HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 03 09 Consent 301 Specimen Tree Removal 1130 ODay DriveCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 301
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
March 09, 2015 KS BF
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department, Urban Beautification Division, requesting that the City
Commission deny the request of Ms. Judy Alonso - Slusarz to remove one (1)
specimen oak tree from her property at 1130 O 'Day Drive.
SYNOPSIS:
Ms. Judy Alonso - Slusarz has applied for a permit to remove one 31 -inch diameter specimen
oak tree from her property at 1130 O' Day Drive. Based on Staff s review, the specimen tree
is healthy and does not meet the Arbor Ordinance criteria warranting removal of a specimen
tree.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Ms. Judy Alonso - Slusarz recently applied for an Arbor Permit to remove one (1) 31 -inch
diameter oak tree from her property at 1130 O'Day Drive (see Attachment A for photos).
Ms. Alonso - Slusarz has expressed concerns about the proximity of the tree to her house and
driveway. She has replaced her driveway in the past and currently has a
driveway consisting of brick pavers.
The specimen oak tree was assessed by the Urban Beautification Coordinator on February
13th, 2015. The tree is within 10 -feet of the applicant's house and driveway. The tree roots
have slightly uplifted a small section of the brick paver driveway; however, the driveway is
not damaged and the tree is in good health. There are no signs of structural damage or decay
of the tree, as well as the tree appears to have been properly trimmed over the years giving
the tree increased light flow and air penetration. In addition, there is no evidence that the
tree roots are causing any damage to the house.
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Section 5 -8 (b) of the Arbor Ordinance provides that a specimen tree shall not be removed
except for extraordinary circumstances, hardships, and only by approval of the City
Commission. Based on Staff s review, the 31 -inch diameter oak tree at 1130 O'Day Drive
does not meet the criteria warranting removal of the specimen tree. The slight uplift of the
driveway due to a tree root is a common situation that does not qualify as an extraordinary
circumstance warranting removal of the specimen tree.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the City Commission decides to approve the removal of the specimen tree, the applicant
will pay a $25 arbor permit fee to the Arbor Fund (I 10) and be required to install (4)
replacement credits worth of trees.
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 deny the request of Ms. Judy Alonso-
Slusarz to remove a specimen oak tree from her property at 1130 O'Day Drive.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Photographs (1 page)
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Attachment A
Figure 131" DBH Oak tree (on left side of driveway as facing house)
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Figure 2 A paver driveway is ideal for tree root growth
Figure 3 Note driveway has uplifted the far left hand corner of the driveway near the sidewalk; minimal