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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 03 28 Consent 300 Specimen Tree Removal 110 South Edgemon AvenueCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 300 REQUEST: Informational Consent X Public Hearings Regular March 28, 2016 KS KL Regular Meeting City Manager Department The Public Works Department, Arbor Division, requests that the City Commission consider the request of Kimberlee Frank, 110 South Edgemon Avenue, to remove a specimen live oak from the rear of her home. SYNOPSIS: A live oak, approximately 40" in diameter, is growing less than 1' from the rear of 110 South Edgemon Avenue. To eliminate the risk of damage to the home, Kimberlee Frank is requesting approval to remove the tree. Section 5 -8(b) of Chapter 5, Tree Protection and Preservation, states that a specimen tree shall not be removed except under extraordinary circumstance or hardship, and only by approval of the City Commission. CONSIDERATIONS: Based on assessment of the tree made by City Arborist, Stephanie Monica, on March 17th, 2016, approval of the request to remove the live oak is recommended. The tree is approximately 40" in diameter and is growing less than 1' from the home and is physically touching the house in several places. While no physical damage to the house was observed, the tree is so close that future damage is likely. FISCAL IMPACT: If approved, the applicant will pay a $25 permit fee to the arbor fund. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, Consent 300 PAGE 1 OF 2 - March 28, 2016 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 to remove one specimen live oak from 110 South Edgemon Avenue. The tree is located less than V from the house and is touching the home in several places. While there is currently no obvious physical damage, there is potential for future damage to occur based on the proximity of the tree to the house. 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: Attachment A- Photographs Consent 300 PAGE 2 OF 2 - March 28, 2016 Photograph 1: Tree root growing into corner of house. Photograph 2: Large limb of tree growing into eave of roof. Photograph 3: Proximity of tree tohouse 1� ` � , , �I'z V'A - I Al - � � '�:��