HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5a. 150 Chorro St. Tree Removal Application
TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2023
TO: TREE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist
(805) 781-7021
Email: awhipple@slocity.org
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION SR# 13321
On February 13, 2023, I posted a Public Notice for a Tree Committee review hearing for
Tree Removal Application SR# 13321, located at 150 Chorro Street. The mentioned
Removal Application was submitted based on:
San Luis Obispo’s Municipal Code 12.24.090.E.3.
3. Tree removal requests based on property owner convenience shall be
subject to tree committee review in accordance with the process set forth in
subsection (F)(2) of this section, the relevant additional application
requirements set forth in subsection (D)(2) of this section, and the criteria
set forth in subsection G of this section.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Tree Inspection Report
B – Proof of Posting
C – Tree Removal Application
Meeting Date: 2/27/2023
Item Number: 5a
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
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Tree Removal Inspection Report
TO: Paul A. Weber
FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor
SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#13321
On February 13, 2023, I Posted a Public Notice for a Tree Committee hearing for a tree(s)
located at 150 Chorro Street in response to tree removal application SR#13321. The
removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on:
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.090 (E) 3
E. 3. Tree removal requests based on property owner convenience shall be subject to
tree committee review in accordance with the process set forth in subsection (F)(2) of this
section, the relevant additional application requirements set forth in subsection (D)(2) of this
section, and the criteria set forth in subsection G of this section.
F. 2. For all tree removal requests related to ministerial development permits, other
than as specified in subsection (F)(1) of this section, the tree committee shall review and
make a recommendation on the tree removal application to the community development
director based on the criteria in subsections G and J of this section. The director shall
consider the recommendation of the tree committee, as well as the consistency of the tree
removal application with other city development policies and standards applicable to the
site, and shall either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the tree removal request,
subject to appeal as set forth in Section 12.24.180.
The Subject tree Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) The tree committee shall review
and make a recommendation on the tree removal application to the Community
Development Director. authorized by the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, Title 12,
Tree Regulations
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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Tree Removal Decisions as outlined in Section 12.24.090 of the City's Municipal Code
SELECT ONE CRITERIA FROM BELOW DECISION MAKER APPEAL BODY SUPPORTING TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION
Imminent Hazard to Life or Property Section City Arborist No Appeal l12.24.090�EH1 l(a�
Tree Health and Hazard Mitigation City Arborist Tree Committee Section 112.24 .090!��
Convenience Removal (Tree Committee makes Community Planning Commission recommendation to Community Development Director) l12.24.090(E)(.3j
Development Director City Council
Minor Ministerial Development Permit (removal for City Arborist Community residential or accessorv construction on an R-1 or Development Director R-2 lot) Sectio n! 12_24_09a(F)(1) I
Criteria for Dlscretionarv Permits Construction Tree Community Planning Commission Removal Section l12.24.090{F){3)1 Development Director City Council
Major Development I Tentative Tract Map/ Community City Council
Conditional Use Permit Section 112.24. 090(F)( 4 ll Development Director
Please include a check for $175.69 along with completed application & documentation.
Tree Removal applications may be submitted in person at 25 Prado Road at the City's
Corporation Yard in SLO or mailed to:
City of San Luis Obispo
Public Works-Urban Forest Services
25 Prado Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Pursuant to San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.180, any person aggrieved by an act or
determination of the authorized approving authority exercising the authority herein granted
shall have the right to appeal the decision of the authorized approving authority.
Appeals must be received by the city clerk within ten calendar days from the date of
determination or act shall cause the director to withhold tree removal permits and any
permits for construction or demolition activity relying on the subject tree removal until the
appeal is heard and a decision is reached.
The fee to appeal to the Tree Committee is $135.64
This tree removal application must be signed by the property owner or an Authorized Agent. I
declare under penalty of perjury that all the facts stated within this tree removal
application are true and correct.
Property Owner Signature: __ [_2L_"J.._· a_. _lJ_�_._'--______ _ Date: Jan. 3 2023
Applicant's Signature: _I a_)_"'"_l_a_. l_J_�_· _'---________ _ Date: Jan. 3 2023
Please make check payable to the City of San Luis Obispo $175.69 Check#: 2915
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