HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12 11 Regular 308 Conraj Letson of 108 Atrium Court
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 308
REGULAR
December 11, 2006
Meeting
Authorization
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department, City Arborist, recommends the City
Commission consider the request of Conraj Letson of 108 Atrium Court to remove (1)
one specimen tree located on the resident's private lot.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Commission to consider a residential
request to remove (1) one specimen (33 inch diameter) Live oak tree from the resident's
private lot due to a building addition to the home.
CONSIDERATION:
The specimen Live oak tree (33" diameter) is located on the rear side, within 10' (feet) of the
home, inside of the proposed building pad.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
On October 13, 2003, Chapter 5 of the City Code was repealed and replaced with Ordinance No.
2003-22 (pertinent sections enclosed as attachments).
Sec. 5-2. Intent and Purpose.
Sec. 5-3. Definitions.
Sec. 5-4. Permit Required for Tree Removal and Land Clearing;
Separate Violations Criteria.
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Sec. 5-8. Specimen or Historic Trees.
Sec. 5-14. Tree Protection During Development and Construction;
Periodic Inspection.
Sec. 5-16. Waivers and Appeals.
FINDINGS:
1) Section 5-8.b of the Arbor Ordinance provides that a specimen tree shall not be
removed except for extraordinary circumstances and hardships and only by final
permit approval by the City Commission.
2) Upon a visit to the site by the City Arborist it was determined that the existing tree is
within the proposed building pad. There is no practical way to adjust the new
addition to accommodate the current location of the specimen tree.
3) The Applicant will provide photos of the site during consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission approve Conraj Leston's request to remove (1) one
(33" in diameter) specimen Live oak tree located on his residential property with the
understanding that there will be (7) seven replacement tree credit requirements as specified by
the Arbor Ordinance; to be installed prior to issue of the Arbor Permit (with completed building
plan reviews).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Site Plan - 1 08 Atrium Court
COMMISSION ACTION:
SENMEYER- SCOTT & WALKER, INC. - LAND SURVEYORS
DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: LOT 25, RESERVE AT TUSCAWILLA- PHASE I, AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 48, PAGES 31-40 PUBLIC RECORDS OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA