HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 12 08 Consent 302 Specimen Tree Removal Lido RoadCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 302
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
December 08, 2014 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Public Works Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission approve the
request of Jessica Samaroo to remove (1) specimen sweet gum tree from her property at 110
Lido Road. The resident has expressed concern due to damage the tree roots have caused to
her house.
SYNOPSIS:
Jessica Samaroo of 110 Lido Road has applied for a permit to remove (1) 28" sweetgum
tree that has caused significant damage to the screened porch of her house. The roots of the
tree are visible above ground and are growing against the slab of the screen porch. The
walkway entering the screen porch has been lifted by the roots, preventing the screen
door from opening. 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.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The tree was assessed by the City Arborist and Urban Beautification Coordinator on
November 5th, 2014. The tree is within 10' of the house and has caused damage to the
foundation of the screen porch and the walkway entering the screen porch. The walkway
has been lifted so that the door to the screen porch can't be opened.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If this request is approved, the applicant will pay a $25 arbor permit fee to the Arbor Fund
(110) and be required to install (4) replacement credits worth of trees.
Consent 302 PAGE 1 OF 2 - December 08, 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 recommends that the City Commission approve the request of Jessica Samaroo to
remove (1) specimen sweet gum tree from her property at 110 Lido Road. The resident is
concerned with the proximity of tree roots to the home and the damage to the screen porch.
Staff finds the existing damage to the screen porch as an extraordinary circumstance or
hardship as referenced in Section 5 -8(b) of the Arbor Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A- Photographs
Consent 302 PAGE 2 OF 2 - December 08, 2014
Attachment A- Photographs
Tree located approximately 5' from slab
Roots causing damage to porch slab
Lifted walkway prevents screen door from opening properly