HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 03 14 Consent 307 Specimen Tree Removal 101 Golden Crest CourtCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 307
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
March 14, 2016 KL KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
Mr. Tracy Norris of 101 Golden Crest Court is requesting approval to remove (1) specimen
live oak from his front yard.
SYNOPSIS:
The specimen live oak in the front yard 101 Golden Crest Court is approximately 26" in
diameter and is being considered for removal due to the damage it has caused to both
neighboring driveways. 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:
The specimen live oak at 101 Golden Crest Court has numerous large surface roots. The
tree has substantially lifted two driveways located on either side of the tree. Mr. Norris has
had sections of his driveway replaced and the tree has already begun to lift the new sections
of driveway and there is a crack at the corner of the garage slab. The tree is planted in a 10'
wide space between two driveways. There is also underground cable lines and a water line
running beneath the tree.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the request is 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,
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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 City Commission approve the request of Mr. Tracy Norris of 101
Golden Crest Court to remove (1) specimen live oak from his front yard. The tree is planted
in a small area and is in conflict with neighboring driveways and underground utilities.
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- Photograph
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Photograph 1: Specimen live oak at 101 Golden Crest Court