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Home My WebLink About10-24-2016 TC PacketAgenda Tree Committee TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA October 24, 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 September 26, 2016 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS: 1. 857 Santa Rosa St. 2. 113 Del Sur Way 3. 252 Albert Dr. NEW BUSINESS: Replacement tree follow-up inspections. OLD BUSINESS: 93401 93405 93405 ARBORIST REPORT: Tree City USA #33 Arbor Day Celebration Nov. 5, 2016 Islay Hills Park from 10 am — 12 pm. ADJOURN to next meeting scheduled for Monday December 12, 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 - DRAFT r TREE COMMITTEE Monday, September 26, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee was called to order on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 5:04 p.m. in the Corporation Yard Conference Room, located at 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Matt Ritter. ROLL CALL Present:Alan Bate, Scott Loosley, Angela Soll, Rodney Thurman, Jane Worthy, Chair Matt Ritter Absent: Vice Chair Ben Parker Staff: Ron Combs, City Arborist and Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Will Powers, Islay Street, submitted a proposal regarding following up on approved tree removals to ensure replacement plantings are occurring. CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANGELA SOLL, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ALAN BATE, to approve the minutes of the Tree Committee for the meeting of Monday, August 22, 2016. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSLEY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS ITEM 2. Tree Removal Applications 2 4027 SANTA FE (Eucalyptus) Jenna Mitchell, property representative, discussed the removal request. She felt there was a possible safety hazard to vehicles in the parking lot and that nearby trees were not allowed to thrive. Mr. Combs reported the tree was fairly healthy and he could not make the findings necessary to approve removal. He noted that Fish & Game would need to be consulted if it were to be removed. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers felt the large tree could be retained with pruning. Mattson Ruddell, certified arborist, stated pruning would not salvage the tree. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. Ms. Soil was unable to identify the tree and would be abstaining from voting. The Committee did not feel the tree was particularly hazardous and while pruning might help, removal would not harm the character of the neighborhood and would allow nearby trees to thrive. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BATE, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to approve the removal request based on doing so would not harm the character of the neighborhood or environment, pending Fish & Game approval, and required replacement planting with one 15 -gallon riparian species within 45 days of tree removal. Motion passed 5-0-1-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSLEY, RITTER, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: SOLL ABSENT: PARKER - 1335 CAVALIER The item had been withdrawn from consideration - 777 SERRANO (Cypress, 2 peppers) Mike Brass, applicant, discussed the removal request, noting that the peppers had poor structure and once the cypress were removed, nearby oaks would thrive. Mr. Combs stated that due to diameter limits, the cypress would be removed without review approval. He said the peppers were healthy and he could not make his necessary findings to allow for removal. DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 2 3 Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers favored removal of the peppers. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. The Committee discussed the application. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BATE, to approve the removal request based on doing so would not harm the character of the neighborhood or environment and required replacement with two 15 -gallon trees to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removals. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSLEY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER - 1135 BUCHON (6 Coast live oaks) Applicant Mike Conecho discussed the removal request and the need to think out the trees so other trees could thrive and to allow for garden sunlight. Mr. Combs reported that the trees were healthy and he could not make his necessary findings to allow for removal. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers agreed thinning out the trees would enhance the property. Mike White, neighbor, agreed the oaks were crowding other trees on site. Mr. Ruddell, applicant's representative, stated they planned to do replacement plantings. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. The Committee determined which trees were slated for removal in the heavily planted site. There was conflicting discussion about the merits of removal individual trees and felt the voting should be done separately. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BATE, to approve the removal of Tree #5, based on promoting good arboricultural practice and required no replacement planting. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 3 W AYES: BATE, LOOSLEY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, to approve the removal of Tree #1, based on promoting good arboricultural practice and required no replacement planting. Motion passed 5-1-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSLEY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: BATE ABSENT: PARKER ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to approve the removal of Tree #6, based on promoting good arboricultural practice and required one 15 -gallon replacement planting to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted on site. Motion passed 4-2-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSLEY, RITTER, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: BATE, SOLL ABSENT: PARKER ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BATE, to deny the removal of Trees #2, 3 & 4, as he could not make any of the necessary findings to approve removal. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSLEY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT PARKER - 878 LINCOLN (Mexican fan palm) Michael Mills, applicant, discussed the removal request, stating the palm fronds posed a safety hazard. Mr. Combs agreed there was some potential for hardship issues, but stated he could not make his necessary findings to allow for removal. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers felt the tree should be removed. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 4 5 ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BATE, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and requiring one 15 -gallon replacement tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removal. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSELY, NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER - 570 PACIFIC (Redwood) RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY Sean Collarman, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request, noting that the roots were lifting the hardscape, limbs were hitting the house, and the trunk was bowing the fence. He stated the tree was also damaging neighbor's property. Mr. Combs reported that the large healthy tree was causing some fence and hardscape issues, but he could not make his necessary findings to allow for removal. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers stated the tree was in place prior to the structures being built and the construction should have accommodated the tree. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. Ms. Worthy agreed with Mr. Powers' comment. Mr. Bate was abstaining from voting as he did not see the tree, but felt that based on the photos, the tree could be removed. There was general Committee discussion. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY CHAIR RITTER, to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and requiring one 15 -gallon replacement tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removal. Motion passed 5-0-1-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSELY, RITTER, NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: BATE ABSENT: PARKER SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 5 R - 777 FOOTHILL (6 carrotwood) Steve Franzman, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and the owner's desire to plant 24" box trees within the landscaping plan and retaining wall project. Mr. Combs discussed past removals on site. Dennis Noble, project architect, discussed the construction plans. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers felt there had been no follow-up re past plantings and stated he did not favor removal and construction should accommodate the trees in place. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. The Committee agreed the trees were in decline. Mr. Thurman felt the construction process had not been followed correctly and this effort felt "after the fact." ACTION: MOTION BY CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and requiring six 36" box Chinese Pistache replacement trees planted within 45 days of tree removals. 24" box trees could be substituted if Mr. Combs felt that was better warranted. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSELY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER - 11766 LOS OSOS VALEY ROAD (Liquid amber) Alex Del Rio, applicant, discussed the removal request, stating the roots are ruining the driveway, sidewalk and sewer lateral. Mr. Combs agreed there were roots issues, but he could not make his necessary findings for allowing removal. Public Comments: Chair Ritter opened the public hearing. Mr. Powers agreed with Mr. Combs' comment. Chair Ritter closed the public hearing. The Committee discussed the application. DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 6 7 ACTION: MOTION BY CHAIR RITTER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, to approve the removal request, based on promoting good arboricultural practice, and requiring one 15 -gallon replacement tree to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removal. Motion passed 6-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, LOOSELY, RITTER, SOLL, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: PARKER OLD BUSINESS There was discussion of Advisory Body Goals and the Committee agreed the priorities were funds for an additional full-time Tree Dept. staff member and more funding for contract work. ARBORIST REPORT Mr. Combs introduced Doug Forrest and discussed budget updates. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS There were no items to discuss. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., at the Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE ON XX/XX/2016 DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of September 26, 2016 Page 7 f/� Urban Forest Services SCANNED 2` Prsdc. k ' o...;i1 ! u!; -- (. is ./i . 