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DATE dULY 22, 1985
TO:
FROM:
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WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL - 14132 CHARLOMA DR. (FILE #2695A)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Tustin City Council, at their meeting of August 5, 1985, deny the request
for removal of two street trees at 14132 Charloma Drive.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has received a request from Mr. A1Mannarelli of 14132 Charloma Dr. for the
City to remove two parkway trees. {Copy attached). The two trees are Tristania
Conferta (Brisbane Box) and are on the City's approved tree list and are shown on
the attached photos.
Current City Policy provides for the following:
Case I
- Problem trees causing current or future damage to curb and
sidewalk will be removed by the City and replaced with a fifteen
gallon size tree at City expense subject to availability of funds.
Case II
- Undesirable tree {City approved) due to extensive litter or other
problems will be removed by the City and replacement cost (tree,
labor, materials) at the expense of the adjacent property owner.
Case III - Unapproved tree (not of a problem or desirable species) will be
removed by the City and replacement cost (tree, labor, materials)
at the expense of the adjacent property owner.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Mannarelli indicates the trees are messy and lose leaves and bark on a daily
basis. Additionally, he states the tree is raising the sidewalk again which has
been previously replaced twice.
Staff has indicated that the sidewalk has been replaced in recent years but for
reasons other than the trees. These trees are currently planted in a.six (6) foot
clear area between the curb and sidewalk as shown in the attached photos.
Letters have been sent to the neighborhood with two responses being received. A
copy of these responses are attached for information. Both responses are against
the removal of these two trees.
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
JULY 22, 1985
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Mr. Mannarelli has requested that the two trees be removed at no cost to him and
that the City replace the two trees with a different species at no cost to
himself, or not replace them at all. This request for tree removal falls under
Case II of current City Policy, wherein removal is at City cost and replacement
cost is the obligation of the property owner. Replacement cost for these trees is
estimated at $85.00 per tree. In the event the trees are removed under Case II of
the current City Policy, it is suggested that a deposit in the amount of $170.00
be with the City prior to the start of any removals.
Staff recommends against the removal of these two street tFees based upon reasons
stated by the resident. It is felt that the droppage of leaves and bark does not
warrant the requested removals with respect to the loss of mature trees as it
would aesthetically impact the entire street.
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Attachment
Department of Public Works/Maintenance l~.ivision
July 10, 1985
Dear Homeowner:
The City of Tusttn wishes to tnform you that one of your neighbors,
A1Mannare of 14132 Charloma Drive, Tustin has requested the City
to remove the Darkway tree in front of his property.
Since the removal of .this large tree will effect the environment
in which you live we therefore solicit your con~nents.
If you object to the removal please respond in writinq. If we
do not hear from you within 10 days after reciept of this letter,
we,will assume you have no objection to the removal.
Sincerely,
· HugBWes t
Maintenance Superintendent
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RECEIVED
1985
Department of Public Works/Maintenance Division
July 10, 1985
Dear Homeowner:
The City of Tusttn wishes to lnform you that one of your neighbors,
A1Mannare of 14132 Charloma Drive, Tustin has requested the City
to remove the parkway tree in front of his property,
Since the removal of ithis large tree will effect the environment
in which you live w~ ~he~efore solicit your comments.
If you object to the removal please respond in writinq. If we
do not hear from you within 10 days after reciept of this letter,
we.will assume you have no objection to the removal.
Sincerely,
'Hugh West
Maintenance Superintendent