HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 5 TREE REMOVAL 07-16-84AGENDA
JULY 11, 1984
CONSENT CALENDA~
NO. 5
7-16-84
Inter-Corn
FAOH:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Tustin City Council., at their meeting of July 16, 1984., authorize the
removal of three street trees at 1892 Sandwood Place per Case I of current City
Policy and replace two trees along the Cloverbrook Drive frontage with two 15
gallon size Magnolia Trees.
BACKGROUND:
The Allen family of 1892 Sandwood Place has requested the removal of three Rusty
Leaf Fig (Ficus Rubiginosa) trees from the parkway adjacent their residence.
Additionally., they request replacement trees be planted. A copy of their letter
of request is attached for information.
In July., 1978,, Council adopted a policy on tree removal and replacement as
follows:
Case I
Case II -
Case III -
- Problem tree (City approved) causing present or future damage to
curbs and sidewalks.
City removes tree and replaces it with a 15 gallon size tree at
City expense.
Undesirable tree (City approved) due to extensive litter or other
problems.
City removes tree at City expense and replaces it at property
owners expense for labor, materials and tree.
Unapproved tree (not of a problem or desirable species).
City removal and replacement at full cost to property owner.
DISCUSSION:
The Allen's trees fall into Case I of the current City Policy and involves three
trees, one tree in front of the residence on Sandwood Place and two trees on
Cloverbrook Drive adjacent to the side yard of the residence.
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
JULY 11, 1984
PAGE 2
The sidewalk adjacent to the side yard is being displaced by the tree root systems
as is the sidewalk landing area between the sidewalk and curb in front of the
Allen residence. The parkways adjacent to all three trees have an abundance of
large surface roots within the lawn area which prevents adequate lawn care and
maintenance.
Staff suggests that all three trees adjacent to 1892 Sandwood Place be removed and
the two trees on the Cloverbrook Drive frontage be replaced with two'15 gallon
size Magnolia Trees. There is not adequate space for a replacement tree on the
Sandwood Place frontage.
1)6b Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Side Yard on Cloverbrook Drive
Side Yard on Cloverbrook Drive
1892 Sandwood Place
JUN i 3 1984
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