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Home My WebLink About02-23-2015 TC Agenda Packet,- -. Agenda erg, Tree Committee TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Monday February 23, 2015 Begins at 5:00 pm Corporation Yard - Conference Room A 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA The complete packet of applications may be reviewed at the front counter of the City Clerk's office during business hours, located in City Hall at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo. PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments limited to five minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff, and if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes for January 26, 2015 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS: 1. 804 Vista Del Arroyo 93405 2. 245 Clover Dr. 93405 3. 551 Stoneridge Dr. 93401 4. 1720 San Luis Dr. 93401 5. 359 Foothill Blvd. 93405 6. 1743 Quail Dr. 93405 7. 21 & 58 Los Verdes 93401 8. 772 Palm St. 93401 NEW BUSINESS: • Overview of PG &E vegetation management program OLD BUSINESS: ARBORIST REPORT: • Discuss recent storm response numbers from Dec 11th & 12th 2014. • Explore the Urban Forest page on the City's new web site. • http: / /www.slocity.org /government/ department - directory /public- works- departmentJtrees -and- urban - forestry • Debut of new one page Tree Removal Application ADJOURN to next meeting scheduled for Monday March 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm held at the City Corporation Yard located on 25 Prado Road Conference Room A. Whe City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Corp Yard Office at (805) 781 -7220 at least 7 days before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781 -7107. Draft Minutes Tree Committee Corporation Yard Conference Room, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Patty Andreen, Trey Duffy, and Scott Loosley STAFF PRESENT: Anthony Whipple, Barbara Lynch Ms. Andreen called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of December 9, 2014 Mr. Duffy moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Loosley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 1. 346 Woodbridge (Sycamore) The applicant discussed the removal request and outlined her desire to install drought - tolerant landscaping. She felt the tree was in failing health and did not think removal would harm the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Whipple reported the healthy theme tree had been well maintained. Mr. Duffy did not think the application met the criteria necessary to allow for removal. Mr. Loosley agreed, stating it was hard to determine healthy during dormancy and suggested that the applicant return if the tree showed true signs of failing during its leaf -out period. 2 Mr. Duffy moved to deny the removal request, as he could not make any of the necessary findings for removal. Mr. Loosley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 2160 Santa Barbara (Alder) Mr. Whipple reported that the large, healthy tree was dormant at this time and noted minor sidewalk lifting. Garrett Olson, Fire Chief, discussed the removal request and the installation of a 9/11 Memorial on site. He discussed the memorial being an enhancement to the site and the community and noted that the sooty mold in the tree would stain the granite and steel. He also discussed the sidewalk displacement being a current trip hazard and impediment to wheelchair access and felt that the memorial construction would exacerbate the problem. He felt root pruning would be a temporary fix and the trip hazard would increase with more foot traffic visiting the memorial. He reported that they planned to plant two box California live oak and 12 15- gallon Brisbane box trees. Mr. Loosley agreed the memorial would be an enhancement to the community. Ms. Andreen noted that while the ARC had previously not been fully supportive of the removal, she found the applicant's presentation compelling and favored supporting the removal. Mr. Loosley moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required replacement planting of the 14 trees as proposed to be planted within 45 days of tree removal. Ms. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 651 Foothill (6 Ficus) Lori Anderson, facility manager for the church, discussed the removal request and stated that these parking lot trees were damaging the curb and asphalt, creating a hazard. She wanted to remove the trees in a pro- active manner and replace them with six crepe myrtle to be planted with root barriers to eliminate future problems. Mr. Whipple noted there was some hardscape damage and that it was brought before the Commission because the site was part of a development plan. Mr. Duffy felt the damage was minor. Mr. Loosley believed the Ficus would get larger and would create more problems planted within such narrow planter areas. He favored removal before the trees grew to create more problems. Ms. Andreen stated she saw no evidence of hardscape damage and while she had been leaning towards denial, she agreed there might be merit in removing them before problems increased. Mr. Whipple suggested a staggered removal approach. Mr. Loosley moved to approve removal of the two trees at the east end at this time, and directed staff to work with applicant