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RESOLD ONOOF THE PL LUTION CANNING COMMISSION 2003-0049 CIOF NNING
PLANNING
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THIRTEEN NATIVE OAK TREES7
LOCATED AT 8380 ALTA VISTA AVE.
(TRP 2003-0035/RENINGER)
WHEREAS, an application for a Tree Removal Permit has been received from, James Reninger,
5805 Ridgeway Ct, Atascadero, CA 93422, to allow the removal of thirteen native oak trees located at
8380 Alta Vista Ave; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project is located within the Single Family Residential -Y land use
designation of the City of Atascadero's General Plan Land Use Diagram; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project is located in the Residential Single Family -Y zoning district;
and,
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Tree Removal application on May
6, 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:
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.
SECTION 2. Approval. The Planning Commission hereby approves Tree Removal Permit
2003-0049 subject to the following Conditions and Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Conditions Of Approval
Exhibit B: Tree Protection Plan
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On motion by Commissioner Kelley, and seconded by Commissioner Jones the foregoing resolution is
hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Kelley, Jones, Porter, O'Keefe, Beraud, and Fonzi
(6)
NOES:
None
(0)
ABSENT:
Commissioner Bentz
(1)
ABSTAIN:
None
(0)
ADOPTED: May 6, 2003
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Roberta Fonzi
Planning Commission Chai erson
Attest:
40
a en M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary
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Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval
Tree Removal - TRP 2003-0035
Conditions of Approval
Timing
Responsibility
TRP 2001-0012
/Monitoring
PR Priorro Renwal
PS: Planning Services
BL Business License
BS: Building Services
BP: Building Pemtit
FD: Fire Departrnent
TO: Temporary Occupancy
PD: Police Depa tmnt
F0: Final Occupancy
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA City Attomey
Planning Services
3. The applicant shall pay $1,650 into the tree fund as
FO
PS
mitigation for the tree removal as shown in the attached
table.
4. No tree removals shall be allowed prior to the issuance of an
BP
PS
approval letter.
Tree Mitigation Table 1
Evergreen Native Trees (inches) Deciduous Native Trees (inches)
dbh notes
1 57 -inches Live Oak 1
2 14 -inches Live Oak 2
3 15 -inches Live Oak 3
4 16 -inches Live Oak 4
5 Tinches Live Oak 5
6 16 -inches Live Oak 6
7 10 -inches Live Oak 7
8 9 -inches Live Oak 8
9 7 -inches Live Oak
10 9 -inches Live Oak 9
Total 1604nches
Mitigation Requirement
Tree Fund Payment: $
dbh notes
104nches Blue Oak
54nches Blue Oak
4 -inches Blue Oak
Total 19 -inches
1,333.33 Tree Fund Payment: $ 316.67
Totals
179 -inches
$ 1,650.00
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Exhibit 13: Tree Protection Plan
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Tree Removal - TRP 2003-0035
802 PASO R08LES STREET PASO ROMS, CAUFORNIA 93446 845/239-1239 FAX 805/239.3742
ARBOR RECEIVED
,Rill �1RAa1rr APR - 7 2003
Date: 2/16/03 ,C0t�1MON—ITY DEVELOPMENT�_
To: Mr. And Mrs. James Reninger ��
From: Steven G. Alvarez, Arbor Tree Surgery
Re: 6333PF¢i+a �rftvc Atascadero
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This report is in regards to a proposed new home located at14A fife"-
Atascadero, California. All Oak Trees potentially impacted by this new home are
identified on the plans provided, Several trees were not identified on the original plans
but were added with the approximate scale. Diameters and species were confirmed
and/or changed to reflect the true assessment. Trees that proposed to be removed are
flagged with fluorescent orange tape and those to be saved are flagged with yellow tape.
On the pians, the trees are numbered which correspond to the accompanying spreadsheet.
The trees are either identified as "removed" or given specific mitigation measures to
protect them. Total removal inches is 179.
The first column identifies tree number. The second column names species. The
third column lists diameter and number of stems (ie. 2x = 2 stem). The fourth column
identifies those trees where removal is suggested (the tree exists either within the
proposed residence or in the driveway). The fifth column lists acronyms for mitigation
measures described below:
• F = Fencing. Construction fencing should be placed at the edge of the
drip -line where possible. Certain trees may require some fence line
adjustment due to their proximity to the driveway or home.
e NF = No Fill. No excess fill or excavated material should be place
within the drip -line of these trees. Heavy equipment should not be
operated there. These areas should not be used as storage for construction
materials or equipment.
• RP = Root Pruning. All trenching operations within the drip -lines of
these trees should be hand dug. All roots encountered larger than one inch
in diameter should be clean cut with sharp hand tools. The trench should
be buried as soon as possible. This applies to all foundation trenches,
retaining wall footings, driveway excavation, and utility trenches.
• P = Pruning. Certain trees were identified that may interfere with
framing operations. These trees should be pruned by a trained arborist and
have no more than 25% of the canopy removed.
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Tree 413 is an 8" diameter Blue Oak Tree. It was scheduled for removal on the
plans, however, this tree should not interfere with construction operations and it should
be saved. Although tree 13 is in line with the proposed deck, it has a strong lean to the
East. Any digging within 10" of this tree should be completed by hand. Any roots larger
than one inch in diameter shall be clean cut with sharp hand tools. Alteration in deck
post placement may be necessary to avoid the tree. Tree protection fencing shall be
placed lo' out from the tree during construction. Tree 1125 is already dead from what
appears to be natural causes.
If the mitigation measures described here are followed, no significant long-term
impacts should occur to the Oak Trees.
Sincerely,
Steven G. Alvarez, Certified Arborist 40511
Chip Tamagni, Certified Arborist WE 6436-A
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