HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 6 TREE REMOVAL 03-01-82DATE: February 11, 1982
CONSENT CALENDAR
No. 6
nter- C om
TO: Bill Huston - City Manager
FROm: Hugh West - Maintenance Superintendent
SUBJ£CT: Request for Tree Removal
Mrs. Sally Black of 14681 Emerywood has requested the City to remove the
two parkway trees in front of her property.
The reasons stated were:
The trees are very messy and drop red berries that stain the sidewalk
and her car with a substance that is almost impossible to remove.
Background:
Notifications were handed out in the neighborhood making them aware
of Mrs. Blacks request and giving them l0 days in which to respond
in writing if they had any objections to the removal. No objections
were received.
The trees are Brazilian Peppers, not a desirable tree for parkways
as they are quite messy with leaves and flowers, also their growth
habit is to have very shallow roots similar to the Ash tree.
The trees were planted by the developer when Tustin Meadows was developed.
They were not on the City approved tree list. The trees are quite large
and the one on the north side of her driveway was planted in less than
two feet of the fire hydrant and its roots are involved with the hydrant
barrel.
Recommendations:
I recommend that the trees be removed as requested. The one near the
fire hydrant should not be replaced and the other be replaced with a
tree from the City approved list, selected by Mrs. Black.
Hugh West
Maintenance Superintendent
cc: Bob Ledendecker
January 19, 1982
i.irs. Sally Black
1~o81 Emerywood
Tustin, California
92o80
City of Tustin ~aintenance Dept.
300 Centennial ~ay
Tustin, California 92680
Hugh 4est
Dear ~lr. ~est:
This letter is concerning two Brazilian Pepper trees planted by
the city that are in front of my house 14681 Emerywood. These trees
are very undesirable because the yellow dust and red berries from
those ~rees fall on the sidewalk and my two cars and s~ain them
terribly. Aisc, the leaves fall continuomsl~ and they are a mess
to clsan up. it is next ro impossible to keep the city sidewalk
clean from day to day.
Another big problem with the tree on the west side of my driveway
is that it is fouling up the fire hydrant apparatus. It is my
understanding that the tree should not have been planted there by
the hydrant at all. Also, the roots are tearing up the sidewalk.
If you could please take care of these trees by removal it will
be very ~,~ch aooreciated. I know that you will do all that you can
to take care of this problem.
Thank you very much:for your help.
Sincerely,
Sally Black
January 27, 1982
Mrs. Sally Black of 14681Emerywood, Tustin has requested the City
remove the Brazilian Pepper trees located in the parkway in front
of her residence.
Sicne the removal of the trees would effect the environment in which
you live we are soliciting your comments on the removal.
If we have not heard from you within ten (10) days in writing
we will assume you have no objections to the removal of these
trees.
If-you have any questions ~lease call my office at 544-8890 ext.
240.
Very truly yours,
Hugh West
Maintenance Superintendent
City Center 300 Centennial Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890