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06-28-2021 TC Agenda Packet
City of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda TREE COMMITTEE Special Meeting Agenda Monday, June 28, 2021 Based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California, the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director and the Tree Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of San Luis Obispo will be holding all public meetings via teleconference. There will be no physical location for the Public to view the meeting. Below are instructions on how to view the meeting remotely and how to leave public comment. Additionally, members of the Tree Committee (TC) are allowed to attend the meeting via teleconference and to participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were present. Using the most rapid means of communication available at this time, members of the public are encouraged to participate in Council meetings in the following ways: 1. Remote Viewing - Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so by viewing the webinar: • View the Webinar: ➢ URL: https://slocity-org.zoom.us/j/92233451306?pwd=VXlnbDhRbVpaY29DOTVPc2RFeWsyQT09 ➢ Telephone Attendee: +1 (669) 900-6833 ➢ Webinar ID: 922 3345 1306; Passcode: 156835 Note: The City utilizes Zoom Webinar for remote meetings. All attendees will enter the meeting muted. An Attendee tutorial is available on YouTube; please test your audio settings. 2. Public Comment - The Tree Committee will still be accepting public comment for items within their purview. Public comment can be submitted in the following ways: • Mail or Email Public Comment ➢ Received by 3:00 PM on the day of meeting - Can be submitted via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org or U.S. Mail to City Clerk at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ➢ Emails sent after 3:00 PM. Can be submitted via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org and will be archived/distributed to members of the Advisory Body the day after the meeting. Emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. • Verbal Public Comment ➢ Received by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting - Call (805) 781-7164; state and spell your name, the agenda item number you are calling about and leave your comment. The verbal comments must be limited to 3 minutes. All voicemails will be forwarded to the Advisory Body Members and saved as Agenda Correspondence. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting. ➢ During the meeting – Once public comment for the item you would like to speak on is called, please raise your virtual hand, your name will be called, and your microphone will be unmuted. If you have questions, contact the office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7100. All comments submitted will be placed into the administrative record of the meeting. Tree Committee Agenda for June 28, 2021 Page 2 5:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING TELECONFERENCE Broadcasted via Webinar CALL TO ORDER Chair Alan Bate ROLL CALL : Committee Members Daniel Canella, Elizabeth Lucas, Allen Root, Emily Rosten, Rodney Thurman, Vice Chair Jake Minnick, and Chair Alan Bate CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Tree Committee Meetings of April 26, 2021 and May 17, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three 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. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 2. 355 N. Chorro Street 3. 1822 Chorro Street 4. 115 Del Norte Way 5. 470 Pismo Street 6. 1333 Vega Way 7. 1251 Chaparral Circle COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 8. New Business: 950 & 990 Aero Dr. (ARCH-0165-2020 & USE-0294-2019); Review of the proposed removal of five onsite trees and replanting of 93 trees on site. Tree removals are proposed to facilitate a proposed 125,200-square foot Airport Hotel development consisting of a 204-room, dual-branded hotel, with guest amenities including an outdoor patio and dining area, meeting space, fitness room, breakfast area, bar, and onsite parking and landscaping. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project. (Shawna Scott) Recommendation: Recommend the Planning Commission find the proposed tree removal and compensatory plantings for the Airport Hotel project consistent with the City’s Tree Regulations. The Tree Committee may provide recommended considerations or condition(s) related to the tree removals and compensatory plantings. Tree Committee Agenda for June 28, 2021 Page 3 9. Arborists Report: A. On June 15, 2021, City Council authorized staff to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call tree maintenance services. Staff intends to publish the RFP as soon as possible. B. The Tree Committee will resume in-person meetings on July 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Corporation Yard. ADJOURNMENT The next Special Meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2021 at 5:3 0 p.m. at the Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 . The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Corp Yard Office at (805) 781-7220 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=61087&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk BLANK PAGE This page is intended to be blank so that you can print double-sided. Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021 Page 1 Minutes TREE COMMITTEE Monday, April 26, 2021 Special Meeting of the Tree Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference by Chair Alan Bate. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Daniel Canella, Elizabeth Lucas, Jake Minnick, Allen Root, Emily Rosten, Rodney Thurman, and Chair Alan Bate Absent: None Staff: Anthony Whipple, Urban Forester and Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of the Tree Committee Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2021. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, CARRIED 7-0-0 (with Member Rosten and Thurman abstaining), the Tree Committee approved the Minutes of March 22, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None --End of Public Comment-- TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 2.404 Lawrence Dr. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— Item 1 Packet Page 1 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021 Page 2 The applicant’s representative, Ron Rinell with Bunyon Bros, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 6-1-0 (with Chair Bate dissenting and Member Rosten abstaining), to approve the Tree Removal Application and require the applicant to replant at a 1:1 ratio with a 24-inch box, and the replacement tree must be a larger varietal than a Strawberry tree. 3. 1531 Froom Ranch Rd. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant’s representative, Robert Hill with Arbor First, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, CARRIED 6-1-0 (Chair Bate dissenting and Members Canella and Rosten abstaining), to approve the Tree Removal Application and require the applicant to replant at a 1:1 ratio with 24-inch box trees from the City’s Master Tree List. 4. 430 South St. Member Thurman recused from this item, as his business consulted with the applicants for this removal application. Member Thurman turned his camera and microphone off at 6:20 p.m. Chair Bate recused from the item because his employer performed the pre-inspection vegetation management near this tree for PG&E. Chair Bate turned his camera and microphone off at 6:20 p.m. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant, Betty Aten, and her representative, Robert Hill with Arbor First, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. Item 1 Packet Page 2 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021 Page 3 ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MINNICK, CARRIED 5-0-2 (Chair Bate and Member Thurman recused, Member Rosten abstaining), to deny the Tree Removal Application based on insufficient findings to support removal. Chair Bate and Member Thurman rejoined to the meeting at 6:28 p.m. 5. 4322 Wavertree St. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant’s representative, Ron Rinell with Bunyon Bros, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER CANELLA, CARRIED 6-1-0 (with Member Root dissenting and Member Rosten abstaining), to deny the Tree Removal Application based on insufficient findings to support removal. 