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Home My WebLink About04-24-2023 TC Agenda Packet Tree Committee AGENDA Monday, April 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo The City of San Luis Obispo has returned to in-person meetings. Zoom participation will not be supported. For those attending in-person, City facilities will be at limited capacity and masks are strongly recommended. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment prior to the meeting (must be received 3 hours in advance of the meeting): Mail - Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Address letters to the City Clerk's Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401. Email - Submit Public Comments via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. In the body of your email, please include the date of the meeting and the item number (if applicable). Emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. Voicemail - Call (805) 781-7164 and leave a voicemail. Please state and spell your name, the agenda item number you are calling about, and leave your comment. Verbal comments must be limited to 3 minutes. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting. *All correspondence will be archived and distributed to members, however, submissions received after the deadline will not be processed until the following day. Public Comment during the meeting: Meetings have returned to an in-person format. To provide public comment during the meeting, you must be present in the Council Hearing Room. Electronic Visual Aid Presentation. To conform with the City's Network Access and Use Policy, Chapter 1.3.8 of the Council Policies & Procedures Manual, members of the public who desire to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentation are encouraged to provide display-ready material to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7114. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Canella will call the Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee to order. 2.ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR As required by the Tree Committee Bylaws, hold the annual election of Chair and Vice Chair to a one-year term. 3.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA The public is encouraged to submit comments on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Tree Committee that does not appear on this agenda. Although the Committee will not take action on items presented during the Public Comment Period, the Chair may direct staff to place an item on a future agenda for discussion. 4.CONSENT Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non- controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may request the Tree Committee to pull an item for discussion. The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. 4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 27, 2023 TREE COMMITTEE MINUTES 5 Recommendation: To approve the Tree Committee Minutes of March 27, 2023. 5.TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 5.a 1326 HIGUERA STREET TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 9 Recommendation: Review a Tree Removal Application to remove one (1) Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) and six (6) Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia) trees at 1326 Higuera Street and provide a recommendation to the Community Development Director. 5.b 55 BROAD STREET TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 41 Recommendation: Review a Tree Removal Application to remove one (1) Eucalyptus Ceniea tree at 55 Broad Street and provide a recommendation to the Community Development Director. 6.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 6.a ARBORIST REPORT Receive a brief update from Acting City Arborist Anthony Whipple. 7.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available -- see the Clerk 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 Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Tree Committee are available for public inspection on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and- minutes. Meeting video recordings can be found on the City’s website: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=61087&dbid=0&repo=CityCl erk Page 4 of 51 1 Tree Committee Minutes March 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Tree Committee Members Present: Member Alan Bate, Member Henry Bonifas, Member Emily Rosten, Vice Chair Elizabeth Lucas, Chair Daniel Canella (one vacant seat) City Staff Present: Acting City Arborist Anthony Whipple, Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks, City Clerk Teresa Purrington _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order on March 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Canella. 2. OATH OF OFFICE Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Tree Committee Member, Ben Parker, and noted that his term commences on April 1, 2023. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: Fitzgerald Kelly --End of Public Comment-- 4. CONSENT 4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27, 2023 TREE COMMITTEE MINUTES Motion By Member Rosten Second By Vice Chair Lucas To approve the Tree Committee Minutes of February 27, 2023. Ayes (5): Member Bate, Member Bonifas, Member Rosten, Vice Chair Lucas, and Chair Canella (one vacant seat) CARRIED (5 to 0) Page 5 of 51 2 5. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 5.a 1624 SANTA ROSA STREET TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION Interim City Arborist Anthony Whipple presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. The Applicant representative, Peter Blide, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. Chair Canella opened Public Comment Public Comments: Fitzgerald Kelly --End of Public Comment-- Chair Canella closed Public Comment Motion By Member Bate Second By Member Rosten The Tree Committee recommends the Community Development Director deny the Tree Removal Application to remove (1) Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) tree and (1) Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree located at 1624 Santa Rosa Street, with the following reco mmendations for the Applicant:  Hire a licensed Arborist to do preventative pruning and inspect the trees on a regular basis to identify potential issues.  