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Agenda Packet - BC - 2008.06.05
AGENDA B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2008 - 6: 00 PM CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD — Conference Room A Burlingame, CA I. ROLL CALL H. MINUTES M. CORRESPONDENCE IV. FROM THE FLOOR (At this time, persons in the audience may speak on any item on the agenda or any other matter. The Ralph M. Brown Act prohibits the Commission from acting on a matter which is not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes.) V. OLD BUSINESS �- 1. Business Landscape Award Update 2. Street Tree Policy Recommendation/Official Street Tree List Revisions VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appeal of the Denial for the Removal of a Private Live Oak Tree @ 15 Clarendon Road (nearest to the property at 17 Clarendon Road) 2. Appeal of the Approval for the Removal of Only One of Three Redwood Trees @ 2504 Easton Drive 3. CalTrans Plan for El Camino Real Update 4. July 3`d Beautification Commission Meeting VII. REPORTS 1. Staff 2. Chairperson 3. Commissioners Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, July 3, 2008 — City Hall NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (650) 558-7323 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is available for review at the Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, during normal office hours. The agendas and minutes are also available on the City's website: www.burlingame.org. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Beautification Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at 850 Burlingame Ave during normal business hours. STAFF REPORT To: Beautification Commission Date: August 7, 2008 From: Greg Foell, Park Superintendent Bob Disco, Park Supervisor Subject: Consideration of Commission and Council recommendations for Street Tree policy changes: Official Street Tree Lists, Establishment of Themed Streets and Corresponding Policies Attachments: Official Street Tree List Draft Themed Streets/Blocks List Recommendation Review and approve the revised Official Street Tree List. Review the draft Themed Streets/Blocks list and provide inputto staff. Review the draft policy on establishing new themed streets and provide input to staff. Background In April, the Burlingame Beautification Commission heard a proposal from two interested citizens on modifying S4.' the City's current street tree planting practices. The proposal included discussion on the following topics: width of available planting areas, altering current planting lists, changing how street trees are selected by district/block/neighborhood, (re)introducing the concept of dominant species, updating the tree inventory, and potential elimination of tree categories from planting plans (ornamentals and evergreens). In May, Director Schwartz facilitated a discussion between the Commission and community members and as a result of that discussion the Commission made the following recommendations to the City Council. • Retain existing "themed" streets in the City of Burlingame by replacing with existing specie, if the dominant tree on the street is a tall tree even if it disrupts sidewalks • Do not create "themed" streets where they currently do not exist and allow the property owners to choose off of the appropriate tree list • Revisions be made by staff to the official street tree lists to contain trees that only have the tallest, most significant canopies • Retain "ornamentals" and "evergreen" tree species that have the tallest, most significant canopies on the official tree lists • Include some larger species from 6' planter strip list to the 3-6' planter strip list where possible or change dimensions of planting strip requirements • Create larger planting spaces throughout the City where possible • Only remove and replace trees when an existing tree must be removed • Tree planting should begin as soon as possible The City Council heard the agenda item at the June 6 Council Meeting. There was general consensus for all of the above items. As a result of the Commission action and Council consensus, the staff has prepared the following documents to help guide future decisions in regard to the administration of the street tree program in Burlingame. Revised Street Tree List The Official Street Tree List was revised by staff and adopted by the Beautification Commission at the June 5, 2008 meeting. The revised list is divided into four different lists based on planter width dimensions and overhead utilities. The revision retained the tree species that have the tallest, most significant canopy. The lists contain 32 different tree species that have proven to do well throughout the City. 14 tree species were eliminated from the old list because they were not good