6. 825-835 El Capitan Way The applicant requested to postpone Tree Committee’s review of 825 El Capitan Way to a date uncertain to allow more time to review and understand the conditions of approval required for the project, as outlined by the Planning Department. ACTION: By consensus, the Tree Committee continued review of this item to a date uncertain. 7. 355 N. Chorro St. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant’s representative, Robert Hill, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: By consensus, the Tree Committee continued review of this item to a date certain, the May 24, 2021 Tree Committee Meeting, and requests that the applicant provide minutes from the HOA approving the removal. Item 1 Packet Page 3 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021 Page 4 8. 1358 Peach St. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant, George Griffin, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER CANELLA, CARRIED 7-0-0 (with Member Rosten abstaining), to approve the Tree Removal Application and require the applicant to replant at a 1:1 ratio with 15-gallon trees from the City’s Master Tree List. 9. 1240 Joyce Ct. Urban Forester Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— The applicant, Luke Llamas, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF CHAIR BATE, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 7-0-0 (with Member Rosten abstaining), to approve the Tree Removal Application and require the applicant to replant at a 1:1 ratio with 15-gallon trees from the City’s Master Tree List, not fruit trees, somewhere on the site. The Committee recommended planting Chinese Pistach or Elm trees. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 10. New Business: Elect members of the Tree Committee to serve as Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, CARRIED 7-0-0 (with Chair Bate abstaining), to elect Alan Bate to the office of Chair for a one-year term. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY CHAIR BATE, CARRIED 7-0-0 (with Member Minnick abstaining), to elect Jake Minnick to the office of Vice Chair for a one-year term. Item 1 Packet Page 4 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021 Page 5 11. Arborists Report: A. Update on staffing levels: A new Administrative Assistant for Public Works will start on April 15, 2021. B. Update on code violations: Two code violations reported, one Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) and one California Sycamore (Platanus racemosa). ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. The next Special Meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2021 Item 1 Packet Page 5 BLANK PAGE This page is intended to be blank so that you can print double-sided. Packet Page 6 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of May 17, 2021 Page 1 Minutes TREE COMMITTEE Monday, May 17, 2021 Special Meeting of the Tree Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference by Chair Alan Bate. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Daniel Canella, Elizabeth Lucas, Allen Root, Emily Rosten, Vice Chair Jake Minnick and Chair Alan Bate Absent: Committee Member Rodney Thurman Staff: Anthony Whipple, Urban Forester and Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY None --End of Public Comment-- TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 1.468 & 500 Westmont Ave. Review of the proposed removal of 51 onsite trees and replanting of at least 20 street trees on site, with the remainder of compensatory tree plantings required as a condition of approval. Compensatory planting will be required at a rate of 1:1 onsite or 2:1 offsite, consistent with Tree Regulations standards. Tree removals are proposed to facilitate a proposed tract map development (TR 3157), a 23-lot subdivision in the Low-Density Residential (R-1) zone (SBDV-0169-2020). Associate Planner, Kyle Van Leeuwen, provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: Becky Genevieve Czech --End of Public Comment— Item 1 Packet Page 7 Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of May 17, 2021 Page 2 The applicant’s representative, Katie Rollins with Cannon, responded to comments and questions from Tree Committee Members. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF VICE CHAIR MINNICK, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROSTEN, CARRIED 5-1-1 (Member Root dissenting and Member Thurman absent), to recommend that the Planning Commission approve the project with the following recommendations: • All regulated trees shall be replaced at a 1:1 ratio, on the site, with 15-gallon or 24-inch box trees • Require 50% of the replacement trees to be native species • Require the developer or the property owner to irrigate and maintain replanted trees until they are established • Retain tree #33, #34, #91, and #114 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The next Special Meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2021 Item 1 Packet Page 8 Item 2Packet Page 9 Item 2Packet Page 10 Item 2Packet Page 11 Item 2Packet Page 12 Item 2Packet Page 13 Item 2Packet Page 14 Item 2Packet Page 15 Item 2Packet Page 16 Item 2Packet Page 17 Item 2Packet Page 18 Item 2Packet Page 19 Item 2Packet Page 20 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Jonathan King FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#11403 On April 21st, 2021, I inspected a tree at1822 Chorro Street in response to tree removal application SR#11403. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 c. The tree’s roots are causing severe damage to public or private property, and removing the tree is the only feasible way to eliminate the damage. g.The requested tree removal is necessary to alleviate a demonstrated and ongoing maintenance burden for the property owner exceeding routine tree maintenance. Upon inspection of the tree, I could not find for significant structural damage and I denied the removal application. I spoke with Jonathan about the process and informed him about the next tree committee meeting. Tree Committee is scheduled to review this application on June 28th at 5:30 pm via teleconference. The teleconference link will be updated when the final agenda is published. The new agendas are published two weeks before the scheduled tree committee date. d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Tree committee agenda hyperlink: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory‐bodies/agendas‐and‐minutes/tree‐committee Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781‐7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 3 Packet Page 21 Item 3Packet Page 22 Item 3Packet Page 23 Item 3Packet Page 24 Item 3Packet Page 25 Item 3Packet Page 26 Item 3Packet Page 27 Item 3Packet Page 28 Item 3Packet Page 29 Item 3Packet Page 30 Item 3Packet Page 31 Item 3Packet Page 32 Item 3Packet Page 33 Item 3Packet Page 34 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Shannon Dante FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#11419 On April 21st, 2021, I inspected a tree at 115 Del Norte Way. in response to tree removal application SR#11419. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 c. The tree’s roots are causing severe damage to public or private property, and removing the tree is the only feasible way to eliminate the damage. g.The requested tree removal is necessary to alleviate a demonstrated and ongoing maintenance burden for the property owner exceeding routine tree maintenance. Upon inspection of the tree, I could not find for significant structural damage and I denied the removal application. I spoke with Shannon about the process and informed him about the next tree committee meeting. Tree Committee is scheduled to review this application on June 28th at 5:30 pm via teleconference. The teleconference link will be updated when the final agenda is published. The new agendas are published two weeks before the scheduled tree committee date. d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Tree committee agenda hyperlink: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory‐bodies/agendas‐and‐minutes/tree‐committee Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781‐7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 4 Packet Page 35 Item 4Packet Page 36 Item 4Packet Page 37 Item 4 Packet Page 38 Amended on 5/19/2021. Tree Removal Inspection / Permit TO: Rongshan Jin FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#11405 On May 19th, 2021, I reinspected one tree at 470 Pismo ST. in response to tree removal application SR#11405. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Upon inspection of the tree, I concur the American Sweet Gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) is structural defective, and I APPROVE the tree removal. The 3‐stem tree near the fence line is under our city diameter limit for tree removal. The other tree 4 stem next to the driveway I cannot find for removal due to the criteria set forth in 12.24.090. E 1. This tree has been posted for removal and if no appeal is submitted with our City Clerk’s Office by 5‐29‐21 applicant can procced with removal. Replanting one 15‐gallon tree off our cities master tree list at a 1:1 ratio with a photo taken after tree is planted and mailed 25 Prado RD. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 or emailed back to City Arborist @ awhipple@slocity.org is a condition of this approval. Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781‐7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 5 Packet Page 39 Item 5Packet Page 40 Item 5Packet Page 41 Item 5Packet Page 42 Item 5Packet Page 43 Item 5Packet Page 44 Item 5Packet Page 45 Item 5Packet Page 46 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Robert Swanson FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#11423 On April 21st, 2021, I inspected a tree at 1333 Vega way. in response to tree removal application SR#11423. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 c. The tree’s roots are causing severe damage to public or private property, and removing the tree is the only feasible way to eliminate the damage. g.The requested tree removal is necessary to alleviate a demonstrated and ongoing maintenance burden for the property owner exceeding routine tree maintenance. Upon inspection of the tree, I could not find for significant structural damage and I denied the removal application. I spoke with Robert Swanson about the process and informed him about the next tree committee meeting. Tree Committee is scheduled to review this application on June 28th at 5:30 pm via teleconference. The teleconference link will be updated when the final agenda is published. The new agendas are published two weeks before the scheduled tree committee date. d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Tree committee agenda hyperlink: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory‐bodies/agendas‐and‐minutes/tree‐committee Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781‐7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 6 Packet Page 47 Item 6Packet Page 48 Item 6Packet Page 49 Item 6Packet Page 50 Item 6Packet Page 51 Item 6Packet Page 52 Item 6Packet Page 53 BLANK PAGE This page is intended to be blank so that you can print double-sided. Packet Page 54 Tree Removal Inspection TO: Joseph Rutherford FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR #11482 On May 17th, 2021, I posted 10 trees at 1251 Chaparral Circle. in response to tree removal application SR#11482. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1 d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan. Upon inspection of the 10‐ Mexican fan Palm trees, (Washingtonia robusta), I could not find for significant structural damage, and I denied the removal application. I spoke with Joey about the process and informed him about the next tree committee meeting. Tree Committee is scheduled to review this application on June 28th at 5:30 pm via teleconference. The teleconference link will be updated when the final agenda is published. The new agendas are published one week before the scheduled tree committee date. Tree committee agenda hyperlink: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory‐bodies/agendas‐and‐minutes/tree‐committee Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781‐7023 awhipple@slocity.org Public Works - Urban Forestry 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 805.781.7220 slocity.org Item 7 Packet Page 55 Item 7• Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 BOS.761.7220 f.ix 805.541.9868 sloci!y.org For Office Use Only: Entered:~l 2....1 2 J Letter:__/__/_ TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development. see Section Eon back. Private tree removals may require replacement tree(s) to be planted on site as a condition of approval. City Street Tree removals must be replaced with species from the Street Tree Master List -see website. Is this a City Street Tree? Yes D No ~Unknown D Dog in the yard? Yes D No ~ Reason for tree removal? o~ .J lls">c<"ia'hf,/\.1 tuc,.s,,/... ·to ('"<".',1,{,.... l.Ui~i More <'!MJ*'M'< h~« .25Please draw a sketch map in box below. Show building outlines, streets and only tree(s) to be removed represented with an X or you may submit a detailed landscape I site plan along with this application forrT\.-"""\ ft,.,;i tk-5' 0.'iv<... \2-1 Tree Species& (41,,, 'fr~s Proposed Replacement Tree(s) fl.6'\;1< / .. ,We,cij (7) (CJ....bhe,,1,~) AddressofTree(s) \?5/ C£....;aaa{ C<("de. Cross-Streett/ ... 1zu,,~.J,~ #Trees_}Q_ X tree(s) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to identify prior to inspection. By signing this application I agree to replant tree(s) on my property within 45 days of tree removal, if required by City Arborist or as a conditio",:f th~ $8~~~ted by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 months. Property Owner's Signature ~~_:____ Date s-7M ac,g l 1 dd Applicant's Slgnatuce •/ ;fy;;;,.·~ Date 5/;?f =;i I Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs@sloclty.org Packet Page 56 Item 7Thank you, Joseph Rutherford I Senior Community Association Manager The Management Trust 1400 Madonna Road • San Luis Obispo, California 93405 P: (805) 602-9095 x3107 IF: 805-544-6215 HOW DID WE DO? My goal as an employee-owner is to create a wonderful customer experience. Please let me know how I am doing by taking this brief survey. If I exceeded your expectations, or you have other feedback about your experience, please let my supervisor Michael Montero know at (805) 602-9120 x3154 or by email atmichael.montero@manaqementtrust.com 2 Packet Page 57 Item 7Whipple, Anthony From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Joseph Rutherford <joseph.rutherford@managementtrust.com> Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11:33 AM Whipple, Anthony; rcombs@slocity.org Michael Montero Islay Pointe Villas HOA Palm Trees Removal 20210427_154449Jpg;20210427_154545Jpg;20210427_154514Jpg;20210427_154408Jpg;20210427_154426Jpg;20210427_ 154413Jpg This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Morning, I manage the Islay Pointe Villas HOA in San Luis Obispo and they are looking at removing 10 fan palm trees from the Association and replacing them with (2) Fruitless Olive trees and (7) Phoenix Roebelenii trees. I have attached pictures of the fan palm trees at the Association that would be removed. The palm trees surround the pool and clubhouse. The smaller palm trees would not be removed it would only be the large fan palm trees. I have also attached the tree removal application form. Please let me know if the removal of the trees is approved or what next steps the Association needs to take to get the approval for the removal. Please see the map below for the location of the fan palm trees highlighted in yellow: 1 Packet Page 58 TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: Review of the proposed removal of five onsite trees and replanting of at 93 trees on site. Tree removals are proposed to facilitate a proposed 125,200-square foot development consisting of a 204-room, dual-branded hotel, with guest amenities including an outdoor patio and dining area, meeting space, fitness room, breakfast area, bar, and onsite parking and landscaping. PROJECT ADDRESS: 950 & 990 Aero Drive BY: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner Phone: (805) 781-7176 e-mail: sscott@slocity.org FILE NUMBER: ARCH 0165-2020, USE 0294-2019 FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Planning Commission find the proposed tree removal and compensatory plantings for the Airport Hotel project consistent with the City’s Tree Regulations. The Tree Committee may provide recommended considerations or condition(s) related to the tree removals and compensatory plantings. SITE DATA Applicant Sunsmit, LLC Representatives Pamela Jardini, Thom Jess Zoning BP-SP (Business Park, Airport Area Specific Plan) General Plan Business Park Site Area 5.04 acres Environmental Status Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and is under review1 1.0 COMMITTEE PURVIEW The Tree Committee’s role is to review the project and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding consistency with the policies and standards set forth in San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC) §12.24 (Tree Regulations). 