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CC 2014-09-09_11.a. Presentation_Appeal Tree RemovalCONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO DENIED REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES AT 465 TANNER LANE Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution upholding the Parks and Recreation Commission’s denial of an appeal from Steven L. Andrews to remove a mature Coastal Live Oak tree located at 465 Tanner Lane. 1 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL AT 465 TANNER LANE 465 Tanner 2 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL AT 465 TANNER LANE 3 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL AT 465 TANNER LANE Coastal Live Oak (Quercus agifolia) 4 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL - 465 TANNER Regulated Tree: AG Municipal Code "Regulated tree" ... coastal live oak trees (Quercus agrifolia) on properties in single-family residential zones that measure twelve (12) inches in diameter when measured four feet and six inches from the base; 5 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL - 465 TANNER LANE Conditions for Tree Removal Authorization 1. The tree is dead or in poor general health 2. The tree is damaging private or public property 3. The tree prevents permitted construction or improvements on the property 4. The tree presents a risk to public health and safety 6 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL – 465 TANNER LANE JUSTIFICATIONS FOR DENIALS Regulated tree by definition Does not meet criteria for Removal Tree is healthy and not currently damaging property Skyline tree that provide shade and habitat benefits Trees provide beneficial aesthetic improvements Allergies to specific trees have not previously been approved as a justification for a tree removal Additional oak trees in the vicinity Oak moth worms are seasonal and treatable Staff has concerns about setting precedent 7 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO DENIED REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES AT 171 BRISCO ROAD Correspondence received Statement from Arroyo Grande Tree Guild Letter and attachments from applicant Steven L. Andrews   8 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO DENIED REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES AT 465 TANNER LANE Recommendation: It is recommended the Parks and Recreation Commission review and deny the appeal from Steven L. Andrews to remove a mature Coastal Live Oak tree located at 465 Tanner Lane. 9 TREE REMOVAL APPEAL AT 465 TANNER LANE Applicant to provide comments 10