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WILLIA)! HUSTON, CITY ~NAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPA~I)IENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
CITIZEN CONCERN AT 15912 SO. )4YRTLE AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION:
For the City Council meeting of December 15, 1986.
Authorize the removal of the ficus tree located at 15912 Myrtle Avenue and
replacement of a tree per staff recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 1, 1986 City Council meeting, Ms. Marjorie Sue Nicklus expressed
two requests regarding her property located at 15912 Myrtle Avenue as follows:
1. Requested the removal of a 12 inch trunk diameter ficus tree located
within the parkway in front of 15912 Myrtle Avenue because the tree was
located immediately adjacent to the water service/meter, servicing the
property and had caused previous damage to the meter. Tree roots have
also damaged sidewalk and curb/gutter which has since been repaired by
the City, and the tree drops berries/seed pods which are a continual
nuisance.
2. Ms. Nicklus also requested that Myrtle Avenue be posted for "No Parking"'
during street sweeping hours.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed both requests of Ms. Nicklus and agrees that the ficus tree at
15912 Myrtle Avenue should be removed. This tree will eventually damage both the
water service and meter- as well as on-going damage to the sidewalk and
curb/gutter. It is suggested that this tree be replaced in a new location and
with a species that would provide minimal impact to the curb/gutter and sidewalk.
With regards to the request for restricted parking during street sweeping
operations on Myrtle Avenue, staff has sent Ms. Nicklus a letter {copy attached)
outlining the current City policy for restricted parking during street sweeping
hours. Staff will react accordingly to this request once the required petition
has been received from the requesting party.
B6b Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Oecember 10, 1986
Department of Public Works/Engineering
Ms. Marjorie Sue Nicklus
200-214 N. Midway Drive
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: 15912 MYRTLE AVENUE
Dear Ms. Nicklus:
City staff has reviewed your two requests, as presented to the Tustin City Council
on December 1, 1986, and concurs with your request for the tree removal at 15912
Myrtle Avenue and has scheduled City Council action on this removal at their
meeting of December 15, 1986. A copy of the staff report recommending removal is
attached for your information. Your attendance at this December 15, 1986 City
Council meeting {7:00 p.m.) is welcomed if you desire to provide any additional
input.
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In reference to your request for no parking during street sweeping, the following
information is provided regarding current City policy:
The requesting resident/property owner is required to circulate a petition
along both sides of the street within the block where the parking restriction
is requested. If at least 51% of the residents or managers (if rental
properties) agree to said parking restriction, then the City will post the
required parking restriction signs. If the majority of residents/managers
oppose the restriction, then the signs will not be posted.
The attached map shows the block of Myrtle Avenue between McFadden Avenue and
Altadena Drive that the petition needs to be circulated. In the event there are
any questions regarding this matter, please call me at any time.
Very truly yours,
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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