HomeMy Public PortalAbout14) 11A Update of Tree Appeal at 6023 Oak AveAGENDA
ITEM 11.A.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMEN
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 6 , 2018
TO: Bryan Cook, City Manager
FROM: Cathy Burroughs, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON TREE APPEAL AT 6023 OAK AVENUE
BACKGROUND:
1. On January 16, 2018, the City Council reviewed the decision of the Parks and
Recreation Commission regarding removal of a Coast Live Oak tree at 6023 Oak
Avenue . The City Council directed staff to contact the property owner regarding
possible relocation of the sidewalk onto private property to allow for adequate
vertical clearance . The City Council , on a 4-1 vote, approved removal of the tree
at 6023 Oak Avenue if the property owner did not agree to the relocation of the
sidewalk.
2. On January 18 , 2018 , the property owner, Louise Gonderman, contacted staff to
discuss the situation with the Coast Live Oak tree located in the public right of way
at 6023 Oak Avenue . Ms . Gonderman informed staff that she was not willing to
relocate the sidewalk onto her private property and requested the tree be removed .
ANALYSIS:
At the City Council meeting on January 16 , 2018, the City Council conducted a public
hearing regarding the removal of a Coast Live Oak tree located 6023 Oak Avenue. The
tree was recommended for removal primarily due to hardscape damage and the lack of
adequate vertical clearance for pedestrians caused by a large tree branch hanging over
the sidewalk.
The City Council directed staff to contact the property owner of 6023 Oak Avenue
regarding the possibility of relocating a portion of the sidewalk onto what is currently
private property. The Council approved removal of the tree at 6023 Oak Avenue if the
property owner was not willing to allow the sidewalk to be routed onto private property .
Ms . Louise Gonderman, property owner of 6023 Oak Avenue , contacted City staff
regarding the City Council's decision at the meeting on January 16, 2018. She