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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-2020 TC MinutesMinutes – Tree Committee Meeting of August 25, 2020 Page 1 Minutes TREE COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Special Meeting of the Tree Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee was called to order on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference by Chair Allen Bate. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Scott Loosley, Elizabeth Lucas, Sean O’Brien, Allen Root, Rodney Thurman, Vice Chair Jane Worthy, Chair Alan Bate Absent: None Staff: Ron Combs, City Arborist and Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Consideration of the Tree Committee Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020 and August 10, 2020. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 7-0-0, the Tree Committee approved the Minutes of July 27, 2020 and August 10, 2020. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jon Hanlon --End of Public Comment-- TREE REMOVAL APPLICATIONS 2.2472 Johnson Ave. City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Jacob Carter, Applicant provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of August 25, 2020 Page 2 Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF VICE CHAIR WORTHY SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN CARRIED 5-2-0 (Members Lucas and Root dissenting), to deny the Tree Removal Application because it does not sufficiently meet the removal criteria. 3. 1288 Morro St. City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. The applicant, Robert Hill, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 4-3-0 (Member Thurman, Vice Chair Worthy, and Chair Bate dissenting), to approve the Tree Removal Application with the condition that the applicant plant a replacement tree in a 24 inch box on the site. 4.1580 Lizzie St. City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 7-0-0 (Member O’Brien abstained), to allow removal of tree #1 with the condition that the applicant plant a 15-gallon replacement tree. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS, CARRIED 7-0-0 (Member O’Brien abstained), to allow removal of tree #2 with the condition that the applicant plant a 15-gallon replacement tree. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROOT, CARRIED 6-1-0 (Member O’Brien abstained, Vice Chair Worthy dissenting), to allow removal of tree #3 with the condition that the applicant plant a 15-gallon replacement tree. Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of August 25, 2020 Page 3 5.1359 Madonna Rd. (street tree) City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. ACTION: By consensus, review of this application was continued to a date uncertain pending confirmation from the applicant that they would like to proceed with the removal application. 6. 3960 S. Higuera St. #146 City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Larry Spear, Applicant provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, CARRIED 7-0-0 (Member O’Brien abstained), to approve removal of the tree with the condition that the applicant plant a 15-gallon replacement tree on the property or somewhere within the mobile home park. Prior to hearing Item #7, Member O’Brien recused himself from the discussion due to the proximity of his residence to the proposed removal site. 7.1348 Alder St. City Arborist Ron Combs and Urban Forester Anthony Whipple provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY CHAIR BATE CARRIED 6-0-0-1 (Member Root abstained, and Member O’Brien recused), to deny the tree removal application because it does not sufficiently meet the removal criteria. Should the applicant choose to appeal the Tree Committee’s decision, they may consider providing documentation proving that the waterlines are being damaged by the tree roots. Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of August 25, 2020 Page 4 8. 364 Los Cerros Dr. City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. The applicant, Paul Collins, provided a brief overview of the tree removal project. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUCAS CARRIED 7-0-0, to deny the tree removal application because it does not sufficiently meet the removal criteria. 9.513 Jeffrey Dr. (street tree) City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER LOOSLEY, SECONDED BY CHAIR BATE CARRIED 7-0-0, to continue review of the Tree Removal Application to the next Regular Meeting of the Tree Committee on September 28, 2020. Prior to hearing Item #10, Member O’Brien recused himself from the discussion due to the proximity of his residence to the proposed removal site 10.4421 Brookpine (HOA Pathway trees) City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF CHAIR BATE, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR WORTHY CARRIED 6-0-0-1 (Member O’Brien recused), to continue review of the Tree Removal Application to a date uncertain with instruction to the applicant to provide a site plan, replanting plan, minutes from an HOA meeting consenting to the proposed removal, and post the removal notice at the site. Minutes – Tree Committee Meeting of August 25, 2020 Page 5 11. 529 Hathway Ave. City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. Public Comment: None --End of Public Comment— ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER O’BRIEN, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THURMAN, CARRIED 7-0-0, to deny the tree removal application because it does not sufficiently meet the removal criteria. BUSINESS ITEMS 12.New Business: Illegal tree removal – 2 London Plane Sycamores City Arborist Combs provided a presentation and responded to Committee inquiries. 13.Old Business: None COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 14. Arborist Report: None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. The next Special Meeting of the Tree Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. APPROVED BY THE TREE COMMITTEE: 09/28/2020