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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2025 TC Staff presentation1 City of San Luis Obispo Tree Committee Meeting May 19, 2025 2 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. 9 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 – April 28, 2025 Tree Committee Meeting Minutes 10 Tree Removal Convenience Application to remove five (5) Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) located in the backyard of 2777 Flora St. Applicant: Joshua Davis Item 5.a: TREE-0179-2025 (2777 Flora St) May 19, 2025 11 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. 12 Location •2777 Flora St. •Applicant is requesting to remove 5 Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) 13 El Paseo Ct View 14 15 Compensatory Planting 5 trees onsite (1:1): 1 dogwood in the front yard 2 jacaranda in the parkway (El Paseo Court), and 2 non-fruiting Olives in the backyard 16 Summary of Applicable Criteria 12.24.090.G(1-7) •G(1) Size of Tree : 5 Mexican Fan Palms with a large canopies for species •G(2) Location: Trees are highly visible from public right-of-way •G(3) Species: Trees are non-native •G(4) Forestry Best Practice: Canopy cover is currently high onsite. 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 meets required minimum for replanting (1:1). •G(7) Heritage Status: Not a Heritage Trees. •https://sanluisobispo.municipal.codes/Code/12.24.090.G 17 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. An action 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. 17 18 PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION 19 COMMENT & DISCUSSION Item 6.a. Arborist Report Receive a brief update from Urban Forester Program Coordinator / City Arborist, Walter Gault. 20 Arborist Report Tentative Tree Locations for Winter-Spring 2025-2026 Planting Season: Arbor Day: Early November, Santa Rosa Park Keys for Trees: Santa Rosa Park 21 Santa Rosa Park 22 The next Tree Committee Meeting will be held on June 23, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.