on a phased removal plan in the future. He required replacement planting of two 15- gallon crepe myrtle to be planted within 45 days of the tree removals. Ms. Andreen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1135 Santa Rosa (Eucalyptus) Mark Brazil, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and noted that the project design had been submitted for approval with the City. He reported that the roots were damaging the sidewalk, parking lot and curb and that the existing water meter is conflicting with the location of the tree. He stated that the water line would be replaced in the new design, as would the hardscape. He suggested replacement planting of three to five 36" Quercus agrifolia. Mr. Whipple felt the tree had been well maintained and only noted curb cracking. Mr. Loosley stated he would prefer to see the comprehensive plan for the site once the design was complete and approved, which would include a landscaping plan. Mr. Duffy moved to continue the item to a date uncertain to allow the plans to get finalized and the applicant to return with the removal request. Mr. Loosley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Keith Pellemeier, former City representative, noted that if the ARC approves the plan, Mr. Combs would be able to approve the plan and the item would not necessarily return to Committee. 0 5. 537 Luneta (Cypress) Shawn Collarman, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and the owner's desire to build a deck and re- landscape. Mr. Whipple noted it was a large, healthy tree. Mr. Loosley moved to deny the removal request, as he could not make any of the necessary findings for removal. Ms. Andreen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 505 Brizzolara (Cedar) Ron Rinnell, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and felt the applicant was experiencing undue hardship and that the hardscape was cracking. He also noted PG &E was planning to top the tree, as it was interfering with the wires and that PG &E favored removal. He noted replacement planting would be Chinese pistache. Mr. Whipple reported this was a large, healthy tree and that he did not see evidence of hardscape damage. Mr. Duffy felt the tree could be pruned to mitigate the line interference and agreed with Mr. Whipple's comments. Mr. Loosley felt the tree was important to the skyline and the neighborhood and agreed it could be pruned to mitigate PG &E issues. Justin Kephart, PG &E representative, stated that he had not seen the tree, but discussed PG &E's option of pruning for directional growth and after viewing pictures of the tree, he felt the tree could probably be retained with proper pruning. Ms. Andreen did not feel reasons for removal were adequately outlined in the application. Mr. Loosley moved to deny the removal request, as he could not make any of the necessary findings for removal. Ms. Andreen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. 1675 Calle Joaquin (20 eucalyptus) Mr. Rinnell, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and the owner's concern about the clear hazard presented by the trees, noting that trees had fallen in the past. He stated the secondary growth was weak and felt the whole stand was hazardous and unstable. He recommended replanting with native species. Larry Martinelli, property owner, reiterated his concern about the liability pertaining to the trees along the creek and protecting Motel 6 from falling trees. He also noted the problems with homeless encampments within the stand of trees at the back of the property. Ms. Andreen agreed the liability potential created undue hardship. The Committee discussed the specifics of the trees proposed for removal. Mr. Duffy moved to have all of the proposed trees banded for staff review and granted approval, pending staff discretion, for removing the trees that presented a hazard to Motel 6 and /or were too unstable in the creek area, as well as any trees on site that staff felt should be removed. Ms. Andreen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Review of Palm Tree Removals by PG &E: 990 Industrial Way Mr. Whipple outlined community and property owner complaints about topping and ruining the palm trees on site and raised the questions as to whether the City was entitled to levy fines and sanctions for ordinance infraction. Justin Kephart, PG &E representative, discussed the PG &E rules and regulations pertaining to how tree pruning and removal work is dictated in order to protect trees from falling into and interfering with power lines. He noted that all trees needed to be pruned to allow for an 18" wire clearance span within a one year period and that palm fronds can fall into the wires and cause outages. He discussed the details of December storm issues and the power outages caused and stated the trees had been topped to mitigate issues and that the clean -up work could not be performed in a timely manner due to issues raised in storm management elsewhere in the county. on He stated that he felt PG &E had been given permission to take out the stand of trees from the property owner's representative, who in fact was the owner's brother. He noted that if the representative had not given permission to remove the trees, they would have radically pruned them instead; understanding that PG &E had permission