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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2016 TC PacketAgenda Tree Committee TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA February 22, 2016 Meeting 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 which is 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 25, 2016 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS: 1. 1973 Huasna Dr. 2. 277 Granada Dr. 3. 1257-1285 Laurel Ln. 4. 4251 S. Higuera St. 5. 12350 Los Osos Valley Rd. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None 93405 93401 93401 93401 93405 ARBORIST REPORT: Tree City USA application approved, #33 for the City of SLO. ADJOURN to next meeting scheduled for Monday March 28, 2016 at 5:00 pm held at the City Corporation Yard located on 25 Prado Road Conference Room A. ® The 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. Minutes Tree Committee Corporation Yard Conference Room, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Olson, Matt Ritter, Jane Worthy, Ben Parker, Scott Loosley, Angela Soil STAFF PRESENT: Ron Combs Mr. Ritter called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. The Committee welcomed new member Angela Soll, ARC representative. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments at this time. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of December 8, 2015 Mr. Parker moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Worthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 1. 493 Bluerock (Coast live oak) The applicant discussed the removal request and believed the tree was in a poor location, was diseased and submitted photos. She stated that Bunyon Brothers had generated a report confirming the disease. She suggested the poor condition could be due to the clay soil and obstructions in the canopy area. She noted there were five healthy oaks in the back. She discussed the re -landscaping proposed and wanted to replace it with am arbutus. She said the HOA had approved the removal. Mr. Combs noted that theme tree removals often come to the Committee and agreed there was evidence of powdery mildew. Mr. Parker also agreed there was evidence of powdery mildew, but felt pruning would open up the canopy, which would "air the tree out" and mitigate the disease. Pj Ms. Worthy confirmed that the fungus would not kill the tree. Mr. Ritter noted that oaks don't tend to thrive in serpentine areas and that the tree was close to the diameter that did not require a permit. Ms. Soll agreed the tree was stressed and favored removal. Mr. Ritter moved to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and required one 15 -gallon tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree's removal. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Ms. Worthy voting against. 2. 1609 Janice (Fan palm) The applicant discussed the removal request and submitted pictures, reporting that dropping fronds had cracked two skylights. She felt the tree/fronds posed a hazard and liability. She reported that the mobile home park manager agreed with the applicant's request to remove the tree, but would not pay the cost. Jim Malone, 1032 Kerry, neighbor, favored removal and confirmed that the Park approved the removal. Bill Van Horbek, Bunyon Brothers, reported that they did maintenance in common areas, but that the Park required individual owners to pay for work done on trees on their respective home sites. Mr. Combs reported that the tree was healthy and he could not make his necessary findings. Ms. Soll discussed the need for ongoing palm pruning and maintenance. Ms. Worthy suggested using the money the applicant would spend on removing the tree to perform routine maintenance on the tree. Mr. Ritter noted this species of tree does not fall down. Ms. Worthy moved to deny the removal request, as she could not make any of the necessary findings to allow removal. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 2245 San Luis Drive (Coast live oak) Dan Ferreira, applicant's representative, discussed the removal requested and the approved site and building plans. He stated that the rear tree was in the house footprint and that it had a significant fall risk assessed if construction moves forward. He 3 confirmed that no further plan revisions could be accommodated to retain the tree and that the tree now posed a hardship. He noted the property had numerous oaks and that a replacement tree could be planted near the street/frontage. Mr. Combs reported the tree was healthy and he could not make the necessary findings for removal. Duncan Osborne, property owner, noted the remaining oaks on the hillside would thrive with the tree's removal. Mr. Ritter felt removal was unavoidable. Ms. Soll stated she needed to abstain, since she was a neighbor. Mr. Duffy moved to approve