HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5 - 861 Pepper St. Tree Removal Appeal Tree Removal Inspection Report
TO: Patricia Kohlen
FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor
SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#12317
On Date: February 1st, 2022, I inspected 1 tree at address 861 Pepper St. in response to tree
removal application SR#12317. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on:
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1
a. The tree is an imminent hazard to life or property, and removing it is the only feasible way to
eliminate the hazard (see subsection (I)(2) of this section for director approval of immediate hazard
abatement without a formal application or noticing; removals pursuant to this subsection (E)(1)(a)
and subsection (I)(2) of this section are not appealable).
b.The tree is dead or dying or diseased or damaged beyond reclamation.
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.
d.The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan.
e.The tree is densely clustered amongst other trees and the requested tree removal promotes
good arboricultural practice.
Upon inspection of the Pinus halepensis, commonly known as the Aleppo pine, I could not find
significant structural damage and or appropriate criteria for removal authorized by the City of San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code, Title 12, Tree Regulations, and I denied the removal application.
Appeals must be file with the City Clerk’s Office Municipal Code 12.24.180
Thank you,
Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor
(805) 781-7021 awhipple@slocity.org
Public Works - Urban Forestry
25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
805.781.7220
slocity.org
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