1 The Initial Study/Negative Declaration and is available online: https://www.slocity.org/government/department- directory/community-development/documents-online/environmental-review-documents/-folder-2162 Meeting Date: June 28, 2021 Item 8 Packet Page 59 ARCH 0165-2020, USE 0294-2019 (950 & 990 Aero Drive) Page 2 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant, Sunsmit, LLC, proposes a three-story, 204-room, dual-branded hotel, with guest amenities including an outdoor patio and dining area, meeting space, fitness room, breakfast area, bar, and onsite parking. The proposed hotel would be approximately 125,200 square feet with a maximum height of 45 feet for occupied buildings and 52 feet for non-occupied space. The project includes a request for an exception to standard loading space requirements (one space requested where three spaces is the standard), an exception to an Airport Area Specific Plan standard to exceed 40% lot frontage side parking, and exceptions to sign standards to allow for seven wall signs (where four is the standard) and placement of wall signs at the third story, where the uppermost point of the second story is the standard height. The project site is in the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) area and is generally surrounded by one- and two-story commercial office uses and a few remaining unimproved parcels. The San Luis Obispo Regional Airport is located less than 500 feet southwest of the project site, and residential subdivisions are prominent northeast of the project site across Broad Street (e.g., along Goldenrod Lane approximately 700 feet northeast). The project site currently consists of one unimproved, unoccupied parcel and a second parcel previously used as an overflow parking area. The two parcels would be merged to accommodate the project. The proposed project site consists of ruderal herbaceous vegetation, which has been previously disturbed and consistently mowed since the early 2000s, and five non-native trees. The project site is located within the San Luis Obispo Creek watershed, approximately 2 miles east of the East Fork of the San Luis Obispo Creek. The project area is characterized by flat to gently sloping land with a steep slope located at the southwest edge of the parcel. There is an unnamed drainage bordering the site that flows generally northwest across the southwestern portion of the project area. The drainage enters the area through a culvert under Aero Drive and flows west along the edge of the project area before making a 90-degree bend and continuing north–northwest for approximately 400 feet, where it flows into a 36-inch culvert in the northwest corner of the project area. The drainage is ephemeral, conveying surface flows from the project parcel and adjacent developments during periods of significant rainfall. The proposed project includes a 35-foot-wide setback from jurisdictional aquatic features located in the southern and western portions of the site. The applicant is proposing to remove five trees onsite that are subject to tree removal permitting, including: four Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthefolius) trees, (1) six inches, (1) eight inches, and (2) ten inches in diameter; and one golden wattle/acacia (Acacia longifolia), six inches in diameter (Attachment 1, Sheet L1.0, Conceptual Landscape Plan). The Conceptual Landscape Plan includes 93 trees to be planted on site, including the following identified in the table on the following page. Item 8 Packet Page 60 ARCH 0165-2020, USE 0294-2019 (950 & 990 Aero Drive) Page 3 Tree Type and Quantity Tree Species Street trees along Broad Street (11) London plane tree (Platanus acerifolia) Pin oak (Quercus palustris) Accent trees (11) Golden medallion (Cassia leptophylla) Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) Chitalpa (multi-trunk) (Chitalpa tashkentensis) Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tuscarora’) Canopy shade trees (16) Bronze loquat (Eriobotrya deflexa) Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Majestic Beauty’) Drake evergreen elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’) Parking lot trees (31) Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) Western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Nachez’) Narrow trees near building (18) Chinese fringe flower (Chionanthus retusus) Little gem magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’) Perimeter trees (17) ‘Marina’ arbutus (Arbutus ‘Marina’) Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) Pin oak (Quercus palustris) 3.0 TREE REGULATIONS SLOMC Chapter 12.24: Tree Regulations, establishes policies, regulations, and specifications necessary to govern installation, maintenance, removal, and preservation of trees to beautify the city; to purify the air; to provide shade and wind protection; to add environmental and economic value; and to preserve trees with historic or unusual value. 3.1 Tree Removal (§12.24.090) Criteria for Construction Related Tree Removal Recommendations. SLOMC Section 12.24.090 subsection G provides criteria for construction-related tree removal recommendations. The criteria are provided below with a description of how the proposed project meets the criteria. Size of Tree. The size of the trees proposed for removal range from six to ten inches in diameter at breast height (DBH). Location of Trees on Private Property. All trees proposed for removal are located on private property, within the northwest corner of the project site. Species of Tree. The species of trees proposed for removal include four Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthefolius) trees and one golden wattle/acacia (Acacia longifolia). Item 8 Packet Page 61 ARCH 0165-2020, USE 0294-2019 (950 & 990 Aero Drive) Page 4 Forestry Best Practice. The applicant proposes removal of the five trees onsite, which range in size from six to 10 inches DBH. The trees are clustered together, and the site does not support any additional trees. The Conceptual Landscape Plan (Attachment 1, Sheet L1.0) shows the planting of a variety of 93 trees along Broad Street, the project perimeter, proximate to the proposed building, and throughout the proposed parking areas. Public Right-of-Way Obstruction or Displacement. No street trees are proposed for removal. The project includes the planting of 11 new street trees, which are not located where there would be a potential for public-right-of-way obstruction or displacement. Compliance Regarding Compensatory Plantings. The proposed landscape plan identifies 93 new trees on site, which exceeds the 1:1 replacement ratio requirement identified in the Tree Regulations. Heritage Trees. None of the trees proposed for removal have been designated Heritage trees. 4.0 ATTACHMENTS 1. Project Plans 2. 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Box 199 | Cambria | CA 93428805.706.0401 www.civil-studio.comPLAN PREPARED BY:EENINo. 