HomeMy WebLinkAboutIllegal tree removal 4299 Pionsettia 1 treeReplacement Cost Method
Appraised Value (Installed Plant Cost x Species % x Condition % x Location %)
+ Removal and Cleanup Cost (if needed)
Installed Plant Cost = Replacement Plant Cost + Installation Cost
Case # 1234 Address: 4299 Poinsettia. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Appraiser: Anthony Whipple Certified Arborist #WE-7237 ATM
Field Observations
1. Species Corymbia Citriodora (Lemonscented gum)
2. Condition _95___%
3. Trunk size: Inches in Diameter =22 inches Size (height/spread/volume) =
4. Location % = [Site 95 % + Contribution 95 % + Placement 95 %] ÷ 3 = 95 %
5.Removal and Cleanup Costs for appraised plant or plant that will be replaced. =
Regional Plant Appraisal Committee and/or Appraiser-Developed or Modified Information
6. Species rating 70 %
7. Replacement Plant Size (diameter) 1 inchs
8. Replacement Plant Cost (22 x $120.00) =$ 2640.00
9. Installation Cost ( $2640.00 x 2) =$ 5280.00
10. Other Regional Information Readily available in 15 gallon 1” diameter
Calculations by Appraiser Using Field and/or Regional Information
11.Installed Plant Cost = Plant Cost (#8) $2640.00 + Installation Cost (#9) $5280.00
=$7920.00
12.Adjusted Installed Plant Cost = Installed Plant Cost (#11) $ 7920.00 x Species rating (#6) 70% x
Condition (#2) 95 % Location (#4) 95 % = $5,003.00
13. Add Removal and Cleanup Costs (#5) (if appraised plant is replaced). =$
14. The Appraised Value is either #12 or #13. =$ 5,003.00
15. If the Appraised Value (#14) is $5,000 or more, round it to the nearest $100; if it is less, round to
nearest $10. $5,000.00
16. Staff Time ($60.00 x 3 hours) =$ 180.00
17. Appraised Value = (#15) 5,000.00 = $ 5,000.00
18. Per City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.24.170 = $6,800 x 2 =$10,000.00
19. Replacement value $10,100.00 + Staff time $180.00 = $10,180.00
*A median cost is the most appropriate cost to use because there are an equal number of costs greater
than and less than the median. Equally important, plants and installation are available at those specific
costs.
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