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From: Mila Vujovich-LaBarre <
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 3:19 PM
To: Advisory Bodies; Gomez, Aaron; Pease, Andy; Harmon, Heidi; Rivoire, Dan; Christianson,
Carlyn; Davidson, Doug; Combs, Ron; Cohen, Rachel
Subject: 71 Palomar - Tree Committee and ARC
Please forward this email onto the Tree Committee Members and the Architectural Review Commission
Members.
Dear Ron Combs, Doug Davidson, Rachel Cohen, Tree Committee Members, and Architectural Review
Committee (ARC) Members,
Please clarify and justify the review process for the removal of more than 50 trees at 71 Palomar. In the
draft of minutes for the December 12th Tree Committee, it states that Rachel Cohen said the ARC will
have the final decision on what will happen to the trees. It was my impression that the Tree Committee
had the ability to grant or deny tree removal, not the ARC.
Also, in the December 12, 2016, Tree Committee minutes, Tree Committee members stated that there
were "inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the consultant arborist report," and that the ARC should
disregard the report. Looking at the agenda items for the ARC it appears as though Rincon has made
some minor adjustments to their initial report. Has the Tree Committee seen the adjusted report? Will the
ARC use the Rincon report to come to a decision about the trees?
Having been invited onto the property by the previous tenants, I was able to view the trees, wildlife, and
Master Listed Historical home up close. The trees on the property at 71 Palomar represent an urban
forest that should be protected. Disturbing the trees will also upset the established foundation of the
treasured Sandford House.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to a response to my questions at your earliest
convenience.
Sincerely,
Mila Vujovich-La Barre
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405