Consider replacing the asphalt driveway with material that is more forgiving to the shrink/swell that the soil in San Luis Obispo is known for. Ayes (4): Member Bate, Member Bonifas, Member Rosten, and Chair Canella (one vacant seat) Noes (1): Vice Chair Lucas CARRIED (4 to 1) Page 6 of 51 3 6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 6.a 150 CHORRO STREET TREE REMOVAL MITIGATION Acting City Arborist Anthony Whipple provided an update on 150 Chorro Street Tree Removal Mitigation. Chair Canella opened Public Comment Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Canella closed Public Comment Action: No action was taken as this was an informational update. 6.b ARBORIST REPORT Acting City Arborist Anthony Whipple provided the following update:  Planting to commence in the Downtown core at 17 sites and 34 new trees going in. The City is investing in species diversification to protect the urban forest. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. _________________________ APPROVED BY TREE COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2023 Page 7 of 51 Page 8 of 51 TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT DATE: April 13, 2023 TO: Tree Committee Members FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781-7021 awhipple@slocity.org SUBJECT: Tree Removal Application SR# 13625 2.0 COMMITTEE PURVIEW The Tree Committee’s role is to review the Tree Removal Application and provide a recommendation to the Community Development Director. On April 10, 2023, I posted a public notice for one (1) Camphor and six (6) Brazilian Pepper trees at 1326 Higuera Street in response to Tree Removal Application SR#12662. The removal application was submitted based on: San Luis 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. ATTACHMENTS A - Tree Inspection Report B - Proof of Posting C - Tree Removal Application Meeting Date: 4/24/2023 Item Number: 5a Time Estimate: 30 minutes Page 9 of 51 Page 10 of 51 04-10-2023 TO: Marc Brazil/Stalwork INC. FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#13662 On April 10,2023, I posted s public notice for a Tree Committee meeting discussing a Tree Removal Application located at 1326 Higuera Street in response to tree removal application SR#13662. The removal of the mentioned application was submitted based on 12.24.090 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(s), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia) and one Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), 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 Anthony Whipple, 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 51 Page 12 of 51 Page 13 of 51 Page 14 of 51 Page 15 of 51 0 Page 2 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�El{1 gal Tree Health and Hazard Mitigation City Arborist Tree Committee Section l12.24.090(E)I Convenience Removal (Tree Committee makes Community Planning Commission recommendation to Community Development Development Director City Council Director) l12.24.090(E)_Q)j Minor Ministerial Development Permit (removal for City Arborist Community residential or accessory construction on an R-1 or Development Director R-2 lot) Section! 12.24.090(F}(1} J Criteria for Discretionary Permits Construction Tree Community Planning Commission Removal Section 112.24.090(F)(3)1 Development Director City Council Major Development I Tentative Tract Map/ Community City Council Conditional Use Permit Section l12.24.090(Fl(4ll 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. . I . J Property Owner Signature: Date:� 3 Applicant's Signature: Date: cf . ./} /1, 0 Please make check payable to the Cit f San Luis Obis o $175.69 Check#: 379t;z X Page 16 of 51 Page 17 of 51 Page 18 of 51 Page 19 of 51 Page 20 of 51 Page 21 of 51 Page 22 of 51 Page 23 of 51 Page 24 of 51 Page 25 of 51 Page 26 of 51 Page 27 of 51 Page 28 of 51 Page 29 of 51 Page 30 of 51 Page 31 of 51 Page 32 of 51 Page 33 of 51 Page 34 of 51 Page 35 of 51 Page 36 of 51 Page 37 of 51 Page 38 of 51 Page 39 of 51 Page 40 of 51 DATE: April 14, 2023 TO: Tree Committee Members FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor (805) 781-7021 awhipple@slocity.org SUBJECT: Tree Removal Application SR# 13625 2.0 COMMITTEE PURVIEW The Tree Committee’s role is to review the Tree Removal Application and provide a recommendation to the Community Development Director. On April 5, 2023, I posted one (1) Eucalyptus Ceniea tree at 55 Broad Street in response to Tree Removal Application SR#12967. The removal application was submitted based on: San Luis 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 additio nal 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 TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: 4/24/2023 Item Number: 5b Time Estimate: 30 minutes Page 41 of 51 Page 42 of 51 Tree Removal Inspection Report TO: Arbor First Tree Service FROM: Anthony Whipple, City Arborist/Urban Forest Supervisor SUBJECT: Removal Application SR#13625 On April 5,2023, I Posted a Public Notice for a Tree Committee hearing for one Eucalyptus cinerea tree(s) located at 55 Broad Street (across from 71 Palomar) in response to tree removal application SR#13625. 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(s) one Eucalyptus cinerea - Argyle apple, 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, 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 Page 43 of 51 Page 44 of 51 Page 45 of 51 Page 46 of 51 Page 47 of 51 • l 0 Page 2 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 112 0%�111( .] City Arborist No Appeal Tree Health and Hazard Mitigation City Arborist Tree Committee Section l12.24.090il=H Community Development Director Planning Commission City Council Convenience Removal (Tree Committee makes recommendation to Community Development Director) 12.24.090(E)(3) Criteria for Discretionarv Permits Construction Tree Community Planning Commission Removal Section l12.24.090(F){J)I Development Director City Council Major Development I Tentative Tract Map/ Community City Council Conditional Use Permit Section J12.24.090(F)(� 11 Development Director Please include a check for $1 5 7. 17 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 Servi ces 25 Prado Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. 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 cor � / ,,,,--_-,--__ Property Owners Signature: .k= r. 7 Date: 3-2_(-2...3 Applicant's Signature: �f ;iJf Date: 3/21/2..,1 F Offi U O I or ice se niy Date Posted: Date Removal Authorized: Trees Approved for Removal: Compensatory Replant Plan: Trees for Tree Committee Review: x Page 48 of 51 Page 49 of 51 Page 50 of 51 Page 51 of 51