HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. 2675 Johnson Ave. Tree Removal Application (TREE-0497-2024)
TREE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: REVIEW A TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION TO REMOVE TWO (2) COAST
LIVE OAK (QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA) TREES LOCATED AT 2675 JOHNSON AVE
(TREE-0497-2024)
FILE NUMBER: TREE-0497-2024 PROJECT ADDRESS: 2675 Johnson Ave
FROM: Walter Gault, City Arborist
Phone Number: (805) 781-7578
Email: wgault@slocity.org
APPLICANT: Ron Combs, Bunyon Bros. Tree Service
RECOMMENDATION
Review the proposed tree removal application for consistency with the Municipal Code
Section 12.24.090(E) and provide a recommenda tion to the Community Development
Director.
Figure 1: View of the trees from Johnson Ave
Meeting Date: 10/28/2024
Item Number: 4a
Time Estimate: 20 minutes
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Item 4a
TREE-0497-2024 (2675 Johnson Ave)
Tree Committee Report – October 28, 2024
1.0 APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Ron Combs (Applicant) has requested the removal of two (2) Coast live oak (Quercus
agrifolia) trees in the front yard at 2675 Johnson Ave per Municipal Code Section
12.24.090.E(3) related to property owner convenience. The applicant would like to
remove the trees and replace them with thirteen (13) Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp.
aspleniifolius (Catalina Ironwood) trees.
2.0 COMMITTEE PURVIEW
The Tree Committee’s role is to review the removal request in accordance with the
process set forth in San Luis Obispo Municipal Code (SLOMC) Chapter 12.24, specifically
Section 12.24.090(E)(3). This code section utilizes the process set forth in subsection
F(2), the relevant additional application requirements in subsection (D)(2) and the criteria
set forth in subsection (G).
3.0 TREE REGULATIONS
The City’s Tree Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 12.24) was adopted in 2010 and
recently updated in 2019 with the purpose of establishing a comprehensive program for
installing, maintaining, and preserving trees within the City. This ordinance establishes
policies, regulations, and specifications necessary to govern installation, maintenance,
removal, and preservation of trees to beautify the city; to purify the air; to provide shade
and wind protection; to add environmental and economic value; and to preserve trees
with historic or unusual value.
Figure 2: Site of the proposed tree removal
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Item 4a
TREE-0497-2024 (2675 Johnson Ave)
Tree Committee Report – October 28, 2024
Criteria for Convenience Tree Removal Applications.
SLOMC §12.24.090 subsection (E)(3) requires review by the Tree Committee using the
criteria set for in SLOMC §12.24.090(G). Applicable criteria are provided in italics below
and followed by a description of the proposed tree removals as it relates to that criterion.
(G)(1). Size of Tree. The scale of the tree shall be considered, as well as the size
of the tree’s canopy. Larger, more visually prominent trees may have a higher
preservation priority than smaller, less visually prominent trees.
The trees proposed for removal are small-medium size and visually prominent in
the front yard of the property.
(G)(2). Location of Tree on Private Property. The location of the tree on private
property shall be considered. Trees located in a private rear yard, which are not
highly visible from the public right-of-way, may have a lower preservation priority
than trees with a high visual impact to the neighborhood.
The trees proposed for removal are located within the front yard and are highly
visible from the public right of way.
(G)(3). Species of Tree. Native trees shall have a higher preservation priority than
non-native trees.
The trees proposed for removal are native.
(G)(6). Compliance with Subsection J of This Section Regarding Compensatory
Plantings. The approving authority may consider an application proposal to provide
compensatory plantings in excess of required minimums in evaluating this
criterion.
The applicant is proposing to replant 13 trees in place of the two tree removals.
4.0 ACTIONS
4.1 Recommend findings of consistency with the Tree Regulations. An action
recommending approval of the application based on consistency will be
forwarded to the Community Development Director for final action. This action
may include recommendations regarding the compensatory replanting plan
with size and species of tree.
4.2 Recommend findings of inconsistency with the Tree Regulations. An action
recommending denial of the application should include findings that cite the
basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the General Plan, Tree
Regulations, or other policy documents.