to remove the trees, they were topped in a manner as to precede removal. Sean Nagel, attorney for the property owner, distributed background information and regulation documentation. He asked for clarification on the need to have performed the extreme topping and clear- cutting work and noted that PG &E did not get permission from the actual property owner, who was very upset with the loss of the favored trees and wanted replacement of the trees and reimbursement for the clean -up work paid to an outside company because PG &E had not returned to do the work for three weeks. Mr. Loosley noted that at least 10 of the trees would not survive. The Committee agreed that as a three - member committee, they did not feel comfortable moving forward with discussion on the item until more Committee members were able to be in attendance. John Shoals, PG &E representative, discussed the overview of the work project and agreed with the need for more discussion between PG &E and the property owner, as well as being able to explain the particular process to the Committee at a time when a full Committee was present. The Committee agreed with the hope that between City staff, PG &E and the property owner, a resolution could be reached. They agreed to hear the item should it come back at a future meeting. ARBORIST REPORT Discuss Recent Storm Response Numbers from Dec. 11 & 12, 2014 The item was tabled until Ron Combs was in attendance to speak to it. New City Website Launch - January 30, 2015 Barbara Lynch discussed the new site design, created with a goal to be more user - friendly to the community. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to next regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary city of San Luis OBIspo 7C)6C�, 25 Prado Road . San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781 -7220 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION * *If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application. ** IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied by a "sketch -map." Include the street, sidewalk, buildings and all trees proposed for removal marked with an X. Please draw on the back of this form or a separate sheet of paper. This information will help during the Arborist's site visit and will expedite the application process. SCANNED For Office Use Only: Entere j_ °�_& Letlter 1 j-Ll _ U NOTE: If a tree does not meet the City Arborist's criteria for a non -fee removal, your application will be referred to the Tree Committee for review.. If the removal is approved at the Tree Committee Meeting, a permit will be issued 10 days later, after the required posting period. Tree Permits are $81 per address, payable by cash or check only to City of San Luis Obispo. Tree removal applications must be received by the 2nd Monday of the month to be considered for the Tree Committee meeting held on the 4th Monday of the month. Owner's Name: �A L-'-an L �- tCAc�VA-Ya —Phone( gCO S WI-M1.1 Mailing Address: brA ViS-�Q --�) CL zRhV -b Zip Codeq;� r Applicant (if other than owner) Phone ( Applicant's Address: Zip Code Address of Tree Y) G) y Spa b e1 A eedke)X Street S # of Trees_ Type of Tree (common name) 3�1,P C Dog in Yard? Yes or Nod, Reason for removal: �r�r�n �� b z-,N6,r,,(\ Proposed replacement tree (required *) c- o c\ Z L rte. U.p coo* *Street Trees must be replaced with an approved tree from the Master Street Tree List available on our website http:/I www. slocity. org/ publicworksfdocurnents .asD #sttrees . Private tree replacement is at the owner's choice. ➢ Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. ➢ If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ➢ Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal, Since tree removal permits are valid for 6 months, you may wait to pick up your permit until you are sure a replacement tree(s) can be installed. TREES MUST BE BANDED, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT WITH TAPE OR RIBBON PRIOR TO ARBORIST'S INSPECTION. MAIL or FAX completed form to: City Arborist 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fax (805) 542 -9868 Owner's Signatu Applicant's SignaturerC`�( Ij',Date The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781 -7410. Rev. 5113 � zo Stiff Gu TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION ALTON L. DREKE MARTHA E. DREKE PROPERTY: HOME: 804 VISTA DEL ARROYO SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93405 S 43 -Rglj VISTA COLLADOS 7 Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3218 +i` = 805.781.7220 tax 805.542.9 68 slocity.org 7(r TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. SCANNED For Office Use Only: Entered:��c�/ �I S Letter: OWNER: C i C4, S LO APPLICANT: Pv b) i L W Ork,S - Sil,eP- s ADDRESS: ICJ 'P MAO PA ADDRESS: CITY: SLO ZIP: q -6401 CITY: ZIP PHONE: (,�b5 ) -� I _ -1 , , PHONE: ( ) EMAIL: EMAIL: Private tree removals may require replacement tree(s) to be planted on site as a condition of approval. City Street Tree removals must be replaced with species from the Street Tree Master List - see website. Is this a City Street Tree? Yes ® No ❑ Unknown ❑ Dog in the yard? Yes El No El Reason for tree removal? RootS I'1cvVt✓ � 1.4 -e_� S i Ae W0J k- ,CSPlease draw a sketch map in box below. Show building outlines, streets and only tree(s) to be removed represented with an X or you may submit a detailed landscape / site plan along with this application form. Tree Species �7 AG_}j si-10 Proposed Replacement Tree(s) F�QI'yl S 1 Address of Tree(s) L+j C OVe-Y- Cross - Street RanC110 # Trees I -2-45 C I over' X tree(s) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to identify prior to inspection. By signing this application I agree to replant tree(s) on my property within 45 days of tree removal, if required by City Arborist or as a condition of the $81.00 Permit granted by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 months. Property Owner's Signature ] % C) f. _t LO Date o� 5 Applicant's Signature Date /- -�._' /S Submit completed applicat[6n to adOressAbove, fax to $05.