HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. 685 Higuera St. Tree Removal Appeal
TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: 685 HIGUERA STREET TREE REMOVAL APPEAL
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7021
Email: awhipple@slocity.org
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends removal of the subject tree at a 1:1 ratio with a 36-inch box tree from
the City’s Master Tree List.
1.0 SUMMARY
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is requesting removal due to
severe sidewalk displacements that are creating a hazard and a violation of the ADA
code.
2.0 COMMITTEE PURVIEW
The Tree Committee’s role is to be the final decision maker in this workflow type and shall
Approve, Deny or Approve with conditions the tree removal, regarding consistency with
the policies and standards set forth in San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC) Section
12.24 (Tree Regulations).
4.0 TREE REGULATIONS
The City’s Tree Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 12.24) was adopted in 2010 and
recently updated in 2019 with the purpose of establishing a comprehensive program for
installing, maintaining, and preserving trees within the City. This ordinance 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.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - 685 Higuera Tree Inspection Report
B - 685 Higuera Proof of Posting
C - 685 Higuera Tree Removal Application
D - 685 Higuera Tree Appeal
Meeting Date: 7/25/2022
Item Number: 4a
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Page 9 of 25
Page 10 of 25
Tree Removal Inspection
TO: Nemo Stephenson
FROM: Anthony Whipple, Acting City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor
SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#12662
On June 10th, I inspected one trees at 685 Higuera Street. in response to tree removal
application SR#12662. 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.
d. The tree is affected by structural defects and/or deficiencies that will limit lifespan.
Upon inspection of the trees, I concur the trees are causing significant damage to the
private and public infrastructure, and I APPROVE the removal application.
Replanting one 36-inch box trees at a 1:1 ratio 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
Page 11 of 25
Page 12 of 25
Page 13 of 25
Page 14 of 25
Page 15 of 25
Page 16 of 25
Page 17 of 25
Page 18 of 25
Page 19 of 25
Page 20 of 25
Page 21 of 25
Page 22 of 25
Page 23 of 25
Page 24 of 25
Page 25 of 25