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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-2014 ph1 PPP 902 Peach Tree Appeal.pdfAppeal of Tree Committee Decision 902 Peach Street City Council Meeting June 17, 2014 Background- 902 Peach Applicant submitted a Tree Removal Application - March 5th 2014  City Arborist could not make finding for removal Trees were not dead or dying Not in imminent danger of failure Not causing undue hardship Tree Committee Hearing March 24th 2014 Tree Committee hears removal application Applicant’s concerns Risk to house and foundation Sidewalk damage Driveway damage Tree Committee Hearing (Application heard twice) Tree Committee hears removal application Applicant submits information at meeting Arborist Report and findings Plan to replant two trees Tree Committee Decision - March Tree Committee Chair Matt Ritter  Tree Committee denies removal request  Basis of Tree Committee Decision Will harm neighborhood character Would not promote good arboricultural practices Not causing undue hardship Applicant encouraged to submit an arborist report, replanting plan and reapply Tree Committee Decision - April Tree Committee Chair Matt Ritter Applicant provides additional information Tree Committee approves one tree nearest to the corner of Peach and Morro and denies remaining two trees Recommends maintenance pruning Notes damage to sidewalk and driveway is minor  Basis of Tree Committee Decision One tree was causing issues with communication lines and sidewalk Removing the remaining two trees will harm neighborhood character Would not promote good arboricultural practices Approved Denied Denied Appeal Appeal of Tree Committee decision received May 8th 2014 Damage to sidewalk, sewer, foundation, utilities Trees are overgrown and in poor condition Denied Approved Denied Recommendation Adopt a resolution denying the appeal of the Tree Committee’s decision to deny the removal of two Eucalyptus trees at 902 Peach Street.