the removal request, based on undue hardship to the property owner, and required replacement planting as outlined in the proposed plan. Mr. Ritter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1005 Monterey (Ficus) Matt Crisp, City project manager, discussed the project details to upgrade the traffic signal and repair sidewalk and drainage issues, as well as comply with ADA access. He was concerned the tree could be compromised if it remained. He suggested using a bulb -out around the replacement planting. The Committee discussed the viability of retaining the tree and working around it. Mr. Combs noted it was a small specimen. Mr. Ritter discussed the high survivability of the Ficus root system. Mr. Duffy agreed with the need for ADA access. Mr. Duffy moved to approve the removal request, based on undue hardship, and required a 36" box Ficus to be planted as a replacement and strongly encouraged the City to pursue the bulb -out option. Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4 NEW BUSINESS Ms. Worthy discussed funding available from Measure Y and urged the City to make a pitch for using that money at the April meeting. Mr. Combs agreed to discuss the opportunity with her. Ms. Worthy also noted that she had time to revisit removal sites to ensure that replacement plantings were in place, as had been required within the past 12 months. The Committee appreciated her offer and Mr. Combs agreed to get her a list of properties to review. ARBORIST REPORT Mr. Combs discussed recent storm emergency responses, citing 25 calls handled regarding downed limbs in streets and creek clearing. He also reported that the Lunch & Learn event went well, although he noted that not very many targeted City representatives were in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. to next meeting scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary Urban Forest Services 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 !�* _05.781.7220 fax 805.542.9868 _ slocity.org TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. lcolvo For Office Use Only: Entered:-/l�jlQ Letter:A I�/ C7 OWNER: i APPLICANT: C ADDRESS--. I,- L � ADDRESS: � cl :i ! CITY: ZIP PHONE: ( rum j 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 J Unknown ❑ Dog in the yard? Yes XNo E] Reason for tree removal? ,E!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 Proposed Replacement Tree(s) ctc Address of Tree(s) is A-kq-rs r)Q C -- Cross -Street utc>-` # Trees V -t CI U 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 City Arborist or as a conditio"0if the $81.00 Permit gra Property Owner's Signature I _ - property within 45 days of tree removal, if required by ,,by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 months. ll CA Date �/�1 k) Applicant's Signature Date Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs slocitv.org Urban Forest Services SCANNED Far Qffl[e k15e flniy: 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 tit 805,781.7220 fax & 54 .9568 Entered:—bI� (6 slocity.org X Letter: �� �vr4 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. OWNER: APPLICANT: ADDRESS: '1 / _„ �d L� ADDRESS: Y I CITY:S�,V i .l ZIP: ?L 1 J ZIP CITY: �� PHONE: ( S, ) t�-14Ei �5_Z�° PHONE: ( ) 3.�-- 7S— EMAIL q s r ,,,,,.EMAIL t� , ��eeo S 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 ❑ Noz Unknown ❑ Dog in the yard? Yes ❑ No Reason for tree removal? i ,LSPlease 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 �/r'!,r> C C � Proposed Replacement Tree(s) /)�iJ�}�/ IV - Address of Tree(s) 0�7� ldJy�r, Cross -Street .5v''i' Ido # Trees t_ 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 condii of th $ 1.00 Permit granted Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 mon s. Property Owner's Signature �'pc�,n `�5& Date f 1 c ' Applicant's SignatLi Date , Submit complete d`app ti o address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombsCcD-slocity.org urnan Forest Services SCA MED 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.3218 0 t For office Use only: QQ5.7 1 rAi; B r 5 i.9 slocity.org Entered•�/�r� TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If relatedL$�er �� to development, see Section E on back. OWNER: J��RiC,t,I�C i G ADDRESS: � APPLICANT:a��'"1f7n 125}_12 5 L�1v, LAyADDRESS: zviLE CITY: w, Sw PHONE ZIP: %,401 CITY: SLO ` l?ftvEnPtXZT i : dos i ZIP. EMAIL. X83 - poo PhIONE: [ Private tree removals may require replacement tree(s) to be planted oniL City Street Tree removals must be replaced with species from the Street Tree Mas edition s approval. Master Is this a City Street Tree? er List -see website. Yes ❑ No S Unknown ❑ Reason for tree removal? Dog in the yard? Yes 11 No O's -'Pow �i4Tk-rrr e.K s�w„l A5Please draw a sketch map in box below. 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