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City of San Luis Obispo
Tree Committee Meeting
January 27, 2025
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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The public is encouraged to submit comments on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Tree Committee that does not appear
on this agenda. Although the Committee will not take action on items presented during the Public Comment Period, the Chair
may direct staff to place an item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments are limited to 3-minutes, per person.
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PRESENTATION
Item 3a. Public Works Urban Forest
Program Update
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CONSENT ITEM(S)
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A
member of the public may request the Tree Committee to pull an item for discussion. The public may comment on any and all
items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit.
Item 4a. Consideration of Minutes –
December 2, 2024 Tree Committee
Meeting Minutes
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Tree Removal Convenience Application to remove one (1)Pinus
pinea (Italian Stone Pine) located at the front building entrance
of 1288 Morro Street
Applicant: Mission Medical Partners
Item 2:
TREE-0751-2024 (1288 Morro St)
January 27, 2025
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Tree Committee Focus of Review
Review the proposed tree removal request regarding its consistency
with the policies and standards set forth in the Tree Regulations (San
Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 12.24.090(E)(3).
Make a recommendation to the Community Development Director.
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Location
•1288 Morro St.
•Applicant is requesting to
remove 1 Pinus pinea
(Italian Stone Pine) 63”
DSH
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Location Overview
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Location Overview
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Compensatory Planting
The applicant is proposing to replant four (4) 24-inch box trees around
the parking lot
Replant LocationContainer SizeTree Species
Location #124” boxBrisbane Box
(Lophostemon confertus)
Location #224” boxMaiden Hair Tree
(Ginkgo biloba)
Location #324” boxGold Medallion Tree
(Cassia leptophylla)
Location #324“ boxMarina Madrone
(Arbutus marina)
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Planting Location #1 (Brisbane Box)
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Planting Location #2 (Ginkgo)
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Planting Location #3 (Arbutus, Gold Medallion)
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Additional Planting Locations (2)
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Future
Considerations
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Summary of Applicable Criteria 12.24.090.G(1-7)
G(1)Size of Tree: 1 Italian stone pine with a large canopy
G(2)Location: Tree is highly visible from public right-of-way
G(3) Species: Tree is non-native
G(4)Forestry Best Practice: Parking lot could support more trees. Replanting
plan increases tree age-distribution in area
G(5)Right-of-Way Impact: Trees are not impacting the Public Right-of-Way
either by obstruction or displacement
G(6)Compensatory Plantings: Landscaping plan exceeds required minimum
for replanting (4:1). Room for additional trees…
G(7)Heritage Status: Not a Heritage Tree.
https://sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/12.24.090.G
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Tree Committee Actions
Recommend findings of consistency with the Tree Regulations.An
action recommending approval of the application based on consistency
with the Tree Regulations (SLOMC Section 12.24) will be forwarded to the
Community Development Director for final action. This action may include
recommendations for revisions to the landscaping plan
Continue the project to a hearing date certain, or uncertain.Anaction
continuing the application should include direction to the applicant and staff
on pertinent issues.
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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PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION
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COMMENT & DISCUSSION
Item 5b. Arborist Report
Urban Forester Program Coordinator /
City Arborist, Walter Gault, will provide
an update on Tree Division activities
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Arborist Report
2025 Planting Update
•13 Climate Adapted Oaks (Grove and Palm Street Trees)
•100’s of saplings (Irish Hills, Johnson Ranch, Cheda Ranch)
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Arborist Report
Upcoming Planting Events
•February 8, Rotary Planting Day - Righetti Hill
•February 8, 10 am- 2pm Cal Poly - Cheda Ranch Planting
•February 8, 9 am-12 pm EcoSLO Planting Day Sinsheimer Park
•February 22, 9 am-12 pm EcoSLO Planting Day - Laguna Lake Golf Course
•February 22, 10 am- 2pmCal Poly - Cheda Ranch Planting
•March 15, 9 am-12 pm EcoSLO Planting Day - Johnson Ranch
•April 12, 9 am-12 pm EcoSLO Planting Day - Laguna Lake Golf Course
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Arborist Report
Follow-up
•Serrano Heights
•1280 Palm
•1065 Higuera
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The next
Tree Committee
Meeting will be held on
February 24, 2025
@ 5:30 p.m.
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