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~T~': JULY 11, 1984
SUSJ ECT:
WILLIAbt 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 two street trees at 13301 Cromwell Drive per Case I of current City
Policy.and replace two of them with one 15 gallon size Magnolia Tree.
BACKGROUND:
The Pieronek family of 13301 Cromwell Drive has requested the removal of two Ficus
trees from the parkway in front of their residence. Additionally, they request
that one replacement tree be planted.
In July., 1978, Council adopted a policy on tree removal and replacement as
follows:
Case I - 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.
Case II - Undesirable tree (City approved) due to extensi.ve litter or other
problems.
City removes tree at City expense and replaces it at property
owners expense for labor, materials and tree.
Case III - Unapproved tree (not of a problem or desirable species).
City removal and replacement at full cost to property owner.
DISCUSSION:
The Pieronek's trees fall into Case I of the current City Policy. The sidewalk
that is adjacent to these trees is currently displaced and if allowed to continue
will eventually become a tripping hazard. Additionally, one tree is adjacent to
the water meter which is being intertwined with tree roots.
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
JULY 11, 1948
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These trees are on the City approved tree list,, but most likely due to improper
irrigation habits in the trees early growth years, the root system is seeking
water from the surface causing problems to the sidewalk, water meter, and lawn
area.
Staff suggests both these trees be removed and replaced with one 15 gallon size
Magnolia Tree in the center of the lot frontage.
Bob Led~ndecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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13301 Cromwell Drive
13301 Cromwell Drive