HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - Tree Removal Request 1300 Nottingham Road(1)•
PB &R Co fission Agenda
Item No.
September 4, 2001
TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
FROM: General Services Director
SUBJECT: Tree Removal Request
Recommendation
To approve the removal of two City Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig) trees located at 1300
Nottingham Road due to repeated private property damage.
History
• Ms. Catherine O'Brien, property owner of 1300 Nottingham Road, has submitted the
attached Tree Removal Application and invoices pursuant to City Council Policy G -1
requesting the removal of two City parkway street trees adjacent to her property.
Staff has attached Tree Inspection, and Tree Appraisal Reports, Tree Record and photograph
related to the request.
Discussion
The applicant has indicated a repeated history of tree root damage to private property. City
records also verify the claim. Staff recommends tree removal and replacement. This
recommendation is based upon a repeated history of damage to private property as outlined
in the G -1 Policy.
Ms. O'Brien has received a copy of this report and notice of the Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
• David E. Niederhaus
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Attachments:
(1) Tree Removal Application, and invoices.
• (2) Tree Inspection, and Appraisal Reports, and Tree Record.
(3) -Photo
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General Services Department
APR 2 5 2001
Removal or Reforestation Application
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Per City Council Policy G -1 (Retention or Removal of City Trees), I am requesting the removal to be reviewed
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: J r I ♦ r i n4 •
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Please be specific as possible
Requestor
Property Owner
Community Association
Other
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Signature: /'It / o , __
Print Name: (z,yT,��Q,' 1 - M 61SR1tnJ
Address/Phone
Date pet i; 2noi
Please provide copies of photos, bills,
documents or any other related material that will verify the checked Items.
Proven and repeated history (two or more occurrences within an 18 month period) of
damaging public or *private sewers, water mains, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, walls,
fences, underground utilities or foundations. ( *exceeding $500)
=Repeated history of significant interference with street or sidewalk drainage,
despite specific treatment by the City to alleviate repeated damage.
=Dying Has no prospect of recovery.
Diseased Cannot be cured by current arboricultural methods.
In advanced state of decline with no prospect of recovery.
=Hazardous Defective, potential to fail, could cause damage to persons/property upon
failure. Assessment by Urban Forester will identify structural defects, parts
• likely to fail, targets -if fails, procedures and actions to abate.
=Beautification In conjunction with a City Council- approved City, commercial, neighborhood,
Project or community association beautification program.
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Section 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:
11Property Owner
Community Association
0ther
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 property owner's req rest 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 vfthe 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. Where
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.
Requestor Comments:
Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority as
specified in the City Council G -1 Policy. 7MO
• Section 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 born,
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 property 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 remov,
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 considere,
A minimum of a one-for-one replacement is required and a minimum size of 36" boxed trees) must be planted. where
space does not allow this accommodation, replacements will be planted in the same neighborhood. Normal removal an
replacement costs will vary from $600 to 51,000 per tree and are the sale obligation of the property owner who is makh
the request.
This form does not replace the requirements of any of the City tree policies. Its use is intended to expedite the tre
removal or reforestation requests and to ensure compliance with all City requirements. Please refer to individua
Council Policy G -I for additional information.
Requestor Comments:
Removals, except emergency, will be subject to the notification processes, time frames and authority a,
specified in the City Council G -1 policy. 7100
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TREE INSPECTION REPORT
Name: Ms. Catherine O'Brien
Address: 1300 Nottingham Road
Phone Number: (949) 646 -2817
Request: Remove trees due to private property damage.
Botanical Name: Ficus rubiginosa, two trees
Common Name: Rusty Leaf Fig
Designated Street Tree: Tubebuia avellanedae (Lavender trumpet)
Estimated Tree Value: $1,390.00 for both.
Damage: Repeated history of property damage.
Parkway: Concrete Brick Turf Other
Comments: City records indicate the tree was trimmed in 2000.
Inspected by: Date: 7 Z3 —�
Joh Conway
Recommendation: The applicant has indicated a repeated history of tree root
damage to private property. Staff recommends tree removal and replacement. This
recommendation i based upon a repeated history of damage to the private property as
outlined in the G- licy
Reviewed by: A 11 Date: I IVI/0
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