HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 05 09 Consent 304 Specimen Tree Removal 431 South Hawthorne CircleCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 304
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
May 09, 2016 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission consider the
request of Don Stewart of 431 South Hawthorn Circle to remove one specimen live oak
from his property due to the proximity of the tree to the home and the damage the tree has
caused to the front porch and driveway.
SYNOPSIS:
Don Stewart of 431 South Hawthorn Circle is requesting approval to remove a specimen
live oak from his property due to the proximity of the tree to his home and the damage the
tree has caused to his front porch and driveway. 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 assessment of the tree made by City Arborist, Stephanie Monica, in March 2016,
approval of the request for removal is recommended. The tree is in within 10' of the house,
has significantly cracked and uplifted the front porch, and damaged the driveway.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the request is approved, a permit will be issued with a $25 permit fee paid to the Arbor
Fund.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
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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 Commission approve the request of Don Stewart to remove one
specimen live oak from his property at 431 South Hawthorn Circle. The tree is within 10' of
the house, has uplifted and cracked the front porch, and damaged the driveway. 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:
1. Photographs (3 pages)
Consent 304 PAGE 2 OF 2 - May 09, 2016
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photograph 1: Note proximity of tree to house
Photograph 2: Cracked and uplifted portion of front porch
Photograph 3: Overall view of tree