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Agenda | District | Address | Appeal No. | Hearing Date | Description | Permit and Hearing Nos. | Links |
Agenda | District | Address | Appeal No. | Hearing Date | Description | Permit and Hearing Nos. | Links |
Site: 12
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Permit# 800002 Only one supportive structural root exists and must be pruned for sidewalk repair.Applicant will plant 24" box as tree only appraised for less than in-lieu.
Posting Period: 4/28/25 - 5/28/25
Site: 3
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of three (3) street trees with replacement nearby by Public Works, not within the same Ludlow Alley public right-of-way due to inaccessibility of the site. Replacement trees will be planted a few blocks away. The three trees are bluegum eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus globulus) and have low vigor with very poor structure. The subject trees are also placed directly on top of the City's sewer main, and this public right-of-way was created to accomodate the placement and maintenance of the sewer main in this location, which drops from Casitas Ave down to Lansdale and Dalewood.
Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one (1) Significant tree on private proeprty with replacement by the property owner. The public right-of-way is 8' ft. wide along this frontage of the proeprty. The primary issue is that one of the main stems of the tree is now against the front roofline of the building due to an increase in the lean of the tree tree or stem. Removal of this large stem would destabilize the remaining sections of the tree. The tree also has had a very large stem faiulre on the side of the tree facing the road. Tree will be replaced with large stature climate adapted species. The tree is located near the S.E. corner of Garces Dr. and Vidal Dr. Permit 798902
Posting Period: 05/05/25 - 06/04/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Sidewalk repairs will require the pruning of tree roots, which would significantly compromise the stability of the tree. Due to the limited space within the sidewalk area, replanting at the original location is not feasible. As a result, a new tree will need to be relocated and replanted in a more suitable location.
Posting Period: 04/14/25 - 05/14/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Unstable union between two major stems. Active sloughing of bark and oozing from abnormal union. Risk and consequences of failure not within tolerance of department. Issue cannot be corrected through pruning. Location IS replantable.
Posting Period: 04/21/25 - 05/06/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: The main trunk and the entire canopy are in the road. There is no possibility to prune the tree to achieve appropriate clearance. Location is not replantable.
Posting Period: 04/21/25 - 05/21/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Construction project will require removal of tree. Repair and pouring of new foundation will be at the base of the tree, as the tree is in private property and within the footprint of the building. Structure is poor with a significant lean and history of topping. Tree has appraised for less than the standard in-lieu fee. Tree will be replaced by applicant with a new Significant tree, species to be approved by BUF. Permit 796451. Due to placement at the current foundation, the tree appraised for less than the in-lieu fee.
Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Termite damage and decay in basal cut wound. Hollow trunk at base of streetside stem with lean over road. Roots causing crack in foundation. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 04/21/25 - 05/21/25
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement. Property is under construction. Sidewalk repairs, driveway repairs, and relocation of gas line cannot be performed without pruning of major roots located within the tree's critical root zone. If these roots were to be pruned, the health of the tree will decline and destabilize the tree. Permit 798328. The tree can be replaced. Improper placement of large stature conifer species at the base of property. Due to placement, the tree appraised for less than the in-lieu fee.
Posting Period: 04/07/25 - 05/07/25
Site: 5
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one (1) street tree without replacement. Location is not replantable. PG&E needs to install a utility pole to support communication, secondary, and high voltage lines. Tree is already in decline and will not survive pruning in order to install the pole.
Posting Period: 04/21/25 - 05/21/25