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs(a-�slocity.org Jan.23.2015 03:19 PM Jeff Green 8057840456 PAGE. 2/ 3 SCANNfO L J A u city of san tui s ompo 25 Pmdo Read . San Luis Ott apo, CA 93401 (eos) 781 -7220 For Office. Use Only! TREE R §Mgy& APPLICATION rr entered�/�� "If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your requesti et through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Stre as part of your Planning Application. " I, fetter IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied by a "sketch -map." Include the street, sidewalk, buildings and all trees proposed for removal marked with an X. Please draw on the back of this form or a separate sheet of paper. This Information will help during the Arbodst's site visit and will expedite the application process, NOTE; If a tree does not meat the City Arborist's criteria for a non -fee removal, your application will be referred to the Free Comtttittee for review. If the removal is approved at the True Committee Meeting, a permit will be issued 10 days later, after the required posting period. Tree permlt>m are X91 Der addross. payable by cash or check only to City of San Luis Obispo. Tree removal applications must be received by the 2 "d Monday of the month to be considered for the Tree Committee meeting held on the 0 Monday of the month. Owner's Name: (; Ea / �,'L L Rhone (Sa� �!�• �-5�� Malling Address: S -T n e r; r. L�- L.t, 0 s Zip Code 93 YO Applicant (if other than owner) 1 ij= ba r- Phone (Pos) .7.Z Z, rV g o Applicant's Address: ]7O- T1 crV- A #rr-e Ma r r U A.� ZJp Code 9.311 t{ Z Address of Tree S$/ Dr- X Street Qr,orokL Si-re c+' # of Trees / Type of Tree (common name), ca 6:; �,Z) I 1,.,L C D A it ,Dog in Yard? Yes or h o Reason for removal; FA "I Proposed replacement tree (required ") [5 "Street Trees must be replaced with an approved tree from the Master Street Tree List available on our website L)UP lwww, slocity,; org/ aul, li(,wc)rkHldocuments.a$p #sttrees . Private tree replacement IS at the owner's cholCe. Application will be considered only if entirely rifled out and signed by owner. If considereflon of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent ere required to attend the meeting and will be notified. > If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Waits Department at 919 Palm Street. > Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. Since tree removal permits are valid for 6 months, you may wait to pick up your permit until you are sure a replacement trees) can be installed. IREES MUBT BE BANDED, AT SHOULDERIMHT WiTFI TAPE DR RIBBON PRIOR i T MAIL or FAX completed form to: City Arborist 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fax (805) 542 »9969 Owner's Signature pate If Applicant's Signature -� VtA Date l /;L 3 //s The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to Include the dlsablO In ell of It services, prNmms and activities, Telecommunications Devloa for the NO (805) 781 -7410, R&W, $113 Jan.23.2015 03:20 PM Jeff Green 0 U iii rn CD -a. 31. Mason Way LO 3 -n (,Vj Q e" Macon Way 8057840456 PAGE. 3/ 3 A -,vm " .I city of San lugs OBISPO 0 25 Prado Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781 -7220 For Office Use Only: TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION I S �� Entered_J�_ * *If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application. *" Lettejvj-3 —J] IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied by a "sketch- map." Include the street, sidewalk, buildings and all trees proposed for removal marked with an X. Please draw on the back of this form or a separate sheet of paper. This information will help during the Arborist's site visit and will expedite the application process. NOTE: If a tree does not meet the City Arborist's criteria for a non -fee removal, your application will be referred to the Tree Committee for review. If the removal is approved at the Tree Committee Meeting, a permit will be issued 10 days later, after the required posting period. Tree Permits are $81 per address, payable by cash or check only to City of San Luis Obispo Tree removal applications must be received by the 2 "d Monday of the month to be considered for the Tree Committee meeting held on the 4th Monday of the month. Owner's Name: VA IVII, . V- __Phone ( Mailing Address: U _ 6e I L) 6. —Zip CodeA3 4 0 Applicant (if other than owner) —F� 1 7 PhonruAz? `+4 Applicant's Address: -5 0 Y1 I- M 11(p41 � 3 Zip Code 906" 1 Address of Tree % -72, D S41 440 VkowG X Street _li of Trees Type of Tree (common name) l/a Dog in Yard? Yes orXO Reason for removal:_ t4l J?L�v Proposed replacement tree (required') *Street Trees must be replaced with an approved tree from the Master Street Tree List available on our website http://www.slocity.org/publicworks/documents.asp#sttrees . Private tree replacement is at the owner's choice. r Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. Since tree removal permits are valid for 6 months, you may wait to pick up your permit until you are sure a replacement tree(s) can be installed. TREES MUST BE BANDED AT SHOULDER HEIGHT WITH TAPE OR RIBBON PRIOR TO ARBORIST'S INSPECTION. MAIL or FAX completed form to: City Arborist 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fax (805) 542 -9868 Owner's Signature „✓ Datec� %, t C I 1 -'2-(— Applicant's Signatu Date The City of San Luis Obispo is eomr led to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781 -7410. Rev. 5113 17210 SAN LUIS 001 - 151 -006 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO The information contained in this database is intended for informational use only This information is provided for the convenience of users but GEODATA SERVICES ooc not necessarily constitute precise property ownership or legal descriptions of any property, and should not be relied upon as an official 955 MORRO STREET iol),w: record The City of San Luis Obispo makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this data; however, the accuracy of this material is SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 1et guaranteed and users assume responsibility for independent verification of any and all information contained herein prior to use or reliance span such information for any official purpose The City San Luis Obispo disclaims any responsibility or Ilability for any direct or indirect {8015) 781 -7167 an; ;a resulting from the use of this data 1/15/2015 15:24 sr'0104 city of San tui s OBI spo 25 Prado Road . San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781 -7220 For Office Use Only: TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION Entered��,1� * *If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application. ** Letter—pn/—!�-j 1- IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied by a "sketch- map." Include the street, sidewalk, buildings and all trees proposed for removal marked with an X. Please draw on the back of this form or a separate sheet of paper. This information will help during the Arborist's site visit and will expedite the application process. NOTE: If a tree does not meet the City Arborist's criteria for a non -fee removal, your application will be referred to the Tree Committee for review. If the removal is approved at the Tree Committee Meeting, a permit will be issued 10 days later, after the required posting period. Tree Permits are $81 per address, payable by cash or check only to City of San Luis Obispo. Tree removal applications must be received by the 2nd Monday of the month to be considered for the Tree Committee meeting held on the 4th Monday of the month. Owner's Name: Phone (O —/mil Mailing Address: t Zip Code 7j 7i05 Applicant (if other than owner) &0/7 Phone (700� Applicant's Address: 3+lL r -~►`Cf Zip Code %D Address of Tree s X Street � s 5 a >{Ck r� # of Trees_ Type of Tree (common name) Reason for removal: Proposed replacement tree (required *) ^� 2- Dog in Yard? Yes or /�R 7- 4C" 1/r *Street Trees must be replaced with an approved tree from the Master Street Tree List available on our website httg : / /www.slocity.orqipublicworks /documents .asp #sttrees . Private tree replacement is at the owner's choice. ➢ Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. ➢ If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ➢ Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. Since tree removal permits are valid for 6 months, you may wait to pick up your permit until you are sure a replacement tree(s) can be installed. TREES MUST BE BANDED, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT WITH TAPE OR RIBBON PRIOR TO ARBORIST'S INSPECTION. MAIL or FAX completed form to: City Arborist 25 Prado,Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fax (805) 542 -9868 Owner's Signature L s 5,'..'td' * '� _ \ ^; D ',A Date Applicant's Signature_ The City of San Luis Obispo is 781 -7410. G�—o „e fI� /!t� to include the disabled in all of it services, programs and activities. Telecommunicationst0evice for the Deaf (805) �/ Rev. 5/13 �N �N Z. 7ZZ5 fl/ q-y-� 4* d� �J IL 1 III;; f city of san WIS OBIS PO p 25 Prado Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781 -7220 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION * *If your tree removal is related to property development or a remodel, submit your request through the Planning Department at 919 Palm Street as part of your Planning Application. ** IMPORTANT: A tree removal application will only be considered if accompanied by a "sketch- map." Include the street, sidewalk, buildings and all trees proposed for removal marked with an X. Please draw on the back of this form or a separate sheet of paper. This information will help during the Arborist's site visit and will expedite the application process. For Office Use Only: Entered 11301 5 Letter P* / 4 /IS NOTE: If a tree does not meet the City Arborist's criteria for a non -fee removal, your application will