HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2023 Item 4a, Paul
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Ric Paul <rpaul@rspaulcompany.com>
Sent:Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:24 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:1440 Higuera - Redwood Tree Removal / Hearing date 10/23/2023
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Tree Committee:
I represent the ownership (a family trust) of 1432 Higuera Street, SLO. Our property is directly adjacent to 1440
Higuera. The Redwood tree being considered for removal is very near the property line shared by 1440 Higuera and
1432 Higuera. My office has been in 1432 Higuera Street for over five years and I park regularly underneath this
Tree.
Over the years this tree has had limbs (rather large limbs) fall both during wind events and just randomly. This tree
is quite old and, in my opinion, presents danger to surrounding property and people near it. It is very common to
see people walking under this tree as they commute thru our area on Alley ways, etc. This tree is constantly
shedding large debris, which has hit cars and work vehicles which I park near it. I sure don’t want to see it drop
something and injure and individual. While we carry property insurance to protect us in that event, the reality of
something being damaged or someone being hurt is not something any of us want.
We have seen recent danger from this tree as it caused live power lines to come down which could have caused
personal injury or fire.
A redwood is a stately tree, but this tree has outgrown its environment, aged to a brittle unsafe state, and become
a potential danger to the neighborhood. I must believe you have gotten reports from experts which support the
removal of this tree as well. I fully support the removal of this tree.
Thanks, you for your consideration and approval of it being removed.
Ric Paul
President, RSPaul Company, Inc.
805.544.2400, Ext. 404
1432 Higuera Street, Suite D /San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
rpaul@rspaulcompany.com
www.rspaulcompany.com
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