HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2003-0041ORIGINAL APR - 1 2003
RESOLUTION PC 2003-0041 CITY OF ATASCADr
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF TWO NATIVE OAK TREES
LOCATED AT 4605 OBISPO RD.
(TRP 2003-0031/THIBEAULT)
WHEREAS, an application for a Tree Removal Permit has been received from, Larry
Thibeault, 7400 Balboa Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422, to allow the removal of two native oak trees
located at 4605 Obispo Rd.; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project is located within the Suburban Estates land use
designation of the City of Atascadero's General Plan Land Use Diagram; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project is located in the Residential Suburban zoning district;
and,
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Tree Removal application
on April 1, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of City Hall located at 6500 Palma Avenue
and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission takes the following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of Tree Removal Permit. The Planning
Commission finds as follows:
1. The tree is dead, diseased, or injured beyond reclamation, as certified by a tree condition
report from an Arborist;
2. The tree is obstructing proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to
avoid the need for tree removal, as certified by a report from the Site Planner and
determined by the Community Development Department based on the following factors:
a. Early consultation with the City;
b. Consideration of practical design alternatives;
c. Provision of cost comparisons (from applicant) for practical design alternatives;
d. If saving tree eliminates all reasonable uses of the property; or
e. If saving the tree requires the removal of more desirable trees.
On motion by Commissioner Kelley, and seconded by Commissioner Porter the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Kelley, Porter, Bentz, Fonzi, Beraud, and O'Keefe (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioner Jones (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ADOPTED: April 1, 2003
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Roberta Fonzi
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Warren M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary
Tree Mitigation Table 1
Evergreen Native Trees (inches)
dbh notes
1 38 -inches Live Oak
2
3
4
5
6
Total 38 -inches
Mitigation Requirement
Tree Fund Payment: $ 316.67
Exhibit 13: Tree Mitigation Table
Tree Removal - TRP 2003-0031
Deciduous Native Trees (inches)
dbh notes
1 2 -inches Blue Oak
2
3
4
5
6
Total 2 -inches
Tree Fund Payment: $ 33.33
Totals
40 -inches
$ 350.00