HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnna Plotkin emailFrom: Anna Plotkin
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11:52 AM
To: DRC Public Comment
Attachments: Tree view from our driveway.pdf
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My name is Anna Plotkin. I own the condo at 6875 Atascadero Ave, and I represent Las Casitas
Homeowners' Association located to the south of the proposed multifamily building at 6855
Atascadero Ave.
Our concern is a potential fire hazard that the new building presents because it's setback from
our property showing be only 5 feet. According to the Staff Report the lower wall of the
building will be stucco and the upper part will be wood. Considering the fact that California
presently is in a prolonged dry season, any cigarette spark can create an unintended fire which
could easily jump to our property.
There is a very large 28 -year-old tree "London Plane", which is on our property close to our
wooden fence, which has roots and branches extending onto the neighboring property.
We spoke with a certified arborist from Whit's -Turn Tree Care, and he told us that before the
construction starts the tree would need to be trimmed and the roots would need to be
severed, which might damage the tree and could cause it to dry up and become an additional
fire hazard.
Even though the 8 A/C units for 8 apartments are nowhere to be seen on the design, one can
presume that they will be put at the back of the building or on the roof towards the back,
which will only exacerbate the situation. All of them will be pumping hot dry air that could
increase the fire hazard.
There is a reason why the City code requires a 10 -foot setback between the property line and
new structures. Waving this requirement would not be in anyone's best interest.
As you can see on the attachment the State requires 10 feet between a building and a tree.
We are asking the city of Atascadero to exercise caution in approving the location of the
proposed building. We request that
1. A/C units be placed near the front part of the proposed building
2. Building minimum distance 10 feet from our property line
3. Any trimming of our tree branches or roots be done by a certified arborist
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