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Item 4a
TREE-0497-2024 (2675 Johnson Ave)
Tree Committee Report – October 28, 2024
4.3 Continue the project to a hearing date certain, or uncertain. An action
continuing the application should include direction to the applicant and staff on
pertinent issues.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - Tree Removal Application for 2675 Johnson Ave (TREE-0497-2024)
B - Replanting Plan
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ALL ITEMS BELOW MUST BE INCLUDED TO PROCESS TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS
Tree(s) banded with ribbon or duct tape for identification
Site plan drawing or photo of tree site with Tree lD (Tree#1, Tree #2, etc.)
Supporting documentation (repair, receipts, etc.)
Photo log showing damage or reasons for removall
Replanting plan2
Arborist Report3
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FAILURE TO KEEP TREES BANDED MAY RESULT IN A REJECTED APPLICATION.
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1. lnclude a photo log that clearly shows the trees requested for removal. All tree(s) must be
uniquely identified by a number and a ribbon, or an identifier wrapped around the truck in the
photo and prior to inspection.
2. lnclude a replanting plan in accordance with Section 12.24.09AQ\ of the City's Municipal
Code. A minimum 1:1 replanting rate is required for plantings onsite, and a minimum 2:1
replanting rate is required for plantings offsite or within the public rightof-way.
3. An application for tree removal on a site where a discretionary or ministerial development
permit is requested shall include an arborist report and a site plan that includes accurate drip
line delineation and cross sections of construction work impacting both trees proposed for
removal and trees planned to remain.
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Tree Removal Decisions as outlined in Section 12.24.090 of the City's Municipal Gode
SELECT TYPE OF TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION BEING SUBMITTED DECISION MAKER
lmminent Hazard to Life or Property
SLOMC 12 24 090(EX1)(a)
City Arborist
Tree Health and Hazard Mitigation
sLoMc 12.24.090(E)
City Arborist
Convenience Removal
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Tree Commiftee makes recommendation to Community Development Director
Community
Development Director
Minor Ministerial Development Permit
sLoMc 12.24.090{n(J)
Removal for residential or accessory construction on an R'1 or R'2 lot
Ci$ Arborist
Discretionary Permits Construction Tree Removal
sloMc :1 2.24, 090{FX3'l
Community
Development Director
[llajor Development / Tentative Tract Map/ Conditional Use Permit
sLoMC 12.24.090(il{4'}
Planning Commission
Submittal lnstructions
Submit Tree Removal applications to the City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department at
the following address: 9i9 Palm Street. San Luis Obispo. CA 93401 or by emailto treep@slocitv'or,o.
payment of the "Tree Removal Permit" fee shall be submitted along with this application. Refer to the City's
current Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the current fee.
ApplicanU Representative Certification:
By signing this application, I certify that the information
provided is accurate. I understand the City might not
approve what l'm applying for or might set conditions of
approval. I agree to allow the Community Development
Department to duplicate and distribute submitted
materials to interested persons as it determines is
for ng the application.
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Signed Date
Property Owner A uthorization:
By signing this application, I certifo that I have reviewed
this completed application and the attached material
and consent to its filing. I agree to allow the Community
Development Department to duplicate and distribute
submilted materials to interested persons as it
determines is necessary for the processing of the
application.
Permission to Access Property:
This section is to be completed by the property owner
and/or occupant who controls access to the property. To
adequately evaluate the submitted proposal,
Community Development Department Staff,
Commissioners and City Council Members will have to
gain access to the exterior of the real property in order
to adequately review and report on the proposed
request, Your signature below certifies that you agree to
giv6 th6 City permission to access the project site from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as part of the
normal review of this application.
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lndemnif ication Agreement:
The Owner/Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City or its agents or officers and
employees from any claim, action or proceeding against
the Cig or its agents, officers or employees, to attack,
set aside, void, or annul, in whole or in part, the City's
approval o{ this project. ln the event lhat the City fails to
promptly notify the Owner / Applicant of any such claim,
action or proceeding, or that the City fails to cooperate
fully in the defense of said claim, this condition shall
Signed Date ned
be of fu force or effect.
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