HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 11 17 Consent 300 747 Sybilwood Circle Specimen Tree RemovalCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 300
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
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November 17, 2014 KS RS
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Public Works Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission approve the
request of Rosemary Lombard to remove (1) specimen live oak from her property at 747
Sybilwood Circle.
SYNOPSIS:
Rosemary Lombard of 747 Sybilwood Circle has requested a permit to remove a 34" live
oak from her property. She received a letter, dated 10/1/14, from Farm Bureau Insurance
Companies stating that the tree must be removed to avoid cancellation of the homeowner's
insurance policy.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The tree was assessed by Stephanie Monica, City Arborist, on October 10, 2014. The
insurance company was also contacted by Ms. Monica, via telephone, on October 13, 2014
to discuss their mandate. The insurance company stated that due to the tree's proximity to
the home and branches that overhang the roof, the tree is considered a hazard to the
structure and must be removed in order to retain insurance coverage with Farm Bureau
Insurance. Section 5 -8(b) of Chapter 5, Tree Protection and Preservation, states
that "specimen or historic trees shall not be removed except for extraordinary circumstances
and hardships and only by final permit approved by the City Commission ". City Staff feel
that cancellation of an existing homeowner's insurance policy qualifies as a hardship.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If this request is approved, the applicant will pay a $25 arbor permit fee to the Arbor Fund
and be required to install (4) replacement credits worth of trees.
Consent 300 PAGE 1 OF 2 - November 17, 2014
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 recommend that the City Commission approve the request of Ms. Lombard to remove
the specimen live oak from her property at 747 Sybilwood Circle. Staff feel that
cancellation of an existing homeowner's insurance policy qualifies as a hardship as outlined
in Section 5 -8(b) of the arbor ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A- Photographs
Attachment B- Notice of cancellation from Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Consent 300 PAGE 2 OF 2 - November 17, 2014
Attachment A- Photographs
Photograph 1: Specimen live oak in front of 747 Sybilwood Circle.
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Photograph 2: Specimen live oak in front of 747 Sybilwood Circle.
Photograph 3: Specimen live oak approximately 12' from house at 747 Sybilwood Circle.
Attachment B- Letter of Cancellation from Insurance Company
VOLUSIA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
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Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
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October 1, 2014
Rosemary Lombard
747 Syb i lwood Circle
Winter Springs FL 327083734
RE: Policy number: Ho 8630527
Due to increase of hazard the tree in the front of the yard must be removed to avoid
cancellation of your above Homeowners policy by your renewal date.
Please provide supporting documentation in the next 90 days that the tree has been
removed .
If you have any questions please feel free to contact my office @ 386- 734 -1612.
Thank you for your prompt attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Farm Bureau Insurance
DeLand (386) 734 -1612 * Fax (386) 734 -1793
Daytona Beach (386) 253 -6090
Ormond Beach (386) 615 -0430
New Smyrna Beach (386) 428 -3020