HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10 TREE REMOVAL 05-07-84 II 1 hR CONSENT CALENDAR
. NO. 10
DATE: APRIL 30, 1984
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
HUGH WEST, MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
CITIZEN REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL
RECOMMENDATION:
That the tree at 14831 Branbury Circle be removed under provisions of Section II
of the current City Tree Removal Policy.
BACKGROUND:
In 1983, Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer complained of the roots'of their parkway tree were all
on top of the ground. The City tree crew cut the top back and prunned the roots
above ground. Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer now request the City remove the tree.
The current City Policy is as follows:
When a tree is one of the trees currently on the City approved tree list and the
property owner complains of extensive litter or wants the tree removed for some
other problem, the City will remove the tree at City expense and replace it at the
property owners expense for labor, materials, and replacement tree selected from
the approved tree list.
Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer have been offered this option, they indicate however, that they
have no desire to have a tree in the parkway.
DISCUSSION:
The tree is a Laurel and seems to be doing fine after root prunning. Mr. & Mrs.
Lehrer complain of a small crack in the sidewalk and they have been informed that
the City will repair sidewalks, curb, and gutter where damage has occured from a
City parkway tree.
Hugh West
Maintenance Superintendent
14731BRANBURY CIRCLE
March 23, 1984
Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer
14831 Branbury Cr.
Tustin, CA 92680
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer:
I am sure that I stated to you last year the the City is responsible
for replacing the sidewalk when damaged by a parkway tree.
The City has not decided to remove all parkway trees because of this
problem. Whatever kind of tree is in the parkway or trees on private
property, if they are within 6 to 8 feet of the sidewalk, will do damage
before they reach maturity.
If you wish some other type of tree that is on the City approved list,
the City will remove the one you have at city expense provided you will
pay the cost for the replacement tree plus planting costs.
Please find the City tree list enclosed.
Sincerely,
Hugh West
Maintenance Superintendent
City Center Centennial at Main Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890
April 6, 1984
Dear Homeowner:
The City of Tustin wishes to inform you that one of your
neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer of 14831 Branbury Place has
requested the City to remove the parkway tree in front of
their property.
Since the removal of this tree will effect the environment
in which you live, we solicit your comments.
If you object to the removal, please respond in writing within
ten (10) days~after receipt of this letter. If we have not
heard from you in that time, we will assume you haYe no objections
to the removal.
Sincerely,
Hug~h Worst~
Maintenance Superintendent
City Center Centennial at Main Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890
April 6, 1984
Dear Homeowner:
The City of Tustin wishes to inform you that one of your
neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Lehrer of 14831 Branbury Place has
requested the City to remove the parkway tree in front of
their property.
Since the removal of this tree will effect the environment
in which you live, we sol~cit"your comments.
If you object to the removal, please respond in writing within
ten (10) days~after receipt of this letter. If we have not
heard from you in that time, we will assume you have no objections
to the removal. ·
Sincerely,
Hug~h Worst~
~aintenance Superintendent
City Center Centennial at Main Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890