Dollar noted that the Palm tree on the property needed to be pruned for passage issues and staff discussed abatement noticing. Ms. Young moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required the replacement of one 15-gallon tree chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of issuance of permit. Ms. Dollar seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 863 Monterey/751 Palm (Ficus) Mr. Pellemeier discussed the removal request due to trees' decay and the need to repair the sidewalk. He noted branches overhang the building at 863 Monterey and that the tree at 751 Palm had been root pruned and was now unstable. Mr. Kincaid moved to approve the removal request for 863 Monterey St., based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required the replacement of one 24" box tree chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of issuance of permit. L, Ms. Dollar seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Young moved to approve the removal request for 751 Palm St., based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required the replacement of one 24" box tree chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of issuance of permit. Mr. Kincaid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 1201 GARDEN/790 HIGUERA Mr. Pellemeier discussed the two sites as information only items. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to discuss. ON -GOING BUSINESS 1. TREE REGULATION UPDATE Under "Definitions"/Section O, the wording changed to "...within a street tree easement accepted by City." Staff agreed to clarify definitions of R-1 and R-2 in "Tree Removals/Section C.1." Barbara Lynch had sent a question to the Committee for comment: "Should homeowners still be allowed to apply to remove City street trees or should that just be City's purview?" The Committee agreed that homeowners should still be allowed to apply for removals of street trees. There was general Committee discussion on the discussion points and suggestions brought up at the last meeting by Steve Williams of the Tree Maintenance Dept. ARBORIST REPORT Mr. Combs reported that his department had removed a total of five trees, based on his internal removal criteria. LIAISON REPORT Mr. Pellemeier reported recent Council actions and appeals. He discussed the Quarterly Advisory Body report. He noted that the slack line pilot program was being instituted at Meadow Park for a 12-month trial. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary on „08/08/2008 11:36 FAX 1��i��I�lli�lllllll��f�lll!!fI ._ �f . _• ..r_..,- . _ _ (_�”" r}" _• "wi� °' ,. r' 'i:{ �"I I.,^_ ,. 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The partn:� "t_fee Ig M payable when you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to City of San Luis Obispo). t]tArrter: t Telephone>� 5 `- owner's Mailing Address: Ga Tip Code: Applicant (if other than owner); �i Telephone,: Applicant's malling address: Zip Code: --� �40 Location of tr0a(s): Nearest cross street: Tree species: Botanical namc(s): howve. a-1' q:3 t tag in -.yard? Yes No Ccehman naine(s): � P� r` Tree Rcaiiwas for requesting removal: `sv of boIc-i-ew'f t rJ r tS ri t1 ' • • . 1 GLv`tnn i ( I C1 t 5 vrt. o_ ,. A od Y I 6t t.CLi L-� kL9,--�� ReploAment tree plan proposed: ' (rA 10A In :Se— PUYJI * 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. * 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 forest to- City Arborist, 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner. bate: �/d f hY Applicant; Date: [i lRctcrcneo-t,ibmryTorms-TernplatcslTreeskTree Removal Applicationl1l.doeTlte City of Sari Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services. Mgrmms and m ivitics. Tciceom municatioms Devicc for the Mat`(805) 781-7410. �3acj�yw� 6 a11*"I)�7e f 8/08/2008 11:36 FAX I F 2002 Apidl 14, 2008 City of San Luis Obispo To Whom It May Concern: Joe and Lou Ferraro 389 Pismo Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 I have been in San Luis Obispo for many years. I remember vividly that Oscar Dodd told me in 1985 that he was planting this pepper tree and not to worry because he would take it out when it reached eight feet. That never happened, and I've been cleaning up and worrying about the tree ever since. It is wrapped in PG&E wires, creates a constant mess, and I certainly would appreciate its removal. The nagging worry is that not only will the limbs fall on my property but also on my neighbor's place causing great damage. When the wind kicks up, I wonder if the big limbs will come down on nay house, my neighbor's house, or the cars. It's sad that a tree that was only supposed to be here temporarily has caused everyone such grief. We need the tree taken out. Sincerely,., .' n�Illiill��IIIII 7� •grg�0%LC� Prtado Road an Luis O0isj o, C � i93401 SCANNED TREE -REMOVAL APPLICATION s 1 your tree removal is related to property,dev�era or a remodel, submit your request,through` t . NIP �fng"Departmnf at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application.`* AMAPWAN :: rA tree removal application will only PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for be considers°d' if '�k&Wpanied 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 ees proposed for removal. Please your permit. The permit fee is $41; payable when �.."., �d� on the of this -form .or fax on a separate you pick up your permit (cash .or check payable to - sheet o�,�JOWP�,Iafong nth your applications City of San Luis Obispo). Ty.., 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 All M _ Owner: Owner's Mailing Address: di Applicant (if other than owner Applicant's mailing address: Location of tree(s): St Nearest cross street: Tree species (Common names): is for requesting removal: ment proposed: 41'01�'- Telephone: .;1'3 1 Zip Code: ?Qyn Telephone: Zip Code: An Dog in yard? Yes ® No a * 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 notif ied. * 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., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 L Owner: 041 f G� . j{% �f '' pate : Applicant: Date: 'Z The City of San is Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Rev. 5-08 4 �ii�llllll'lllllll'� _7:. 2.C1--4�CANNED 25 Prado Road ® San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 I�T 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/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 $41 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). 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 Owner: ./-a Ve pA e, 2S 6,e e Owner's Mailing Address: i (�- e�ae c Applicant (if other than owner): Applicant's mailing address: Location of tree(s): Telephone. *3_*9aeft Zip Code:J�C2�. Telephone: Zip Code: Nearest cross street: A-o , fj!� p—"Bien Dog in yard? Yes F-1 No Tree species (Common names): e 14S Reasons for requesting removal: Replacement tree planting proposed: t * Application will be considered only if entirety filled o t 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. * 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., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: Date. 7-- Applicant: Sa,,,.0 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. 5-08 r I Ik i � $CANNE�3 Q� city of san tuisOBISPO 09 25 Prado Roadop San Luis Obispo; CA 93401 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied ,by,. a sketch/map showing the street, structurir(s),''location and location of all trees proposed' for removal. Please draw on the back of this form or fax on a separate sheet of paper, along with your application. Owner: ULA PLEASE NOTE: If your tree is approved for removal .and posted, please call the office at the end of your posting period to arrange to pick up your permit. The permit fee is $40 payable when you pick up your permit (cash or check payable to City of San Luis Obispo). Owner's Mailing. Address; 23(,,,i PND. -DZj po Applicant if other than owner). Pp (�� Q� j►�..E,y°� Applicant's mailing address: Telephone: 9N` 3 J% 91-7 6a Zip Code: 93 to / Telephone: z°-f T -"3 tp Zip Code: c G -73�-fo Location. of tree(s): Nearest cross street: 1 Dog in yard? Yes 0 No Tree species: Botanical name(s): Common name(s): Reasons for requesting removal:" jT A L t'4i'SAU Keplacement tree plan, proposed: * 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. * 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., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Phone: 781-7220 Fax: 542-9868 Owner: (. . Date: 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. C G c9 �.► G9 •._-- yr r t---fi-C-L-�_