74736TSCTAEFOIGERAIOFILACLIVNRRERPSDERETFONOILAGNEISSMONTERSOTO30 15 0SCALE: 1" = 30'30 601" = 30'PRELIMINARYGRADING PLAN----C-1LEGENDAC PAVINGVEHICULAR CONCRETEPEDESTRIAN CONCRETE151413PROJECT INFORMATIONZONING: BP-SPAPN: 053-412-010 & 011FLOOD ZONE: ZONE XSITE AREA: 5.04 ACAREA DISTURBED: 4.33 ACWDID NUMBER: TBDPRELIMINARY GRADING INFORMATION*CUT QUANTITY: 10,000 CUBIC YARDSFILL QUANTITY: 8,900 CUBIC YARDSNET CUT/FILL: 1,100 CUBIC YARDS EXPORT* EARTHWORK QUANTITIES ARE PROVIDED FORPRELIMINARY PERMITTING INFORMATION ONLY.BENCHMARK:THE BENCHMARK FOR THIS PROJECT IS A FOUND CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BENCHMARK NUMBER 369 BEING A LEAD AND TACK AT HEBCR ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY CURB OF BROAD STREET AND EL CAPITAN WAY.ELEVATION = 165.42 (NAVD 88)BASIS OF BEARING:THE COORDINATES AND BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED UPON THE CALIFORNIA COORDINATE SYSTEM OF 1983, CCS83, ZONE 50405, (1992) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLI8C RESOURCES CODE SECTIONS 8801-8819; SAID COORDINATES ANDBEARINGS ARE BASED LOCALLY UPON FILED-OBSERVED TIE TO THE FOLLOWING SAN LUIS OBISPO AIRPORT CONTROL STATION "SLOCOUNTY HPO" P.I.D. AA4511 POINT NUMBER 111 MONUMENT TYPE - 2" BRASS CAP IN CONCRETE STAMPED "SLO COUNTY HPO".ORIGIN OF SURVEY INFORMATION:THE TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SHOWN IN THESE DRAWINGS AND USED TO DESIGN THE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THESEDRAWINGS WAS PERFORMED AND PREPARED BY MBS LAND SURVEYS AND PROVIDED TO CDS ON 4/5/2019 AND 4/15/2019. IFDISCREPANCIES ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION THE SURVEYOR AND CONTRACTOR WILL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OFRECORD IMMEDIATELY AND PRIOR TO CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION.PROPERTY OWNER/DEVELOPER: SUNSMIT, LLCSANJAY GANPULE280 FOXTAIL LANETEMPLETON, CA 93465805.550.3764OMKAR1570@YAHOO.COMAGENCY: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO919 PALM STREETSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401805.781.7170ARCHITECT: ARRIS STUDIO ARCHITECTSTHOM JESS1327 ARCHER STREET, SUITE 220SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401805.547.2240TJESS@ARRIS-STUDIO.COMCIVIL ENGINEER: CIVIL DESIGN STUDIO, INC.MONTE SOTO, P.E., QSDP.O. BOX 199CAMBRIA, CA 93428805.706.0401MONTE@CIVIL-STUDIO.COMGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER: GEOSOLUTIONS, INCKRAIG CROZIER, PE220 HIGH STREETSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401805.543.8539SURVEY NOTESPROJECT PARTICIPANTSPERVIOUS CONCRETE16PRELIMINARY SITE NOTES 1 EXISTING CURB GUTTER AND SIDEWALK - PROTECT IN PLACE 2 EXISTING SIGN - PROTECT IN PLACE 3 EXISTING RETAINING WALL - PROTECT IN PLACE 4 EXISTING WELL - REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF PER CITY ANDCOUNTY STANDARDS 5 35' WETLAND SETBACK 6 APPROXIMATE FEDERAL WETLAND BOUNDARY 7 APPROXIMATE STATE WETLAND BOUNDARYNOTES 8 TO 10 NOT USED11 PROPOSED DRIVEWAY AND VALLEY GUTTER PER CITY OF SLOSTANDARDS12 PROPOSED SIDEWALK PER CITY OF SLO STANDARDS13 PROPOSED AC PAVING14 PROPOSED VEHICULAR CONCRETE15 PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN CONCRETE16 PROPOSED PERVIOUS CONCRETE17 PROPOSED BUILDING PER ARCHITECTURAL PLANS18 PROPOSED BUILDING OVERHANG PER ARCHITECTURAL PLANS19 PROPOSED CONCRETE CURB20 PROPOSED CONCRETE CURB RAMP21 PROPOSED ADA PARKING STALLS22 PROPOSED TRASH ENCLOSURE23 PROPOSED RETAINING WALL (3' MAXIMUM RETAINED HEIGHT)SHEET LIST TABLESHEET # SHEET TITLEC-1 PRELIMINARY GRADING PLANC-2 PRELIMINARY UTILITY PLANATTACHMENT 1Item 8Packet Page 82 WLWLWM WMWMTTTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEE E E E E E E E E E SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSWLSSSSWMWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWLWT T T T T T T T T T T T T T T S D G G G G G G G G G G G G GSD EEEESDSDSSWM > > >SDSDSDSDSDSDSDSDFFWM WLWLWLSDSDSDSDSDSDSDSDFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFB R O A D S T R E E T ( H I G H W A Y 2 2 7 )RIGHTOF WAYN35° 15' 10"W399.20'A E R O D R I V E PROPERTYLINEPROPERTYLINERIGHTOF WAYN38° 19' 24"W412.62'N52° 00' 20"E236.75'N52° 00' 20"E315.41'N47° 10' 11"W410.03'N50° 30' 32"E231.01'N50° 30' 32"E299.87'HOTEL176.50 FF10.0'SLOPE ESMT48 PM 35DRAINAGE &ACCESS ESMT48 PM 35DRIVEWAY ESMTDOC. NO. 200-03642515.0'WATER ES MT 48 PM 3520.0'20.0'22.0'WATER ESMT48 PM 3525.0'DEDICATION1593 OR 564SIGN ESMT3924 OR 63100.0'ROW(E) PROPERTYLINE41WATERPOC170.50 IESS POCFIREPOC(171.7)TG(172.1)RIM(176.0)TG(168.0)IE168.0IE414142424361616162647171717171727272727273737373737374747475797676767691739191919191929292929393949444444444444445454647474747474747474748496364168.80IE7777787879798081828380807878787878SLO AIRPORT HOTELSPROJECT NAME:PLANS PREPARED FOR:PROJECT LOCATION:PLANNING SOLUTIONS1360 NEW WINE PLACETEMPLETON, CA 93465950 & 990 AERO DRIVESAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401APN: 053-412-010053-412-011ENGINEER OF RECORD:REVISIONS:CDS JOB #:SCALE:19-029AS SHOWNDATE:May 11, 2020PREPARED BY:MMMREVIEWED BY:MRST:\Active Jobs\19-029 SLO Airport Hotels\_Project\2_Prelim_Entitlements\19-029 Utility Plan-Prelim.dwg, May 11, 2020ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOABCDEFGHI JKLMNO213456789101112SHEET XX OF 2 SHEETSCIVIL ENGINEERING PLANNING PERMITTINGCIVIL DESIGN STUDIOP.O. Box 199 | Cambria | CA 93428805.706.0401 www.civil-studio.comPLAN PREPARED BY:EENINo. 74736TSCTAEFOIGERAIOFILACLIVNRRERPSDERETFONOILAGNEISSMONTERSOTO30 15 0SCALE: 1" = 30'30 601" = 30'PRELIMINARYUTILITY PLAN----C-2CONSTRUCTION NOTES41 EXISTING STORM DRAIN LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE42 EXISTING STORM DRAIN MANHOLE - PROTECT IN PLACE43 EXISTING STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN - PROTECT IN PLACE44 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN LINE45 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN MANHOLE46 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN JUNCTION BOX WITH ORIFICE PLATE47 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN48 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN DETENTION SYSTEM49 PROPOSED STORM DRAIN FLARED END SECTIONNOTES 50 TO 60 NOT USED61 EXISTING SEWER LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE62 EXISTING SEWER CLEANOUT - PROTECT IN PLACE63 PROPOSED SEWER LINE (S = 0.005 MINIMUM)64 PROPOSED SEWER CLEANOUTNOTES 65 TO 70 NOT USED71 EXISTING WATER LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE72 EXISTING RECYCLED WATER LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE73 EXISTING WATER VALVE - PROTECT IN PLACE74 EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT - PROTECT IN PLACE75 EXISTING WELL - REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF PER CITY ANDCOUNTY STANDARDS76 EXISTING WATER METER - RELOCATE77 PROPOSED WATER LINE78 PROPOSED FIRE LINE79 PROPOSED WATER METER80 PROPOSED FIRE HYDRANT81 PROPOSED POST INDICATOR VALVE82 PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION83 PROPOSED DOUBLE DETECTOR CHECK ASSEMBLYNOTES 84 TO 90 NOT USED91 EXISTING ELECTRICAL LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE92 EXISTING TELECOM LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE93 EXISTING GAS LINE - PROTECT IN PLACE94 EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL - PROTECT IN PLACENOTE:UTILITY INFORMATION SHOWNHEREON WAS PROVIDED BY FIELDWORK PERFORMED BY MBS LANDSURVEYS AND CITY OF SAN LUISOBISPO ASBUILT DRAWINGS.ORIFICE PLATESCALE: 1" = 1'4.2" Ø163.75 INV6.0" Ø164.25 INV5.5" Ø165.00 INVATTACHMENT 1Item 8Packet Page 83 ATTACHMENT 1Item 8Packet Page 84 ATTACHMENT 1Item 8Packet Page 85 3765 South Higuera Street, Suite 102 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 www.terraverdeweb.com February 06, 2020 Dr. Sanjay Ganpule 325 Posada Lane Templeton, CA 93465 Sent via email to Pam Jardini: planningsolutions@charter.net RE: Biological Constraints Memorandum for a Proposed Project at 950 and 990 Aero Drive, San Luis Obispo, California Dear Dr. Ganpule, Terra Verde Environmental Consulting, LLC (Terra Verde) has prepared this memo randum to document the results of a reconnaissance-level biological resources assessment completed in support of a proposed development at 950 and 990 Aero Drive, San Luis Obispo, California (APN 053-412-010 and 053-412-011) (see Attachment A – Figure 1: Project Location and Survey Area Map). The proposed development includes two hotels and associated infrastructure and surface parking on an approximately five-acre lot. Terra Verde completed a desktop literature review and field survey for the site, which focused on the identification of sensitive biological resources that are present or have the potential to occur on or in the vicinity of the proposed project site. In addition, all plant and wildlife species and any other sensitive biological resources observed w hile on site were recorded. This report is intended to provide information about current site conditions in order to inform project planning and may be used to support the environmental review process. Existing Site Conditions The proposed project site is located immediately northwest of the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (Airport) at the corner of Broad Street (Highway 227) and Aero Drive in the City of San