HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree summary Lots 2, 4, 7, & 8 - Nov. 16, 2012 Dave’s Tree Service
625 Jameson Ct
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)481-1038
November 16, 2012
Site Visit - San Luis Estates
I visited the lots 2, 4, 7, and 8 on the end of San Luis Drive in San Luis Obispo on Thursday,
November 15. The meeting was attended by Kyle Harris and Mel (representing the trustee of the
properties).
Several of the proposed building envelopes encroach within the dripline of the existing Coast
Live Oaks, Quercus agrifolia. Exploratory trenches should be dug to determine precise root
location and size. A better recommendation can then be made as to the type of foundation (ie slab
or raised) and tree protection measures.
The plans used were dated 11-7-12 and prepared by Harris Architecture and Design. Most
surveyed trees had a number (diameter) and a tag number. All tree numbers given are the tag
number unless otherwise noted.
Lot 2
Remove trees 7 and 10
Raise canopy on tree 8
Remove lowest limb on tree 9
Remove lowest limb on tree 30 (included bark and decayed 8” pruning cut) and the next limb up
overhanging lots 2 and 3
Lot 4
Remove tree 9/8 (no tag)
Remove 2 lowest limbs on tree 22
Raise canopy on Tree 27
Lot 7
Remove trees 47, 56, 57, 58 59, 60
I recommend the removal of tree 46. It has many areas of decay in the trunk and would require
removal of several large limbs for building clearance. The canopy would still overhang the
structure. I believe the threat of limb failure poses a significant hazard to any structure placed
within the canopy.
Lot 8
Remove trees 61, 62, 63, 68, and tree 5 (no tag) - many of these trees are shown as multiple trees
but are 1 tree with multiple trunks
Remove trunk to the north on tree 69 (included bark on 2 primaries at 3’ above grade)
Dave Ragan
ISA Certified Arborist WE-0345A
State Contractors License #544988