be referred to the Tree Committee for review. If the removal is approved at the Tree Committee Meeting, a permit will be issued 10 days later, after the required posting period. Tree Permits are $81 per address, payable by cash or check only to City of San Luis Obispo. Tree removal applications must be received by the 2nd Monday of the month to be considered for the Tree Committee meeting held on the 4th Monday of the month. Owner's Name: Mailing Addres C J k� Phone (� — s: :�3 Zip Code Applicant (if other than owner) Applicant's Address: Phone ( Zip Code Address of Tree - % I X Street 1 # of Trees f Type of Tree (common name) Dog in Yard? Yes or t Reason for removal. Proposed replacemet�t1i�r�req i ) I e. tkAj Wt� 't-� [ *Street Trees must be replaced with an approved' tree frompthe Master Street Tree List available on our website http:// www. slocity .orq /publicworks /documents.asp #sttrees . Private tree replacement is at the owner's choice. ➢ Application will be considered only if entirely filled out and signed by owner. If consideration of this application goes to Tree Committee, you or your agent are required to attend the meeting and will be notified. ➢ If lane closure is required to perform the tree removal work, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department at 919 Palm Street. ➢ Any required "replacement trees" must be installed within 45 days after removal. Since tree removal permits are valid for 6 months, you may wait to pick up your permit until you are sure a replacement tree(s) can be installed. TREES MUST BE BANDED, AT SHOULDER HEIGHT WITH TAPE OR RIBBON PRIOR TO ARBORIST'S INSPECTION. MAIL or FAX completed form to: City Arborist 25 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fax (805) 542 -9868 Owner's Signature Date J' Applicant's Signature _ Date r Az The City of San Luis Obispo is *comtted to include the disabled in all oft services, programs and activities. Telecommunicatlons Device for the Deaf (805) 781 -7410. Rev. 5/13 a 2 f� (D n 3 N U A W G1 to E N W N O C') 00 W W N 4 A m cn N S co W v W C Q N N I W 3 m 'w 3 N X 7c' 3 D C Z N m f n D N (D O N N O Ln D u' Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3218 V a a • 805.781.7220 fax 005.542.9868 slocity.org l=a rre TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. SWAG For Office Use Only: Entered 115 Letter. OWNER:,, APPLICANT: RESS- L .7 � e /G1D ADD SS:dv� m L� I-,os Xfrd i Y: ZIP* rs r CIT 0 ZIP ' � PHONE:( ) _ r PHONE: ( �6� )��g__ EMAIL: �, EMAIL: R(i S ' G' g, o I! Private tree removals may require replacement tree(s) to be planted on site as a condition of approval. City Street Tree removals must be replaced with species from the Street Tree Master List - see website. Is this a City Street Tree? Yes ❑ No 19 Unknown ❑ Dog in the yard? Yes ❑ No El Reason for tr a removal? or ,0 . � W ahEl - )?SPlease draw a sketch map in bo outlines, streets and only tree(s) to be removed �Zla it n 9,�-00 represented with an X or you may submit a detailed landscape / site plan along with this application form. # A/- 6--i Gr r d a w b a r; U weeo * 5$ o nd #59 ,I Tree S ecies r `r' Q Proposed Replacement Tree(s) # l 6& Go .r1'(boAinc� om� )and eS P 'yam *-21 V rfe �'`` Ad ress of ree(s), InI,Q �, ,t,; e a ad #,5`9 Ao5 ,/� rass- treat ,- r s5 sT , re —2- T s fre i s e�r6 na 5Wale (h7''Weear and #599 /00/0 1-15 a1110- o�& X tree(s) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to identify prior to inspection. By signing this application I agree to replant tree(s) on my property within 45 days of tree removal, if required by City Arborist or as a condition of the $81.00 Permit granted by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 months. Property Own Applicant's Si Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs slocity.org X6, ;W,�_ N 0 w Fig N � z y �J z aa a $ M1 IL3aJfM1 i ar *��+'�S^ 4' -'mod ovoa A3i)ma Wi Qs rn a op Szz p a+ e �f f'4 p !r-rM t.Iiylf �f [I• � � ¢ a Y O+ � lii � p •� • p Y f� �� y ii+ L41 v � M1 rti I ` 4f i.Y lr'rA .t- i • mi ^. -•n m \\ a � M 11 y 7 s pt SCANNED LOS VERDES PARK UNIT 1 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC. ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE FOR LANDSCAPE TREE MAINTENANCE PLAN, DECEMBER 27, 2014 As provided in the Homeowners' Association CC &R's the Board of Directors for Los Verdes Park Unit 1 Homeowners' Association, Inc. are elected by the homeowners in the Park. The Board of Directors appoints the Architectural Committee for Landscape to oversee applications for improvements to change or alter any residential parcel or common facility or common area. Interior gardens of residential parcels are not subject to Committee approval. Each committee is composed of no fewer than three nor more than five members. The Architectural Committee for Landscape meets monthly to consider applications for improvements and to address other community landscaping issues including the following: weekly landscape maintenance; irrigation; roof leaf removal; tree maintenance. The committee holds public hearings on improvements and other landscape issues of interest to the general community, including tree removal and placement of new trees. Recommendations from the committee are presented to the Board of Directors who make a final decision on the recommendations. When