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Tree Committee Minutes
June 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Tree Committee
Members Present:
Member Alan Bate, Member Henry Bonifas, Member Daniel
Canella, Member Brian Pineda, Member Emily Rosten, Vice
Chair Ben Parker, Chair Elizabeth Lucas
City Staff Present: Urban Forest Program Coordinator / City Arborist Walter Gault,
Senior Planner Rachel Cohen, City Clerk Teresa Purrington
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order
on June 24, 2024 at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Lucas with all members present.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 20, 2024 TREE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Motion By Vice Chair Parker
Second By Member Rosten
To approve the Tree Committee Minutes of May 20, 202 4.
Ayes (7): Member Bate, Member Bonifas, Member Canella, Member
Pineda, Member Rosten, Vice Chair Parker, and Chair Lucas
CARRIED (7 to 0)
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4. TREE REMOVAL APPEALS
4.a REVIEW A TREE REMOVAL APPEAL OF THE CITY ARBORIST’S
DECISION TO DENY REMOVAL OF TWO (2) SHAMEL ASH (FRAXINUS
UHDEI) TREES LOCATED AT 2125 STORY STREET, IN THE PARKWAY
NEAR CORNER OF SANDERCOCK AND STORY
City Arborist Walter Gault presented the staff report and responded to
Committee inquiries.
Appellant representative, Sam Oakley, provided an overview of the Tree
Removal Appeal and responded to questions raised.
Chair Lucas opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Lucas closed Public Comment
Motion By Member Canella
Second By Member Rosten
To approve the removal of two (2) Shamel Ash (Fraxinus uhdei) trees
consistent with Section 12.24.090 (E)(1)(d) and (f) of the Municipal Code,
with the following conditions:
A replanting plan shall be submitted prior to removal of the two
trees.
Two (2) 24-inch box trees with a minimum height of 25 feet shall be
planted in the same location. Recommend using structural soil and
significant tree protection around the trees.
An additional four trees with a minimum height of 35 feet shall be
planted at a location of the applicant's choosing on the school
property.
Ayes (7): Member Bate, Member Bonifas, Member Canella, Member
Pineda, Member Rosten, Vice Chair Parker, and Chair Lucas
CARRIED (7 to 0)
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5. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION
5.a REVIEW A TREE REMOVAL CONVENIENCE APPLICATION TO
REMOVE ONE (1) LONDON PLANE TREE (PLANTANUS X
ACERFOLIA) (HISPANICA) LOCATED AT 4275 POINSETTIA STREET
Vice Chair Parker declared a conflict with this item and recused as he lives
within the boundary, and serves as a Board Member, of the Sa nta Lucia
Hills Homeowners Association.
City Arborist Walter Gault presented the staff report and responded to
Committee inquiries.
Applicant, Luann Cheda, provided an overview of the Tree Removal
Application and responded to questions raised.
Chair Lucas opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Lucas closed Public Comment
Motion By Member Bate
Second By Member Pineda
To recommend the Community Development Director approve the Tree
Removal Application to remove one (1) London Plane (Platanus X
hispanica) tree. The Committee finds the removal consistent with Section
12.24.090 (G) (5) and (6), per the landscape plan submitted, with the
added recommendation that drought tolerant native trees be planted.
Ayes (4): Member Bate, Member Canella, Member Rosten, and Chair
Lucas
Noes (2): Member Bonifas, and Member Pineda
Recused (1): Vice Chair Parker
CARRIED (4 to 2)
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6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a ARBORIST REPORT
Urban Forest Program Coordinator / City Arborist Walter Gault provided an
update of upcoming projects and activities related to the City’s urban
forest.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Tree
Committee is scheduled for July 22, 2024 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/2024
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