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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No.
October 2, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
General Services Director
Reforestation Request
Recommendation
To approve a reforestation request for 320 Morning Star Lane.
History
•Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colver, property owners of 320 Morning Star Lane, have submitted the attached
Tree Reforestation Request form pursuant to City Council Policy G -1 requesting the reforestation of
one City Ficus tree adjacent to their residence.
Staff has attached a Tree Inspection Report, Tree Appraisal, and photographs related to the request.
Discussion
The applicant has requested a tree removal under the Reforestation guidelines per the G -1 Policy. The
applicant had applied for tree removal beginning January 30, 2001. However, the applicant lacked
certain required items under the City Council Policy G -1, therefore, the delay. All G -1 Policy criteria
required have been met.
The applicants have provided a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Dover Shores Community
Association concurring with the removal and assume the full cost of the removal and replacement of the
tree. Due to the size of the tree well in the parkway and the preference of the property owner, the
replacement tree will be planted in a nearby park.
All requirements of Council Policy G -1 have been met and staff is recommending approval of the
request.
Mr. and Mrs. Colver and the Dover Shores Community Association received a copy of this report and a
notice of the October 2 Commission meeting.
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Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
Attachments:
(1) Tree Removal Request Application
(2) Tree Inspection and Tree Appraisal Report
(3) Photos
(4) Dover Shores Community Association Resolution
(5) Map
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
Dear Property Owner,
This letter is in reference to your inquiry regarding the City tree removal request
process and some remedies to consider before requesting a tree removal.
It is City policy to retain all City trees whenever possible unless removal is
absolutely necessary. The attached copy of the Council Policy G -1 (Retention or
Removal of City Trees) states specific criteria regarding conditions that qualify a
tree for removal. Additionally, it provides steps to follow and insures all remedies
have been exhausted before a tree qualifies for removal. The following is a list of
tree practices that will be utilized to retain a tree:
1. Root Pruning — To remove large invasive roots that may cause a trip hazard
or property damage and install root barriers to deflect invasive roots.
2. Thinning_— To remove foliage and limbs that may inhibit view, reduce
• sunlight, or reduce heavy fruit drop from certain varieties of trees.
3. Micro - injections — To control specific insects, diseases, or provide nutrients
to improve tree health. The trees are injected with a specific material to
control or improve specific conditions. This process is non - hazardous to
the public or the environment since it is injected directly into the tree with
no materials released into the adjacent area.
4. Sun121emental Trimming — Allows extra trimming to resolve fruit drop,
view problems, street obstructions, etc. Supplemental trimming is ordered
and paid for by a resident in addition to the normal 3 year City tree
trimming sequence. The cost for this service is $39 per tree, paid directly
to the City, in advance of any trimming.
Tree Removal Procedures
Once a tree removal request is received, the Urban Forester will evaluate your tree
request to determine if the criteria of the G -1 Policy is met. If the removal request
is in full compliance with the tree removal criteria, a recommendation to remove
the tree will be placed on a future Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission
agenda. You will be notified of the meeting date, and you should attend the
meeting to answer any questions of the Commission. If your tree removal request
does not meet the criteria, you will receive a letter from staff citing what criteria
• was not met for tree removal and your recourse for appeal. As reminder, any and
all documentation (roto- rooter, plumbing, or concrete repair receipts) is essential
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to your claim and must be submitted with any application for tree removal in order
• to be considered for removal by the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission.
An alternative to meeting the tree removal criteria is to consider the voluntary
removal and replacement of a City tree at your expense. This process is called
reforestation and costs between $600 and $1,000 per tree based on the size of the
existing tree. All fees must be paid to the City in advance of any tree removals
and removal and replacement work will be completed by the City tree contractor.
The attached form has a reforestation section that notes the criteria and the
requirements for street tree removal and replacement. Reforestation requirements
differ according to whether the applicant is an individual or a homeowner's
association and must be followed very carefully. If an application is not complete
in every detail, it cannot be forwarded to the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Commission for consideration.
Please contact John Conway, Urban Forester at (949) 644 -3083 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
David E. Niederhaus, Director
. General Services Department
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Attachments: Council Policy G -1 (Retention and Removal of City Trees)
Tree Removal or Reforestation Request Application
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Per City Council Policy G -1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am J� ffMSGbe reviewed each
by staff and submitted to Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission for consideration at a future meeting.
Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (expect for holidays) at 7PM at the Council
Chambers.
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Indicate the number and specie(s),(if known) of tree(s).
Located at:
Please be specific as possible
Requestor
Property Owner
Community Association
• Other
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Signature: CA, p W, ( Date: 1-30-01
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Section A For Tree Removal Requests Only
Removal Criteria (Check one or morel Please provide copies of photos, bills,
documents any other related material that will verify the checked items.
