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AGENDA
TO:
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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 June 4,, 1984, authorize the
removal of the street tree at 14611Danborough per Case II of current City Policy.
BACKGROUND:
The Russell family of 14611 Danborough Road has requested the removal of a
Eucalyptus tree from the parkway in front of their residence. Additionally, they
request that no replacement tree 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.
RECEIVED
CITY
REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
MAY 25., 1984
PAGE 2
DISCUSSION:
The Russell's tree falls into Case II., however, they do not desire a replacement
tree. This deviates from City Council established policy. They additionally
request a response from Council by June 2, 1984. If a replacement tree {15 gallon
size) is utilized it would strictly be a Case II removal and would cost the
homeowner $45.00.
There are no signs of sidewalk lifting or cracking as indicated in the Russell's
letter.
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works
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Attachment
May 21, 1984
Mr. Ledendecker
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, Ca. 92680
Dear Mr. Ledendecker:
'This is a recuest for removal of a tree from the curb area
at the residential address of 14611 Danborough Road (Tustin
Meadows). The key concerns related to the existing Eucalyp-
tus tree are:
Damage to sidewalk (lifting)
2. Damage to curb. (cracking)
3. Potential hazard to parked cars due to falling branches.
4. Potential future hazard as sidewalk and curb continue
to raise and crack.
5. The continuous "messy" droppage of peeling bark
which clutters our lawn and the street.
We have scheduled complete new landscaping and a water sprinkling
system for our residence including trees and shrubs for June 2.
Please act upon this request with urgency basis the June 2 date.
If, however, it is deemed necessary to replace this tree, please
do so with a standard fifteen gallon tree at city expense. We
would prefer no tree at the curb.
Thank you for your prompt attention. We look forward to positive
action.
Mr. and 5Irs. Johnny Russell
14611Danborough Road
Tustin, Ca. 92680
730-6565
RECEIVED
MAY z 1 1984
TUSTtN PUBLIC WO~K~ OEP'I',