HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5a. 56 Chuparrosa Dr. Tree Removal Appeal
TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: 56 CHUPARROSA STREET TREE REMOVAL APPEAL
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7021
Email: awhipple@slocity.org
1.0 SUMMARY
A Tree Removal Application was submitted for removal of a tree at the above address
under section 12.24.090 E (1) of the City’s Tree Regulations. Staff was unable to find the
necessary findings under the code at the time of inspection. The decision has since been
appealed to the Tree Committee.
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 - 56 Chuparrosa Tree Inspection Report
B - 56 Chuparrosa Proof of Posting
C - 56 Chuparrosa Tree Removal Application
D - 56 Chuparrosa Tree Appeal
Meeting Date: 10/10/2022
Item Number: 5a
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
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Tree Removal Inspection Report
TO: Robert Soto
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor
SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#12857
On Date: August 16th, 2022, I inspected 1 tree(s) at address 56 Chuparrosa Drive in
response to tree removal application SR#12857. The removal of the mentioned application
was submitted based on:
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 1
Upon inspection of the Magnolia grandiflora a theme tree for the neighborhood, 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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