=Proven and rep llktled history (two or more occurrences within an 18 month period) of
damaging public *private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls,
fences, underground ilities or foundations. ( *exceeding 8500)
=Repeated history of si 'ficant interference with street or sidewalk drainage,
despite specific treatment b the City to alleviate repeated damage.
Dying Has no pr ect of recovery.
Diseased Cannot be c d by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced sta of decline with no prospect of recovery.
=Hazardous Defective, potentia to fail, could cause damage to persons /property upon
failure. Assessment b Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
• likely to fail, targets -if 1s, procedures and actions to abate.
=Beautification In conjunction with a City ouncil- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
Project or community association beautification program.
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Spection B For Reforestation Requests Only
Reforestation is the systematic removal and replacement of problematic trees at that have been
unresponsive to modifying treatments. The entire cost of tree removal and replacement of a tree is borne
by the requestor. The range of cost is $600 to $1,000 per tree based on the size of the existing tree and
the availability of a 36" boxed replacement tree.
As initiated by:
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
Check all items applicable:
Tree(s) causing curb, gutter, sidewalk or underground utilities damage.
View encroachment
Area has clearly defined contiguous boundaries that include the tree(s) proposed.
Supplemental tree trimming tried twice within one year
Group application must include a signed petition of at least 60% of the property owners within
the defined area. *Groups are defined as at least 10 properties in any given City area.
=Application by a legally established community associations governed by CC &R's.
Requires notification prior to voting by Board, of affected property owners.
(Individuals within an association must petition through their respective associations.)
=Individual pe
rR rty owner's requests accompanied by a signed petition of at least 60% of
the neighboring property owners within a one block distance in either direction from the
reforestation site, as well as the written endorsement of the appropriate homeowners'
association, if applicable.
A request for reforestation requires a written agreement by the petitioning sponsor to pay 100% of the costs of the removal
and replacement of the public trees in advance of the removal activity. The actual removal and replanting will be
coordinated by the General Services Department using the City tree service contractor. Each street in the City has a
designated street tree by species. Only replacement tree(s) designed by the Designated Street Tree List will be considered.
A minimum of a one-for-one replacement is required and a minimum size of 36" boxed tree(s) must be planted. "ere
space does not allow this accommodation, replacements will be planted in the same neighborhood. Normal removal and
replacement costs will vary from $600 to 51,000 per tree and are the sole obligation of the property owner who is making
the request.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tree
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individual
Council Policy G -1 for additional information.
Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority as
specified in the City Council G -1 Policy.
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TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colver
Address: 320 Morning Star Lane
Phone Number: (949) 646 -9088
Request: Remove tree due to property damage, see attached Tree Removal Request
Form
Botanical Name: Ficus microcarpa `Nitida'
Common Name: Indian Laurel Fig
Designated Street Tree: Willow Pittosporum ( Pittosporum phillyraeoides)
Estimated Tree Value: $5,863.00
Damage: Sidewalk, curb and gutter
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
• Comments: The applicant has applied for tree removal under the Reforestation
guidelines
Inspected by: Date: September 19, 2001
John eonway
Recommendation: The applicant has filed for a tree removal under the Reforestation
guidelines. All the criteria required have been met. The applicant has the support of
their respective community association and have agreed to 100% of all costs related to
removal and rep cement. Since the applicant has requested a tree not be replanted at
their address, t)Arpei ce ent tree would be planted elsewhere in the community.
Reviewed by: Date: September 19, 2001
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECITALS
Whereas, on May 23, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.,
Whereas, the Board of Directors reviewed the correspondence from John Conway, Urban Forester,
with the City of Newport Beach to Mr. and Mrs. Colver. Morning Star Lane, Newport Beach which
addresses the Colver's request to remove a tree in the parkway at their home. The Board noted that the
City of Newport Beach formally requested letter on behalf of the owner's regarding the tree removal.
A copy of the correspondence is attached to this Resolution.
Whereas, the Board of Directors discussed the tree removal request posed by Mr. and Mrs. Cower and
agreed that the tree should be removed if it is a problem for the homeowner.
RESOLUTION
It is hereby resolved by the Board of Directors of the Dover Shores Community Association that Mr.
and Mrs. Colver's request to remove the tree be honored by the City of Newport Beach. The Board of
• Directors is in support of Mr. and Mrs. Colver's request. The Association requests that the removal
request be addressed within thirty (30) days upon receipt of this Resolution.
Executed this`` —` day of s .2001
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Secretary
Dover Shores Community Association
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