HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 02 08 Consent 307 Specimen Tree Removal 835 West State Road 434COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 307
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
February 08, 2016 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department, Urban Beautification Division, asks that the City
Commission consider the request of Mr. Ned Voska to remove two (2) specimen live oak
trees from his property located at 835 W SR 434 due to the proximity of the trees to his
commercial garage used for auto body repairs.
SYNOPSIS:
Ned Voska is requesting to remove two (2) specimen live oaks from his property located at
835 W SR 434. Section 5.8(b) of Chapter 5, Tree Protection and Preservation provides that
specimen trees shall not be removed except for extraordinary circumstances or hardships
and only by approval of the City Commission.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Based on an assessment of the tree made by City Arborist, Stephanie Monica, on January
22nd, 2016, approval of the request to remove the two trees is recommended. Ned Voska
operates an auto body repair shop from his property at 835 W SR 434. The live oaks were
planted by Mr. Voska in the 1950s. The trees were planted too close to his commercial
garage and are now physically touching the roof of the garage. Mr. Voska also wishes to
convert the structure from a flat roof to a pitched roof, which will not be possible without
removal of the trees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the request is approved, the applicant will pay a $35 arbor permit fee to the Arbor Fund.
Consent 307 PAGE 1 OF 2 - February 08, 2016
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the request of Ned Voska to remove
two (2) specimen live oaks from 835 W SR 434. The trees are currently leaning over, and
in some areas, touching the garage. Staff finds that this qualifies as an extraordinary
circumstance or hardship as referenced in Section 5.8 (b) of Chapter 5, Tree Protection and
Preservation.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- Photographs
Consent 307 PAGE 2 OF 2 - February 08, 2016
Photograph 1: Proximity of specimen live oak 1 to commercial garage. Tree is rubbing against the roof.
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Photograph 1: Proximity of specimen live oak 1 to commercial garage. Tree is rubbing against the roof.
Photograph 2: Proximity of specimen live oak 2 to commercial garage.