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Home My WebLink About07-23-2018 TC PacketAgenda TREE COMMITTEE TREE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA July 23, 2018 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 located at City Hall at 990 Palm St. San Luis Obispo and on the City's website: www.slocity.org PUBLIC COMMENT: During 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 three 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 June 25 2018 TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS: 1. 1350 Osos St. 93401 2. 2145.Augusta Ct. 93401 3. 817 Vista del Brisa 93405 NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: Updated STML and tree planting requirements now published in 2018 Engineering Standards ARBORIST REPORT: City Biologist Freddy Otte will discuss whitefly control options for Ficus trees in the downtown district. ADJOURN to next meeting scheduled for August 27, 2018 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 f�, �IItiTREE COMMITTEE Monday, June 25, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee was called to order on Monday, June, 2018 at 5:10 p.m. in the Corporation Yard Conference Room, located at 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Scott Loosley. ROLL CALL Present: Alan Bate, Brian Rolph, Rodney Thurman, Jane Worthy, Chair Scott Loosley (late arrival) Absent: Elizabeth Lucas, Sean O'Brien Staff: Ron Combs, Lisa Woske PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dr. Will Powers, resident, discussed his report on following up on removal and replacement planting actions, noting copies had been sent to Members. He reported that several of the Garden Street replacement plantings were smaller than the mandated sizes. Staff agreed to follow up on Garden Street installations. CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of June 25, 2018 Minutes Jeremy Otto, 2747 EI Cerrito, wanted the minutes to reflect that he had not started removing the tree, but had started construction near it for a retaining wall. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR WORTHY, to approve the June 25, 2018 minutes of the Tree Committee as amended. Motion passed 4-0-3 on the following roll call vote: AYES: BATE, ROLPH, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: LOOSLEY, LUCAS, O'BRIEN PUBLIC HEARINGS BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Tree Removal Applications - 1897 Huasna Ronald and May Hamilton, applicants, discussed the removal request and reported that roots were getting into the main drain and causing sidewalk damage, which created a trip hazard. They also noted the tree was too large for the area. Mr. Combs reported it was a large, healthy tree and he could not make the findings necessary to allow removal. Public Comments: Vice -Chair Worthy opened the public hearing. Dr. Powers did not favor removal. Vice Chair Worthy closed the public hearing. Committee Member Bate felt the sidewalk could be repaired and favored retaining the tree. The remaining Committee members discussed the item, determining that root pruning was not an option for this tree. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROLPH, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to approve the removal request based on undue hardship and required two 15 -gallon replacement trees to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removals. Motion passed 3-1-3 on the following roll call vote: AYES. ROLPH, THURMAN, WORTHY DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of June 25, 2018 Page 2 NOES: BATE ABSENT: LOOSLEY, LUCAS, O'BRIEN - 2747 EI Cerrito (Oak) Jeremy Otto, applicant's representative, discussed the removal request and Construction plans for the site, noting that removal would not harm the character of the neighborhood. He discussed the landscape planting plan that included three mimosas and 40 perimeter 36" box trees. Mr. Combs discussed the Tree Protection Plan guidelines in relation to construction and reported that several neighbors supported the removal. Public Comments: Vice -Chair Worthy opened the public hearing. Dr. Powers did not favor removal. Jim Lau, 2623 EI Cerrito, supported removal. Vice -Chair Worthy closed the public hearing. The Committee discussed the removal request and agreed it was a viable project. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROLPH, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to approve the removal request based on removal would not harm the character of the neighborhood or environment and required three 15 -gallon replacement trees to be chosen from the Master Street Tree list and planted within 45 days of tree removals. Motion passed 4-0-3 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSLEY. ROLPH, NOES: NONE ABSENT: LUCAS, O'BRIEN 1768 Quail (6 pines) THURMAN, WORTHY Judy Oldenkamp, applicant, discussed the removal request and stated that the trees had been poorly pruned and were top heavy and that some of them were DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of June 25, 2018 Page 3 sick. She was concerned some trees would fall in the wind tunnel area and that a few trees had already been removed. Mr. Combs stated the large trees had some disease evident but were overall, fairly healthy and that he could not make the findings to allow removal. He noted that the species was fairly stable. Public Comments: Chair Loosley opened the public hearing. Dr. Powers did not favor removal. Chair Loosley closed the public hearing. The Committee discussed the removal request and agreed the trees were healthy enough and should be monitored for health decline. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE CHAIR LOOSLEY, to deny the removal request, as the necessary findings for removal could not be made. Motion passed 4-0-3 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSLEY. ROLPH, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT- LUCAS, O'BRIEN - 1129 Islay There was no applicant to speak to the item. - 2623 EI Cerrito (Cedar) Jim Lau, applicant, discussed the removal request and reported that the tree was out of scale for the area, was leaning, and that roots had damaged the sewer line. He noted that the nearby fruit trees would thrive if the cedar were removed. Chair Loosley opened the public hearing. Dr. Powers did not favor removal. DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of June 25, 2018 Page 4 Jim Lau, 2623 EI Cerrito, supported removal. Chair Loosley closed the public hearing. The Committee discussed the removal request. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROLPH, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, to deny the removal request, as the necessary findings for removal could not be made. Motion passed 4-0-3 on the following roll call vote: AYES: LOOSLEY. ROLPH, THURMAN, WORTHY NOES: NONE ABSENT: LUCAS, O'BRIEN NEW BUSINESS There was no discussion at this time. OLD BUSINESS There was no discussion at this time. ARBORIST REPORT ■ Recruitment of Temporary Urban Forest Services positions Mr. Combs recapped both items. The Committee discussed the proposal Matt Horn was working on pertaining to the revised guidelines for tree removals and agreed that they wanted to see a draft of the document, prior to finalization. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., at the Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE ON XX/XX/2018 DRAFT Minutes — Tree Committee Meeting of June 25, 2018 Page 5 Urban Forest Services + SCANNED For Office Use Only: 25 Prado Road, San Luis Ohispu, U1 "re 805.781.7220 fax 805.542.9868 Entered:�/�ji qq Letter: O _ % Q TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION— FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & *HOA PROPERTIES. a�3� OWNER:ra eefi�re, I C'oa cc f, APPLICANT: b b o h iiistmr,_ ADDRESS: 13 SO 05c,5 Si ADDRESS: 35L) CITY;C�L L11;5 Pbr5 v ZIP: G{3q-D ( 1 CITY: 5 Lo ZIP:P3�G PHONE: ( BD ;-I 3 - 3 J PHONE: ( gU 5 ) fJ q-3 - 2735 d EMAIL:IhTa�7i6ICC�C�I�c (C' �ksfur� EMAIL: �j tfcl'[Lc�C�s, Is this a City Street Tree? MYes []No ❑ Unknown Dog in the yard? ❑Yes E$No *Is this property governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA)? ❑Yes ONo - If Yes, submit HOA Board Approved Meeting Minutes that authorize tree removal(s) with this application. Reason for tree removal? 4& cis arc 6, �r i 3 ; t IC, Kcl t V_e Et 1-1 a r f- Lett Tree Species OCL f D **Proposed Replacement Tree(s) I of Qt} **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. � )KPlease 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. Address of Tree(s) 136D oS Cross -Street P i -5 M O # Trees ). 0,( r C k- V) 0 -- grai1Cl1PS fATTu -(in a -M les' h�a,l5 wk � " SriL Pe� 5 -.5-f* i r5 / Com c r -e f -e_ 5 r C ire a l�� r r c n Ori /I -y, b - IAl�Ccr n {-CI- `fes r� is u f n-exi-ar)l 7�f r G/l1 '5 c roT i d, 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 approved and or required as a condition of the $81.00 permit if granted by Tree Committee. Authorization valid for 6 months. Property Owner's Signatu Applicant's Sig '2 ]i.4 ,fZt, f-1LC`,f Date tr• lLilSl7^�l fZ�r Date 6'��' 18 Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcolllbs@5locity,org l Forest Services - "� : -• , Urban Fore For Office Use only: 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218Entered:'7 ;L/ � i3 + + aaa.73.i.'