HomeMy WebLinkAbout20 TREE REMOVAL 09-06-94NO. 20
9-6-94
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 6, 1994
Inter-Corn
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL AT 14631 KIMBERLY CIRCLE
RECOMMENDATION
Pleasure of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
DISCUSSION
In September 1993, Mr. Joe Borzellino, owner of the property at 14631
Kimberly Circle, requested that the Tristania Street Tree in front of
his residence be removed for the following reasons:
1. The tree is dirty and ruins the finish on his tenant's cars.
The tree drops hard sharp nuggets on the sidewalk that are
hazardous to skateboarders, rollerbladers and hurtful to
children who walk by in bare feet.
Existing tree does not conform to the size and shape of other
trees on the cul-de-sac. The tree looks out of place and
detracts from the streets appearance.
As a follow-up to Mr. Borzellino's request, staff mailed five inquiry
letters to residents either side of 14631 Kimberly and immediately
across the street as to whether these property owners would be opposed
to the requested tree removal. Three neighboring property owners were
in agreement with the removal and two property owners did not respond·
In November 1993, staff responded to Mr. Borzellino with a denial of his
request for tree removal. This denial was based upon the tree being a
healthy speciman and it was estimated that the tree had an additional 10
years before it would need to be removed· The tree was scheduled for
trimming in November 1993 and the trimming was completed·
DISCUSSION
In July 1994, Mr. Borzellino requested the tree be re-evaluated for
removal. The tree was re-evaluated at that time and the request was
denied. The requesting party wanted to pursue the tree removal further
which has resulted this item being agendized for the City Councils final
decision.
Request for Tree Removal at 14631 Kimberly Circle
September 6, 1994
Page 2
Based upon current policy and the tree being a healthy speciman and not
causing any damage to the sidewalk or curb and gutter, staff cannot
recommend the removal of this Tristania Tree at 14632 Kimberly Circle.
Robert Ledendecker
Acting Director ~f Public Works/City Engineer
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cc: Joe Brazellino
Dana Kasdan
Bob Ruhl