recommendations are approved, the Board approves the necessary budget for the proposed actions. In the 2015 budget, the Board approved a new budget item for the trees. The Board established a reserve fund of $6000 for tree maintenance. This is in addition to the normal budget for tree trimming and new plantings. In consultation with an arborist, the Architectural Committee for Landscape addresses the following issues: tree trimming; root pruning; identifying trees that are unhealthy or invading nearby structures; replanting new trees; and irrigation. TREE TRIMMING: Los Verdes Park Unit 1 has 330 trees. In 2014, the Homeowners Association trimmed approximately 1/3 of the trees in the park. The Association plans to maintain a three year cycle, trimming 1/3 of the trees each year. LOS VERDES PARK UNIT 1 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC. ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE FOR LANDSCAPE TREE MAINTENANCE PLAN, DECEMBER 27, 2014 Page 2 TREE TRENCHING: The Architectural Committee for Landscape is recommending a list of 24 trees to be trenched or root pruned in 2015. The arborist has advised that the trees may be root pruned again in five years. ROOT BARRIER: The Architectural Committee for Landscape does not recommend using root barrier because two of the three arborists we consulted did not recommend it. Their recommendations were as follows: 1. Greenvale Tree Company did not recommend using root barrier because although the product is warranted to last for ten years, it is seldom effective after five years. Root barrier is used after trenching; trenching provides five years of root control and using root barrier costs $100 to $200 per tree, effectively doubling the cost of trenching. Abetter choice is to root prune a second time in five years. 2. Bunyon Brothers Tree Company recommends using root barrier fabric. In their experience, it lasts indefinitely. 3. Coastal Tree Company did not recommend using root barrier fabric in a park with homes. The product uses strong chemicals and has an odor. If a resident complained that the chemical made them ill , the park would need to remove the root barrier and the chemicals could linger. TREE REMOVAL: Los Verdes Park removed 2 trees in 2014 and has identified 2 trees that need to be removed in 2015. Replanted trees are chosen for drought tolerance and are placed close to residents who will provide supplemental water to the trees through the first year. LOS VERDES PARK UNIT 1 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC. ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE FOR LANDSCAPE TREE MAINTENANCE PLAN, DECEMBER 27, 2014 Page 3 MAINTENANCE AFTER TREE REMOVAL: Coastal Tree Co. noted that we had many groups of three Liquidambars planted very close together. They advised that if one Liquidambar were removed because it is too close to a structure and /or in poor health, that we would need to use caution to protect the two remaining trees. Even after a Liquidambar is removed and the stump is ground down, the roots remaining in the ground are viable and may fuse with the roots of the two remaining trees. Many new trees will grow from the old roots. Landscapers addressing the new growth would need to avoid a systemic product which travels through the roots. If a systemic product is used on the unwanted new growth, the product could carry into the roots of the two healthy remaining trees, harming the trees. TREE INVENTORY: Los Verdes Park Unit 1 Homeowners' Association Board member, Chelsea Ruiz, inventoried every tree in the park and created a map and an online database which facilitates the Park's work in monitoring the park trees. Attachment: Tree Map N N n N m '- fV C' 'SJ A �-a•: N 9t p� NY M Ft Zt N °m 1� 6I all or co M tt �e co M N co 6 w r ? -- m Ia' r 9 C N �� CI F CO C%J N LM - O O M d r- N CO L^ `ct v �� c N M v A4 m m 1 2 3 4 5 6 °i CO i "A' ST LT 91 ST � ~ � � � � ~ m VT �-1 Aa a , LO U') /oti a r _ l!') IN U-) , pp N IUD CD N G M m � M 0.1 H ti LID N m 2t '� B 'f. ?., ro N �^a C:) `n �'n^ O 8 < AND r l� M oo ti� /q co " N m m N m A r 9 ry /117 o LO N L pp m L N ~ N .,, in O r N M �I .�- D+ � � •+ co Co c0 CD n +F-- n m .a an /4Jr v ro a u, is P 00 A / Of Ol ti r m N 00 CN /o a 4J N coI ,, N /W N w � IW CD CD C.0 i N N 5fl t. - L' Q I N ; _J IA ~ �i f� N N N I` qp N N Ch N ub � � _ w ry u' co N a .a N N ti ,a N p \� O .. ~ f� N m LID N co e N '° ( N " 06 10 1.. N co - a C70 co m co Ln m Ip 14 _ w Co C N co n1 Ln a fey 0 70 bt.. IvMo VCA Dorothy Schwartz 21 Villa Court San Luis Obispo, Ca 93402 July 17, 2014 Los Verdes Park # 1 Homeowners Association Farrell Smyth 21 Santa Rosa Blvd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 We purchased our condo in January, 2012, and found that there was a major problem with the patio flooring. The bricks were no longer even because tree roots from the liquidambar tree were intruding, making the floor bricks very uneven. I requested that the HOA remove the tree. I had to have the patio bricks replaced and the repairman treated the patio area near the tree with salt to discourage root growth. Several months ago, I became aware of a new uplifting of the patio bricks. This time the uplifting was by the dining room patio door and the roots causing the problem seem to have come from a new direction. They appear to be