•�11) f�� sa�.�6e SCANNEp— 1 slocity.orr ! etEer: 7� TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION — FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & "HOA PROPERTIES. Is this a City Street Tree? ❑Yes UNo ❑ Unknown Dog in the yard? ❑Yes 13No *Is this property governed by a Home Owners Association(HOA)? 0Yes [:]No - If Yes, submit HOA Board Approved Meeting Minutes that authorize tree removal(s) with this application. 6 Reason for tree removal? eb,�,eouj/nlb eh/ ��►�1� G�} a�t'J�✓ �/��s 4" //��o Tree Species ry-� /S **Proposed Replacement Tree(s) 40,e 7 _4 5 "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. A!�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. Address of Tree(s) 145 H d ''A Cross -Street_ # Trees 2145 AUGUSTA 003-687-008 ►T cue,@ 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 approved and or required as a condition of the $81.00 permit if granted by Tree Committee. Autho ' . tion+ lid for 6 months. Property Owner's Signature -� - Date Applicant's Signature Date Submit completed application to address above, fax to 805.542.9868 or scan and email to rcombs slocit .or BUENA VISTA ESTATES BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2018 Board Meeting The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Board of Director President, Beverly James. Board members present, Valerie Marlow and John Hertel Homeowners present were Michael Marlow, Bob Woods, Dan Pease, Linda Groover, Diane Duenow and Rick Levin. Also present was Ashlee Holloway from Farrell Smyth. Approval of Minutes: Valerie moved and John seconded a motion to approve the Board Meetings November 16, 2017 minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Financial Report: Operating AccountA111N1W Rabobank-MMA: Total: The Board approved the April 2018 Financials as presented. Valerie Marlow reported that the biggest expense has been the landscape extras in front of Augusta Ct. irrigation removal. Landscape Report: • Palm Tree Removal — 2145 Augusta requested approval to remove 2 palm trees. The Board of Directors approves this request; owner is to obtain proper permits as needed. • Down Tree / Fence Damage — Bottom of Kendra Court. In January the neighbor asked permission to trim the tree located in the common area. Ashlee will call the city to see who needs to take responsibility for the downed tree Open Forum: Rick Levin reported that the August Court entrance landscaping looks terrible. Does not feel the plants enhance the look, rock do not go around the full border. Valerie stated that more cobble stones need to be added and the plants need a chance to flower. Dan Pease stated that the entry sign on Augusta Court is the original sign and is falling apart. Valerie stated that there are other wood repairs that need to take place; gazebo, parking lot fence boards. Dan suggested redwood trimming hill side all the way around The board agreed to remove the wooden `no dog' sign. Old Business: GPM will have Tri -County power wash the concrete. Date will be set and notices will be sent to owners. k r� y�A,•d--,p I [ JK4 F \j j * ov�_)WUrban Forest Services r / 4 �` For Office Use onir. -j.LL TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION— FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & -HOA PROPERTIES. OWNER: ..- .. • API UCANT. L ADDRESS: , -i i s+3 � ,- ADDRESS: 3 q to cmr:LL.i5 oc� zIP: �t3yos cmr: � LLA;s i ZIP: 3 o5 PHONE: (3 10 ) o? (� - yp y - PHONE:( EMAIL�I�•-ems3.��' EMAIL LarICLSV° ��L. Is this a City Street Tree? 13 yes Ef"o ❑'Unlvwwn Dog in the yard? ❑Yes WNo *Is this property governed by a Home Ownerd Association(HOA)? ❑Yes MNo - If Yes, submit HOA Board Approved Meeting Minutes that authoriw'tree removal(s voth this application. G % e' csvcr f �r i+ Kms - Reason for tree removal? h4 1vt .� l�±R?i' s>v�7ftliPR143'- �. Tree Species f6'i69d"eplacement Trees) acb4ri s -s su wtt-n **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. R@ 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. Address of Tree(s) g ( v i s-�a dt-1 i�c : sa Cross -Street D ;a blo Dr . # Trees a Iv �E. 'tee n7J'� r•s�1�: '- a .:; r .Lr � na' - / �`(4�f i�rr .k� ��• .A - ��' * ' •G. • 't n'� R — vl i-�? �'~�' Ae 7. A X triWs) must have ribbon or duct tape wrapped around the trunk to identify prior to inspection. By sigrft tfas WpkcafiM I agree to repf" of ft $81.00 permit if granted by Tree Conan Property Owner's Applicant's rty with 45 removal, if approved and or required as valid 6 Date Pt�se. cal ) ... 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