Luis Obispo, California. A majority of the survey area supports ruderal herbaceous vegetation with a cluster of non-native trees on the western edge of the survey area. The topography, soils and vegetation of the proposed project site and surrounding areas have been altered considerably through past land conversion, construction of the adjacent commercial developments, expansion of the Airport, and realignment of Aero Drive. A review of aerial imagery indicates that the property has been regularly mowed since the early 2000s (Google Earth 1994-2019). Topography on site is gently sloped toward a drainage that borders the southwestern edge of the survey area. Elevations on site range from approximately 157 to 173 ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 86 2 feet (48 to 52 meters). Surrounding land uses include the Airport and associated infrastructure, commercial building parks, industrial businesses, rural and suburban residential areas and agriculture (e.g., vineyards). The unnamed drainage bordering the site flows generally northwest across the southwestern edge of the survey area (see Attachment A – Figure 2: Survey Results Map). The drainage enters the survey area through a culvert under Aero Drive and flows west along the edge of the survey area before making a 90-degree bend and continuing north-northwest for approximately 400 feet, where it flows into a 36-inch culvert in the northwest corner of the survey area. This drainage is ephemeral, conveying surface flows from the subject parcel and adjacent developments during periods of significant rainfall. Survey Methodology Prior to conducting field surveys, Terra Verde staff completed a background review of relevant literature pertaining to sensitive resources known to occur in the project vicinity, which included the following: • Aerial photographs of the project site (Google Earth 1998 – 2019) • USGS topographic map for the San Luis Obispo 7.5-minute quadrangle (National Geologic Map Database 2019) • Online Soil Survey for San Luis Obispo County, California (Natural Resources Conservation Service 2019) • Consortium of California Herbaria (CCH) online database of plant collections (CCH 2019) • California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) list of state and federally listed special - status species documented in the project vicinity (California Department of Fish and Wildlife [CDFW] 2019) • CNDDB map of special-status species that have been documented within a 5-mile radius of the project site (CDFW 2019) • California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants documented in the project vicinity (CNPS 2019) • United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Critical Habitat Portal (USFWS 2019a) • USFWS National Wetland Inventory map (NWI) (USFWS 2019b) • David Wolff Environmental (DWE) San Luis Obispo County Airport Rental Car Facility Wetland Delineation & Jurisdictional Determination Report (DWE 2008a) • DWE San Luis Obispo County Airport Rental Car Facility 90 -day Comprehensive Wet and Dry Season Vernal Pool Branchiopod Survey Report (DWE 2008b) A list of regionally occurring special-status species was compiled based on records reported in the scientific database queries. This species list was used to inform the field survey effort. Terra Verde botanist Kristen Nelson and biologist Sara Snyder conducted a wetlands and waters delineation on October 03 (Terra Verde 2019) and a reconnaissance-level field survey of the entire project site on November 11, 2019. The survey area included the entire parcel and a visual scan of adjacent parcels (see Attachment A – Figure 1). During the survey, all botanical and ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 87 3 wildlife species encountered via direct and indirect (e.g., scat, track, call) observation were recorded (see Attachment B – List of Botanical and Wildlife Species Observed). It is important to note that the survey was conducted outside the appropriate blooming period for the identification of most special-status botanical species with the potential to occur on site. Botanical species identifications and taxonomic nomenclature followed The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, 2nd edition (Baldwin et al. 2012), as well as taxonomic updates provided in the Jepson eFlora (Jepson Flora Project 2019). In addition, the field survey included a focused habitat assessment for vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi). Survey Results No special-status species were observed during the survey; however, the survey was not conducted during the appropriate blooming period of all regionally occurring special-status botanical species, when plants are most readily identifiable. Based on the results of the background literature review and observations made in the field, it was determined that up to three special-status botanical species, two special-status wildlife species, and migratory nesting birds and raptors have the potential to occur within the survey area. In addition to these resources, jurisdictional aquatic habitat was observed within the survey , including patches of in- channel wetland habitat that temporarily flood following rain events (see Attachment A – Figure 2). A detailed discussion of these resources is included below. Special-status Botanical Species Due to the high degree of land manipulation (e.g., placed fill, regular mowing etc.) within the project site, most of the site does not provide suitable habitat for special-status species. However, habitat within the jurisdictional drainage provides marginally suitable for special-status botanical species. As such, it was determined that low suitability habitat is present within the drainage and associated wetland habitat for the following species: • Congdon’s tarplant (Centromadia parryi subsp. congdonii), California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) 1B.1 • Hoover’s button-celery (Eryngium aristulatum var. hooveri), CRPR 1B.1 • Adobe sanicle (Sanicula maritima), CRPR 1B.1 No special-status botanical species were documented during the survey. Low suitability habitat is present within the drainage and associated wetland habitat on site for Congdon’s tarplant, Hoover’s button-celery, and adobe sanicle. If present, Congdon’s tarplant would have been detectable at the time of the surveys completed by Terra Verde. As such, this species is not expected to occur on site. Though considered unlikely to occur due to degraded site conditions, Hoover’s button-celery and adobe sanicle may be present within the ephemeral drainage and associated wetland habitat, and would not have been detectable at the time of the surveys. If impacts are proposed to the drainage, appropriately timed surveys (i.e., April – May, and July) would be necessary prior to the start of work to confirm presence or absence of these species. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 88 4 Special-status Wildlife Species The potential for any special-status wildlife species to occur is considered low due to the disturbed nature of existing habitat with in the project area, annual disturbance associated with ongoing site maintenance activities, and the lack of continuity with areas of adjacent suitable habitat. Special-status wildlife species determined to have low potential to occur on site include: • Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi), Federal Threatened • California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), Federal Threatened, State Species of Special Concern (CSC) No special-status species were documented during the survey. Low suitability habitat is pr esent within the drainage and associated wetland habitat for California red -legged frog (CRLF). However, the nearest documented occurrence of CRLF is from 2006 approximately two miles from the project site. Further, the drainage does not provide suitable breeding habitat due to its flashy and ephemeral nature and lack of protective cover (e.g., willows, cattails, etc.), nor does it maintain contiguous natural connection to downstream aquatic habitat features, including the East Fork of San Luis Obispo Creek (i.e., isolated by surrounding development). Therefore, the likelihood of CRLF occurrence on site is considered low. In addition to the surveys completed by Terra Verde in 2019, wet and dry season protocol surveys were conducted for VPFS by David Wolff Environmental