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September 9, 2013
Chad and Michelle Perlich
2225 Exposition Dr. #1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Your application for tree removal at 2171 San Luis Dr. has been reviewed by the City of San Luis
Obispo Arborist. Since the existing conditions did not allow the City Arborist to make a favorable
finding regarding removal of the tree(s), the matter has been forwarded to the City of San Luis
Obispo Tree Committee, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1153, Section 12.24.180.
In cases such as this when the City Arborist cannot authorize a tree removal, the Tree Committee,
which is comprised of five members, will review your application and inspect the tree(s) in
question. The Tree Committee may authorize removal if it finds one of the following
circumstances: (a) the tree is causing undue hardship to the property owner, (b) removing the tree
promotes good arboricultural practice, (c) removing the tree will not harm the character or
environment of the surrounding neighborhood.
Therefore, members will then take up the issue at the next Tree Committee meeting scheduled for
September 23, 2013 at 5:00 pm , in Conference Room A at the City Corporation Yard, 25 Prado
Road. A copy of the agenda will be sent prior to the meeting and you, or your agent, are required
to attend the meeting in order for the Committee to take action on your request.
At the meeting, the City Arborist will provide a brief overview of the circumstances surrounding
your proposed removal of the trees, after which you will be given an opportunity to explain your
reasons for requesting the removal. The Committee members will then address your concerns and
deliberate the facts to determine whether they should, in fact, grant or deny your request or provide
you with other options.
Any decision rendered by the Tree Committee can be appealed to the City Council if you are not
satisfied with the Tree Committee's decision.
If you have any questions regarding this process, you may contact Ron Combs at (805) 781-7023,
Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Ron Combs
City Arborist / Urban Forester