HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04 11 Consent 306 Specimen Tree Removal - 848 Bentley Green CircleCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 306
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
April 11, 2016 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
The Public Works Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission consider the
request of Craig Lombard to remove one specimen tree from his property at 848 Bentley
Green Circle in the Bentley Green subdivision.
SYNOPSIS:
Craig Lombard of 848 Bentley Green Circle is requesting permission to remove one
specimen live oak from his property. The tree is located within 5' of his home and is
occupying the space where he would like to build an addition on to his home. 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 an assessment of the tree made by City Arborist, Stephanie Monica, in March of
2016, approval of the request to remove the tree is recommended. The live oak is
approximately 28" in diameter and is located within 5' of the home. The resident is going to
build an addition on to the home and this can't be accomplished without removing the tree.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the request is approved, the applicant will be required to pay a $25 arbor permit fee to the
Arbor Fund and to install 4 replacement credits worth of trees.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
Consent 306 PAGE 1 OF 2 - April 11, 2016
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 Craig Lombard to
remove one specimen tree from his property at 848 Bentley Green Circle. The tree is within
5' of his home and his occupying the space where the resident plans to build an addition on
to the home.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Photographs (1 page)
Consent 306 PAGE 2 OF 2 - April 11, 2016
PHOTOGRAPH
Photograph 1: Overall view of tree.