in 2007 (DWE 2008b). No VPFS were observed during the protocol wet season surveys. Two intact cysts and one broken cyst identified to the genus Branchinecta were documented by Dr. Marie A. Simovich in the soil samples collect for the protocol dry season surveys. It was Dr. Simovich’s opinion that habitat with viable populations of fairy shrimp contain cysts in much higher densities than that found in the samples from this drainage (DWE 2008b). In addition, the hydroperiod for ponded water within the drainage, based on current site conditions, is not expected to support a breeding population of VPFS. Based on the results of the 2007 protocol-level survey coupled with the 2019 assessment of current site conditions, the likelihood of VPFS occurrence on site is considered low. In addition, suitable habitat for nesting birds and raptors is present within the project area , particularly within the ornamental trees located in the northwest corner of the survey area. Migratory and special-status bird species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code. Hydrological Resources As described above, one ephemeral drainage crosses the southwest corner of the project site and continues onto the adjacent parcel, flowing northwest along the southwestern property boundary. At the time of the November 11 survey, ponded water was observed in a scoured pool immediately downstream of the Aero Drive culvert, which appeared to be runoff from landscape irrigation in the parking lot south of Aero Drive. The limits of federal and state jurisdiction associated with the drainage were assessed and mapped by Terra Verde during a waters and wetlands delineation on October 03, 2019 (Terra Verde 2019). Based on the presence of a defined bed and bank, including evidence of an ordinary high water mark (OHWM), i t was determined ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 89 5 that the drainage likely falls under the jurisdiction of CDFW and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) as waters of the state, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) as waters of the U.S. In addition, three in-stream, federal-defined wetlands were delineated in association with the subject drainage feature. Refer to the Waters and Wetlands Delineation Report for further details on the methods and findings of this effort (Terra Verde 2019). Recommendations The proposed project has been designed to avoid impacts to sensitive biological resources to the extent possible. Specifically, the development has been designed to avoid any direct impacts to areas of jurisdictional aquatic habitat and maintain a 35-foot setback from the outer limits of mapped jurisdiction associated with the drainage. The following measures are recommended to protect aquatic resources on site and minimize impacts to sensitive biological resources during and following construction: Measure 1: Protection of Hydrological Resources • The limits of all work areas shall be clearly delineated in the field during construction, and personnel informed of the need to avoid impacts to jurisdictional aquatic features (i.e., waters and wetlands). • For short-term, temporary stabilization, an erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be developed outlining Best Management Practices (BMPs), which shall be implemented to prevent erosion and sedimentation into the channel during construction. Acceptable stabilization methods include the use of weed -free, natural fiber (i.e., non-monofilament) fiber rolls, jute or coir netting, and/or other industry standards. BMPs shall be installed and maintained for the duration of the construction period. • The mapped limits jurisdictional areas shall be clearly shown on all sites plans and flagged prior to the start of any construction activity within 50 feet of the limits of the drainage. • All equipment and materials shall be stored a minimum of 35 feet from the edge of the drainage at the end of each working day, and secondary containment shall be used to prevent leaks and spills of potential contaminants from entering the drainage. • During construction, washing of concrete, paint, or equipment and refueling and maintenance of equipment shall occur only in designated areas a minimum of 35 feet from all drainages and aquatic features. Sandbags and/or sorbent pads shall be available to prevent any fluid releases from entering the drainage. • Construction equipment shall be inspected by the operator on a daily basis to ensure that equipment is in good working order and no fuel or lubricant leaks are present. • Incorporate low impact development (LID) features, including bioswales and permeable pavers, into the overall site design to retain runoff on site and avoid increased surface runoff into the drainage. • Where feasible, establish vegetated buffers, bioswales, and/or rain gardens on the creek-side of the development. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 90 6 • Avoid the use of landscaping plants that are known or have potential to be come invasive. Measure 3: Pre-construction Surveys for Nesting Birds If work is planned to occur between February 1 and September 15, a qualified biologist shall survey the area for nesting birds within one week prior to activity beginning on site. If nesting birds are located on or near the proposed project site, they shall be avoided until they have successfully fledged or the nest is no longer deemed active. A non-disturbance buffer of 50 feet will be placed around non-listed, passerine species, and a 250-foot buffer will be implemented for raptor species. All activity will remain outside of that buffer until a qualified biologist has determined that the young have fledged or that proposed construction activities would not cause adverse impacts to the nest, adults, eggs, or young. If special-status avian species are identified, no work will begin until an appropriate buffer is determined in consultation CDFW, and/or the USFWS. Conclusion Current development plans have been modified to avoid direct impacts to the drainage. Sensitive biological resources identified within the survey area include one jurisdictional drainage with three associated in-channel wetlands. Low suitability habitat is present within the drainage for California red-legged frog, Hoover’s button-celery, and adobe sanicle. Suitable habitat for nesting birds and raptors is present within the project site. Should you have any questions regarding any of the information provided, please contact Kristen Nelson at knelson@terraverdeweb.com or (702) 596-5038. Sincerely, Kristen Nelson Sara Snyder Botanist Wildlife Biologist Attachment A – Figures Figure 1: Project Location and Survey Area Map Figure 2: Survey Results Map Attachment B – List of Botanical and Wildlife Species Observed Attachment C – Representative Site Photographs ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 91 REFERENCES Baldwin, Bruce G., D.H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken. 2012. The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, Second Edition. University of California Press. Berkeley, California. California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2019. 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Google Earth Pro V 7.1.8.3036. 1998-2019. San Luis Obispo County, California. 35.241220, - 120.639658. DigitalGlobe. Accessed October 2019. Jepson eFlora, Jepson Flora Project (eds.). 2019. Regents of the University of California. Available online at: http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/. Accessed November 2019. National Geologic Map Database. 2019. TopoView Map Viewer. 35.2421, -120.6437. Available at: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#15/35.2421/-120.6437. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)/U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2019. Available Online at: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx. Accessed November 2019. Terra Verde Environmental Consulting, LLC (Terra Verde). 2019. Waters and Wetlands Delineation Report Aero Drive Hotel Project. Prepared for Planning Solutions. United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2019a. USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species Active Critical Habitat Portal. Available online at: http://crithab.fws.gov/ecp/report/table/critical-habitat.html. Accessed November 2019. ----------2019b. National Wetland Inventory Mapper. Available online at: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html. Accessed November 2019. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 92 This page intentionally left blank. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 93 ATTACHMENT A – Figures Figure 1: Project Location and Survey Area Map Figure 2: Survey Results Map ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 94 This page intentionally left blank. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 95 San Luis Obispo CountyRegional Airport Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Aero Drive Hotel Bioconstraints Assessment ReportFigure 1: Project Location and Survey Area Map ¯^_Site Location Survey Area 13 Nov 2019 ^_ P a c i f i cO c e a n San LuisObispo County Santa BarbaraCounty Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin,Intermap, increment P Corp.,GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS,NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, KadasterNL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan,METI, Esri China (Hong Kong),swisstopo, © OpenStreetMapcontributors, and the GIS User ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 96 !. !. !. !. Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunityAero Drive Hotel Bioconstraints Assessment ReportFigure 2: Survey Results Map ¯ Approximate Project Site Survey Area !.Culverts Assumed Culvert Path Ephemeral Swale Wetland (Juris. Boundary) 05 Dec 2019 0 250 500125FeetAero DriveAirpo r t D r i v e ¬«227 ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 97 ATTACHMENT B – List of Botanical and Wildlife Species Observed ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 98 This page intentionally left blank. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 99 Aero Drive Hotel Project List of Botanical Species Observed on October 03 and November 11, 2019 Family Scientific Name Common Name Status1 Origin Amaranthaceae, Amaranth Family Amaranthus albus Tumbleweed -- Naturalized Anacardiaceae, Sumac Family Schinus molle Pepper tree -- Naturalized Apiaceae, Carrot Family Conium maculatum Poison hemlock FACW Naturalized Foeniculum vulgare Fennel -- Naturalized Asteraceae, Sunflower Family Baccharis pilularis Coyote brush -- Native Carduus pycnocephalus subsp. pycnocephalus Italian thistle -- Naturalized Centaurea solstitialis Yellow star-thistle -- Naturalized Cichorium intybus Chicory -- Naturalized Erigeron canadensis Horseweed -- Native Helminthotheca echioides Bristly ox-tongue FAC Naturalized Hemizonia congesta subsp. luzulifolia Woodrush tarweed -- Native Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce -- Naturalized Silybum marianum Milk thistle -- Naturalized Sonchus asper Prickly sow thistle FAC Naturalized Sonchus oleraceus Common sow thistle -- Naturalized Brassicaceae, Mustard Family Brassica nigra Black mustard -- Naturalized Hirschfeldia incana Mediterranean hoary mustard -- Naturalized Raphanus sativus Radish -- Naturalized Convolvulaceae, Morning-glory Family Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed -- Naturalized Cyperaceae, Sedge Family Cyperus eragrostis Tall cyperus FACW Native Eleocharis cf2 macrostachya Spike rush OBL Native Schoenoplectus americanus Olney’s three-square bulrush OBL Native Euphorbiaceae, Spurge Family Croton setiger Doveweed Native Ricinus communis Castor bean -- Naturalized Fabaceae, Legume Family Acacia sp. Wattle -- Ornamental Lotus corniculatus Bird’s-foot trefoil FAC Naturalized Medicago polymorpha California burclover -- Naturalized Trifolium hirtum Rose clover -- Naturalized Vicia villosa Hairy vetch -- Naturalized Geraniaceae, Geranium Family Erodium cicutarium Redstem filaree -- Naturalized ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 100 Family Scientific Name Common Name Status1 Origin Juncaceae, Rush Family Juncus phaeocephalus Brown headed rush FACW Native Lamiaceae, Mint Family Marrubium vulgare White horehound -- Naturalized Lythraceae, Loosestrife Family Lythrum hyssopifolia Hyssop loosestrife OBL Naturalized Malvaceae, Mallow Family Malva parviflora Cheeseweed -- Naturalized Myrsinaceae, Myrsine Family Lysimachia arvensis Scarlet pimpernel FAC Naturalized Myrtaceae, Myrtle Family Eucalyptus globulus Blue gum -- Naturalized (Ornamental ) Onagraceae, Evening-primrose Family Epilobium brachycarpum Willow herb -- Native Epilobium ciliatum Slender willow herb FACW Native Plantaginaceae, Plantain Family Plantago coronpus Cut leaf plantain FAC Naturalized Plantago lanceolata English plantain FAC Naturalized Poaceae, Grass Family Avena barbata Slender wild oat -- Naturalized Bromus catharticus Rescue grass -- Naturalized Bromus diandrus Ripgut brome -- Naturalized Bromus rubens Red brome -- Naturalized Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass -- Naturalized Distichlis spicata Salt grass FAC Native Elymus caput-medusae Medusa head -- Naturalized Festuca perennis Rye grass FAC Naturalized Gastridium phleoides Nit grass -- Naturalized Hordeum marinum subsp. gussoneanum Mediterranean barley FAC Naturalized Polypogon monspeliensis Annual beard grass FACW Naturalized Stipa miliacea Smilo grass -- Naturalized Stipa pulchra Purple needle grass -- Native Polygonaceae, Buckwheat Family Rumex crispus Curly dock FAC Naturalized 1Listing Status: Indicates taxa that are included on the National Wetland Plant List for the Arid West region (USFWS 2016), which are assigned one of the following wetland indicator statuses; species with an indicator status of OBL, FACW, or FAC are noted above: • Obligate (OBL): plants that almost always occur in wetlands. • Facultative Wetland (FACW): plants that usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands. • Facultative (FAC): plants that are equally likely to occur in wetlands and non-wetlands. • Facultative Upland (FACU): plants that usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands. • Upland: plants that almost never occur in wetlands. 2cf (=conforms to): indicates provisional species determination based on the observed pheno-phase, but in the absence of diagnostic features (e.g., desiccated or undeveloped reproductive structures). ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 101 Aero Drive Hotel Project List of Wildlife Species Observed on October 03 and November 11, 2019 Family Scientific Name Common Name Status / Origin Birds Buteo jamaicensis Red-tailed hawk -- Carpodacus mexicanus House finch -- Cathartes aura Turkey vulture -- Charadrius vociferus Killdeer -- Corvus brachyrhynchos American crow -- Mimus polyglottos Northern Mockingbird -- Sayornis nigricans Black phoebe -- Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian collared dove -- Sturnus vulgaris European starling Non-native Zenaida macroura Mourning dove -- Mammals Thomomys bottae Botta's pocket gopher -- Insects Notonecta sp. Backswimmer -- ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 102 This page intentionally left blank. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 103 ATTACHMENT C – Representative Site Photographs ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 104 This page intentionally left blank. ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 105 Photo 1. Looking northwest across the eastern edge of the survey area at the disturbed annual grassland (11-11-19). Photo 2. Looking west across the disturbed annual grassland toward the drainage along the western edge of the survey area (11-11-19). ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 106 Photo 3. Looking west at patch of trees in the northwest corner of the survey area (11-11-19). Photo 4. Looking east at the upstream portion of the drainage where it enters the survey area through a culvert under Aero Drive (11-11-19). ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 107 Photo 5. Looking north at the downstream end of the drainage (11-11-19). Photo 6. The culvert under Aero Drive where the drainage enters the survey area. There was water ponded at the outlet. Water appears to be from irrigation of the bioswale plantings in the parking lot south of Aero Drive (9-30-19). ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 108 Photo 7. Culvert in the northwest corner of the survey area where the drainage discharges from the site (11-11-19). Photo 8. View west across the drainage at the northwest corner of the site (11-11-19). ATTACHMENT 2Item 8 Packet Page 109