infiltrating from under the house. The sliding glass doors at the end of my living room are affected and are difficult to open and close. I note that there are cracks at the back of the kitchen counter where it meets the wall. There is a larger crack in the ceiling by the entry door which may be related. I would like to request that the tree at the back of unit 21 be removed. I would also like to suggest that liquidambar trees not be used anywhere close to houses. They have a shallow root system and are notorious for being destructive of grassy areas. They can be lovely and colorful in the fall, but the problems they cause outweigh their advantages. Sincerely, �— Dorothy Schwartz 805 - 215 -6347 Los Verdes Park 1 Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM Bud Oliver Center at Los Verdes Park 1 in San Luis Obispo, CA WELCOME Meeting called to order at 6:32 PM by Jerry Hsu (President.) Board Members present: Jerry Hsu, Carl MacMahon, Chelsea Ruiz, Bob Barker, and Jean Hyduchak. Other attendees: Janet Kase #36, Ann Moore #46, Carol and Rob Gandy #47, Michael Soliman #20, Dean Werner #74, Violet Butlar #69, Carol Mees #58, Troy Hawkins #78, Don Erb #19, and Larry Smyth from Farrell Smyth Prop. Mgmt. OPEN FORUM Daniel H. #45 Seeking guidelines on architectural item. Pointed toward SAC Chair, Jon Rohrbough. CORRESPONDENCE FROM OWNERS Janet Kase #36 Request to repair signposts in park. Item moved to December agenda. Sarah Flickinger #79 Request to install previously- approved gutter. Carl will contact owners and report back. APPROVE MINUTES Motion made by Jean and seconded to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2014 meeting. MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS Manager's Report (Farrell Smyth Property Management) — see attached Rate increase for 5 Cities Security effective Jan 1, 2015 from $525 to $750 annually. Bob will investigate alternatives. Treasurer's Report — (Farrell Smyth Property Management) Total Income: $29,646. Total Expenses: $21,538. Reserve Expenses: $46,656 which includes $44,850 paving bill and $1,806 Irrigation repairs. Total cash: $134,418. To date, Actual spending compared to Year To Date budgeted match closely in Operational Budget. Landscape Committee (Janet Kase) — see attached Motion made by Bob and seconded to make an immediate reduction to cut back water usage by 25% and evaluate at the next meeting. MOTION CARRIED. $500 previously approved to get water to LOVR hedge, however GLM has indicated this is insufficient to make any repairs. $4,000 estimate for irrigation repairs on Los Osos Valley Rd from entryway to Higuera, and an additional $3,000 for irrigation repairs on LOVR on strawberry stand /101 side. Issue tabled due to upcoming construction on LOVR. Motion made by Bob and seconded to approve $242 for entryway plants as outlined in Landscape Committee Report to Board. MOTION CARRIED. Motion made by Bob and seconded to remove 4 trees as outlined by the LAC's proposal at a cost of $1,850. MOTION CARRIED. Bob will work with LAC and Board to coordinate concrete work related to tree in drainage swale near unit #59. Low vewd elk Park, U vi ii- O nel H vas A Um 21 Santa Rosa St., Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 543 -2636 February 5, 2015 To City of San Luis Obispo Tree Committee: The Los Verdes Park 1 Board of Directors approved removal of the tree behind unit # 21 and the tree between units # 58 and # 59 on November 10, 2014 as proposed by the Landscape Architecture Committee. If there are any questions, please contact me at 805 - 215 -2455 or email at jerryhsu.02@gmail.com. Best regards, Jerry Hsu LVP1 HOA President TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. SCANNED For Office Use Only: Entered:: I/i5 Letter: _;�JJJJA5 OWNER:D'40 Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.3218 t ~ M.7817220 fax 8 5.542.98r�8 t slocity.org TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. SCANNED For Office Use Only: Entered:: I/i5 Letter: _;�JJJJA5 OWNER:D'40 APPLICANT:, Zee ADDRESS: ..��/"[�G ADDRESS: �h CITY:G� ZIP:��/�� CITY: ,�P�/L/�C ZIP: PHONE: ( �f5✓ -) 63 "l00/ PHONE: EMAIL EMAIL: r. Private tree removals may require replacement tree(s) to be planted on site as a condition of approval. City Street Tree removals must be replaced with species from the Street Tree Master List - see website. Is this a City Street Tree? Ye*trNo ❑ Unknown ❑ Reason for tree removal? Dog in the yard? Yes ❑ NoA ire We) tslcr'�crxr .!SPlease draw a sketch map in box below. Show building outlines, streets and only tree(s) to be removed represented with an X or you may submit a detailed landscape / site plan along with this application form. Tree Species ��/�'O�Lc>Doc.� Proposed Replacement Tree(s) aC04G11C Address of Tree(s) �� S�/' Cross - Street 4!o' "/CJ # Trees / �p2 A /in /lam 04 A an se_kow/ � us pcdw, '5 -reel_ X tree(s) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to identify prior to inspection. By signing this application I agree to replant tree(s) on my property within 45 days of tree removal, if required b City Arborist or as a condition of the $ gra #ed by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 mont s. Property Owner's Signature t �°` '�f Date Applicant's Signature. 'Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs(cDslocity.org