1:'i•:'L.i$ ifs t=U6 7f IL17D _ 4x E.,E.f.c:.JNG TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see section E on back. ESS: CITY: 119 ADDRESS: CITY: '5L O FE 7ejz ow nteied : Letter: �I n. ZIP: Cr 3 PHONE: { y PHONE: [ U5 r 2 3 y— 353 7 EMAIL7(,rW! r 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 El No ❑ Unknown ❑ Dog In the yard? Yes ❑ No E. Reason for tree removal? ATPlease draw a sketch map in box below. Show building outlines, streete and only trees) to be removed represented with an X or you may submit a detailed landscape / site plan along with this application form. Tree SPGcies— S�� Proposed Replacement Tree(e) �� d ALi Address of Tree(s) 5a"4L &e 5a"4CrC=.Sb MK #Trees f SawsIrl &�-.-jv X tree(s) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to Identify prior to Inspection. f— x By signing this application I agree to replant trees) on my property within 45 days of tree removal, If required by City Arborist or as a condruKof the $81 AO Permit granted by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 8 months_. Property Owner's sip ApplicarR's Signatu S Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9888 or scan and email to ribs slocitv.ora JR, FOUNDATIONSUPPORT TECHNOLOGY Inspection Report July 26, 2016 No Photo Taken 857 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 351 HIGM-AMDRIW PHONEBW-543.91665 S4NL.,UIS OBI. PO CA 931405 FAX eW -238.1198 EWAILJR CGL.ORALNET LJCENSENO. 412TBO 2" v, a `o O N n � ro� Edrim Strraura Appro. o Appmximtle Approximae S y Lorafimi Or Lxation Of Locadon or Crick In I Crack to Crack In Fomdaban FoundaEon Fotmdatioa i Andy.ndlaa D Q GO Approximate Ce Location orTme a w� i� .. %. - � .� Fri - i� �' ■ Urban Forest Services TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION If related to development, see Section E on back. OWNER:�� ADDRESS:46,6,Z 144y4oy� I-A.4-�1Xk11 _tzV CITY: h4�1,�Ag� ZIP:9�� 0 PHONE: ( 1J10 ) -71,5. 1 e�—// For Office Use Only: Entered:__J___/_ Letter:��_ APPLICANT' 7'%Q.11E Tb T?, rr_ ATI ,21pl: Ili CITY: G� ZIP4 PHONE. ( ) • !it -I �j 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-05'No ❑ Unknown ❑ Reason for tree removal? %�►; Dog in the yard? Yes ❑ No -0— ,!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 q(1_ : Proposed Replacement Tree(s) NUL-rf- 71Pc-1A <. Address of Trees) I � Vii-- fir _ Cross -Street r 'fJ L # Trees_ This application is a revision of the original application filed on 7/19/16. The revised plan is to remove just one of the two pines trees that are currently up near the street along the front of the property. This application is to remove only the northern of the two trees. The northern tree is within the City ROW (a street tree) and the southern tree is approximately six to seven feet behind the ROW line with a trunk entirely within the property line of 113 Del Sur per recent professional land survey. This property is essentially complete with the City building permit process (PLBLDG-3381-2016) for a remodel to include an addition to the rear of the house along with a rebuild of the current one car garage into a two car garage. The only City department yet to approve the permit is Public Works who has two final requirements: assure them that the entire sewer lateral from the house all the way to the main street sewer tie-in will be replaced, and commit to installation of an ADA compliant sidewalk along the entire property frontage. The sewer lateral runs from the north wall of the house and under the northern pine to the City main in the street. An ADA compliant sidewalk behind the curb conflicts with the existing tree. The property owner desires to support the community benefit that sidewalks provide and each increment of sidewalk that can be accomplished will eventually complete the neighborhood. 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 tl>�5 00 Permit granted by Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 months. Property Owner's Sign Applicant's SignatL �✓��_—t_0 Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcon11}sQ1s{Qcky_QL 10/07/2016 11:50 8055444854 FOSTER ENTERPRISES PAGE 01101 SCqNNEO Urban Forest Services ' For ofloUse Only: 25 Prada Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 0¢� $05.7$1.804,542-.986BEntered-�� slocity,org Lefler: TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION if related to development, see Section E on back. OWNER: F;1_ V f APPLICANT: ADDREESSI,2 <5 2_ .t�`+ Z) y \� ADDRESS: y+ CITY: S )v't W (�, [��J( ZkP: ] CITY: ZIP: PHONE: ( (p PHONE: ( ) EMAIL: l 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 ❑ Noulm Unknown ❑ Dog in the yard? Yes 19 No El Reason for tree removai? 1 Lw I, �G }� Ci A5 Please 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. T, 09-*.- 00T Tree Species l Proposed Replacement Tree(s) Address of Tree(s) - � Cross -Street ` [WO, .,*Trees 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 City Arborist or as a randit th1,019, Property Owner's Sig Applicant's Signet my property within 45 days of tree removal, if required by d by -Tree Committee. Permit valid for 6 th Date !d 1' Date Q 1P Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.8868 or scan and email to rcombs0.sloci .0m _-3t ARBOR Lp)-A Y E L R 1, r-\A"11'1�LUN` SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 10 am- 12 pm ISLAY HILLS PARK 1511 Tank Farm Road A family fun event by Public Works Urban Forest Services