performers, maintenance was too costly, or they were too small in stature. Five new trees were added to the list that have large canopies and should perform well. After further review, staff is proposing the addition of several small revisions to Official Street Tree List. These revisions have been incorporated into the document included in the Commission agenda packet. The proposed changes include: Change the 3' and under planter dimension to Under 4' Wide, and the 3' to Under 6' list to 4' to Under 6'. This more appropriately aligns the trees with their minimum planter width and helps eliminate public confusion in regard to planter strip width and the selection of a tree species. Pyrus calleryana was removed from the 4' to Under 6' tree list due to the lack of canopy size. Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem" was removed from the 3' and Under list due to having a similar species, Magnolia grandiflora "St. Marys", on the list. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the proposed changes to the Official Street Tree List. Themed Streets/Blocks in Burlingame Staff began the process of establishing a draft list of themed streets by identifying streets/blocks that have more than 50 percent or more single species. Each street/block was evaluated based on the following factors: the percent of predominant tree species, health and disease tolerance of the species, amount of tree diversity, mix of species, age, aesthetic look on the block, current tree canopy, future canopy potential, width of the street, and the �. width of planter strips. Attached is a draft list of streets/blocks that staff recommends establishing as themed streets within the City of Burlingame. The themed street list was created without consideration for planter width dimensions as recommended by the Commission. A total of 120 themed blocks were identified. Staff is recommending that 92 of themed blocks be maintained with the same species. The remaining 28 blocks are planted with trees that have poor structures or serious health issues and are no longer considered as appropriate street trees. As trees are removed, these blocks would be replanted with different species that will maintain the aesthetic feel and canopy of the original dominant species. Staff recommendations for replacement trees are listed in the right column of the Themed Street/Block List. Establishment of Additional Themed Streets The Commission considered the community proposal for changes to the tree policy at the May 7, 2008 Beautification Commission Meeting. At that meeting the Commission established several consensus points to help articulate the policy direction. One of the points stated the following: • Do not create "themed" streets where they currently do not exist and allow the property owners to choose off of the appropriate tree list At the June 5, 2008, Commission meeting, this consensus point was modified during the review of the minutes. The consensus point was amended in the Commission minutes as follows: • Parks division staff will not create themed streets, but the majority of property owners on a block may petition to have a themed street, choosing from the appropriate themed street tree list. Staff recommends consideration of the following policy to guide the Commission in establishment of a themed street. 2 The Beautification Commission will determine "Themed Streets/Blocks" within the City of Burlingame. To petition the Beautification Commission for a new themed street a homeowner living on a particular block must gather the signatures of 2/3 of the homeowners on their block. Signature forms will be available at the Parks and Recreation Department Office. The block representative can then petition the Beautification Commission for the block to be established as a themed street. If approved by the Commission, City staff will determine the appropriate species in collaboration with the homeowners. All homeowners on the proposed theme street will be notified of the Beautification Commission meeting when the item will be considered. It is the City policy that healthy trees will not be removed without cause and the existing tree removal criteria will remain in effect and will not be circumvented to establish themed blocks. CITY OF BURLINGAME - PARKS DIVISION, 558-7330 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-2858 OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST - JULY 2008 TREES TO BE USED UNDER PRIMARY UTILITY LINES Site Height at I Min IDescription Botanical Name Common Name Locations Maturity Spacing Acer buergeranum Trident Maple Washington Park Rose Garden 20-25' 25' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; roundish crown; glossy, three - lobed leaves; fall color. * Acer rubrum Red Maple 1450 Capuchino 40-50' 35' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; lobed, shiny green leaves; showy flowers,• brilliant fall color Geij era parviflora Australian Willow Wells Fargo Bank (Broadway), 25-30' 30' EVERGREEN: Moderate growth; graceful branches; fine textured 117 Bayswater leavespest free. Gingko biloba Maidenhair tree 405, 409 Block Bayswater Ave, 30-50' 40' DECIDUOUS: Slow growth; fan shaped leaves turn yellow in fall; 1240 Cabrillo spreading, almost umbrella form. Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree 209 Victoria, 1149 Balboa 20-35' 35' DECIDUOUS: Slow to moderate growth; clusters of yellow flowers-, leaves yellow in falldrop late. Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree 1528 Howard 20-35' 35' DECIDUOUS: Slow to moderate growth, yellow flowers; leaves reddish in spnng, dull -green in summer. Lagerstromia indica Crape Myrtle Pershing Park, 1325 Drake 20-30' 25' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; spring foliage light green tinged bronze red; red flowers July -September, yellow fall color. Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia `St. Mary' 1700 Sherman 20-40' 25' EVERGREEN: Moderate to fast growth; white flowers; similar to Southern Magnolia, but smaller. (*Requires 6' wide & over planter strip.) Maytenus boaria Mayten Tree 1115, 1301, & 1462 Burlingame 20-40' 25' EVERGREEN: Slow to moderate growth, pendulous graceful Ave branches. Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 2705 Easton, 121 Costa Rica Ave 3040' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; large, dark green leaves, brilliant fall color. Pittosporum undulatum Victorian Box 1201 & 1230 Burlingame Ave 30-40' 40' EVERGREEN: Moderate growth; fragrant white flowers glossy leaves-, round headed. * Platanus acerifolia London Plane 603 Plymouth 40-60' 45' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; large, lobed, maple like leaves; sheds (Sycamore) old bark,• new bark smooth cream colored. Prunus cerasifera Purple Leaf Plum 1320 Lincoln, Village Park 20' 15' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; coppery leaves; light pink Eastmoor side 1320 Lincoln Ave flowers in spring Pyrus calleryana Flowering Pear 1617 Howard, 2112 Adeline 25-35' 25' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; upright form; masses white flowers in Aristocrat' I I I I spring,red leaves in fall. Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow 2009 Deveraux Drive 35' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; dense, round crown; outstanding fall color * Planter width must be at least 48" CITY OF BURLINGAME - PARKS DIVISION, 558-7330 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-2858 OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST - JULY 2008 TREES TO BE USED IN PLANTING STRIPS UNDER 4' WIDE AND SELECTED TREES (*) FOR TREE WELLS IN PAVED AREAS Site Height at Min Botanical Name Common Name Locations Maturity Spacing Description Acer buergeranum Trident Maple Washington Park Rose Garden 20-25' 25' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; roundish crown; glossy, three - lobed leaves; fall color. Aesculus carnea Red Horsechestnut 2212 Adeline, 1336 Edgehill, 1421 40' 30' DECIDUOUS: Fast early growth; round headed; dark green Cabrillo leavesplumes of crimson flowers inspring. Celtis australis European Hackberry 1108 Cambridge 40-50' 40' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; gray -green, elm -like leaves; upright, round headed form. Celtis sinensis Chinese Hackberry 2711 Easton 30-40' 25' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth, glossy, dark green, elm4ike leaves; upright round form. Suse table to wooly aphids Craetaegus phaenopyrum Washington Thorn 733 Lexington Way 20-25' 25' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; graceful open limb structure; glossy leaves; foliage turns orange, scarlet or purple in fall. * Geijera parviflora Australian Willow Wells Fargo Bank (Broadway), 25-30' 30' EVERGREEN: Moderate growth; graceful branches; fine textured 117 Bayswater leavespest free. Koelreuteria bipinnata Chinese Flame Tree 209 Victoria, 139 Charming 20-35' 35' DECIDUOUS: Slow to moderate growth; clusters of yellow flowers• leaves yellow in fall, drop late. Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree 1528 Howard 20-35' 35' DECIDUOUS: Slow to moderate growth; yellow flowers; leaves reddish ins rin dull- reen in summer. * Lagerstromia indica Crape Myrtle Pershing Park, 1325 Drake 20-30' 25' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; spring foliage light green tinged bronze red; red flowers July -September; yellow fall color. Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia `Samuel 2109 Ray Drive 30' 30' EVERGREEN: Fast growth; upright branches; dark green foliage Sommer' has a rusty bronze coloring on leaf underside. White flowers in early spring and again late in summer. * Maytenus boaria Mayten Tree 900 Morrell 2040' 25' EVERGREEN: Slow to moderate growth; pendulous graceful branches. * Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 2705 Easton, 121 Costa Rica Ave 3040' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; large, dark green leaves, brilliant fall color. * Pittosporum undulatum Victorian Box 1201 & 1230 Burlingame Ave 30-40' 40' EVERGREEN: Moderate growth; fragrant white flowers glossy leaves; round headed. * Prunus cerasifera Purple Leaf Plum 1320 Lincoln, Village Park 20' 15' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; coppery leaves; light pink Eastmoor side 1320 Lincoln Ave flowers inspring * Prunus yedoenis Flowering Cherry 1236 Balboa, 2205 Hillside 40' 30' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; curving, graceful, open branching 'Yoshino 'pattern; light pink to nearly white fragrant flowers in early spring. * Pyrus calleryana Flowering Pear 617 Howard, 2112 Adeline 25-35' 25' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; upright form; masses white flowers in 'Aristocrat' spring, red leaves in fall. Robinia ambigua Idaho Locust 909 Linden Ave / 2 trees 3040' 30' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; spring clusters of bright ma enta flowers• long leaves divided into oval leaves. Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow 2009 Deveraux Drive 35' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; dense, round crown; outstanding fall color * Trees appropriate for tree wells in paved areas CITY OF BURLINGAME - PARKS DIVISION, 558-7330 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-2858 OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST - JULY 2008 TREECRYWA TREES TO BE USED IN PLANTING STRIPS 4' WIDE AND UNDER 6' WIDE Site Height at Min Botanical Name Common Name Locations Maturity Spacing Description Acer rubrum Red Maple 1450 Capuchino 40-50' 35' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; lobed, shiny green leaves; showy flowers; brilliant fall color Aesculus camea Red Horsechestnut 2212 Adeline, 1336 Edgehill, 40' 30' DECIDUOUS: Fast early growth; round headed; dark green leaves; 1421 Cabrillo 1439 Cortez plumes of crimson flowers inspring. Celtis australis European Hackberry 1108 Cambridge 40-50' 40' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; gray -green, elm -like leaves; upright, round headed form. Celtis sinensis Chinese Hackberry 2711 Easton 3040' 25' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth, glossy, dark green, elm4ike leaves; upright round form. Suse table to wooly aphids Eucalyptus nicolii Willow -Leafed 1556 Westmoor 3545' 25' EVERGREEN: Fast growth; graceful, weeping form; textured, light Peppermint green leaves,• sli ht odor of peppermint. Fraxinum oxycarpa Raywood Ash 2600 Easton 25-35' 25' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; compact, round headed; dark green leaves turn claret red in fall. Gingko biloba Maidenhair tree 405, 409 Block Bayswater Ave, 30-50' 40' DECIDUOUS: Slow growth; fan shaped leaves turn yellow in fall; 1240 Cabrillo spreading, almost umbrella form. Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia ' Samuel 2109 Ray Drive 30' 30' EVERGREEN: Fast growth; upright branches; dark green foliage Sommer' has a rusty bronze coloring on leaf underside. White flowers in early spring and aizain late in summer. M o orum laetum M o orum 1503 Ray Drive 20-30' 25' EVERGREEN: Fastgrowth; dense glossy,light green foliage. Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 2705 Easton, 121 Costa Rica Ave 30-40' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; large, dark green leaves, brilliant fall color. Platanus acerifolia'Columbia! London Plane (Sycamore) 603 Plymouth 40-60' 45' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; large, lobed, maple like leaves; sheds old bark• new bark smooth cream colored. Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak 2022 Ray Drive, 1422 Capuchino 40-70' 45' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; high, open branches; large, bright green leaves tam scarlet in cold fall. Quercus rubra Red Oak 326 Clarendon Road, 2509 Hillside 40-70' 45' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; spreading branches with round crown. Drive Robinia ambigua Idaho Locust 909 Linden Ave / 2 trees 3040' 30' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; spring clusters of bright magenta flowers,• long leaves divided into oval leaves. Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow 2009 Devereaux Drive 35' 40' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; dense, round crown; outstanding fall color Tristania conferta Brisbane Box 860 Walnut 30-60' 45' EVERGREEN: Moderate to fast growth; reddish -brown bark; green oval leathery leaves; resembles some Eucalyptus. Ulmus Accolade Elm 1080 Howard 60-80' 55' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth; graceful vase shape limbs; glossy dark green foliage, yellow in fall. Subject to availability. Zelkova serrata Zelkova 'Green Vase' 205, 226 Anita Road 60' j 60' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; vase shaped; oval saw toothed leaves; fall color; drought and wind tolerant. CITY OF BURLINGAME - PARKS DIVISION, 558-7330 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-2858 OFFICIAL STREET TREE LIST - JULY 2008 TREES TO BE USED IN PLANTING STRIPS 6' WIDE AND OVER Site Height at Min Botanical Name Common Name Locations Maturity Spacing Description Acer rubrum Red Maple 1450 Capuchino 40-50' 35' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth, lobed, shiny green leaves; showy flowers,• brilliant fall color Cinnamomum camphora Camphor 300-400 Block Burlingame Ave, 40-50' 45' EVERGREEN: Slow to moderate growth; yellow green aromatic 221 Channin leaves; tiny yellow flowers in May. M o orum laetum Myoporum. 1503 Ray Drive 20-30' 25' EVERGREEN: Fastgrowth; dense glossy,light green foliage. Platanus acerifolia London Plane 603 Plymouth 40-60' 45' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth, large, lobed, maple like leaves; sheds (Sycamore) old bark, new bark smooth, cream colored. Quercus agerfolia Coast Live Oak 1815 Carmelita 40-70' 45' EVERGREEN: Moderate to fast growth; dense foliage; rounded holly -like leaves round-headedspreading crown. Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak 2022 Ray Drive, 1422 Capuchino 40-70' 45' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; high, open branches; large, bri tgreen leaves turn scarlet in cold fall. Quercus rubra Red Oak 326 Clarendon Road, 2509 Hillside 40-70' 45' DECIDUOUS: Fast growth; spreading branches with round crown. Tristani conferta Brisbane Box 860 Walnut 30-60' 45' EVERGREEN: Moderate to fast growth, reddish -brown bark; green oval athe leaves resembles some Eucalyptus. Ulmus Accolade Elm 1080 Howard 60-80' 55' DECIDUOUS: Moderate growth, graceful vase shape limbs; glossy dark green foliage, yellow in fall. Subject to availability. Zelkova serrata Zelkova `Green Vase' 205, 226 Anita Road 60' 60' DECIDUOUS: Moderate to fast growth; vase shaped; oval saw toothed leaves fall color, drought and wind tolerant. ON City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department City Street Trees - Themed Streets Compiled July 2008 Street Theme Planter Width Min Width Recommendation 1600 Adeline Sycamore 36/36 48 Themed Street 1700 Adeline Sycamore 36/P36 48 Themed Street 1800 Adeline Sycamore 36/P36 48 Themed Street 1900 Adeline Sycamore 36/P36 48 Themed Street 2000 Adeline Sycamore 36/36 48 Themed Street 500 Almer Liquidambar 62/62 Replace w/ Red Maple 800 Alpine Sycamore 36/36 48 Themed Street 1000 Balboa Liquidambar 36/36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 1600 Balboa Liquidambar 36/36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 100 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 300 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 400 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 500 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 600 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 700 Bayswater Gingko 72/P72 36 Themed Street 800 Bayswater Gingko 84/P84 36 Themed Street 900 Bayswater Gingko 69/P69 36 Themed Street 1200 Bellevue Liquidambar 60/60 Replace w/ Red Maple 1300 Bernal Sycamore 48/48 48 Themed Street 1400 Bernal Sycamore 48148 48 Themed Street 300 Bloomfield Sycamore 72/P72 48 Themed Street 400 Bloomfield Sycamore 72/P72 48 Themed Street 300 Burlingame Ave Camphor 120/120 Replace w/ Red Oak or Zelkova or Accolade Elm 400 Burlingame Ave Camphor 120/144 Replace w/ Red Oak or Zelkova or Accolade Elm 500 Burlingame Ave Camphor 144/P120 Replace w/ Red Oak or Zelkova or Accolade Elm 800 Burlingame Ave Camphor 120/P144 Replace w/ Red Oak or Zelkova or Accolade Elm 850 - 1000 Burlingame Ave Euc. Viminalis = (3 blks.) 120/144 Themed Street 1500 Burlingame Ave. Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1100 Cabrillo Liquidambar 36/36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 1200 Cabrillo Liquidambar 36/36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 400-1200 California Dr. P. Calle ana 'Chanticleer' = 9 blks. 48/P72 36 Replace with 'Aristocrat 1100 Cambridge Elm 72/72 50 Themed Street 300 Channing Sycamore 72/P72 48 Themed Street 200 Chapin Sycamore 32/32 48 Themed Street 300 Chapin Sycamore 32/32 48 Themed Street 1600 Chapin Sycamore 32/32 48 Themed Street 400 Chatham Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 300 Clarendon Red Oak 48/48 50 Themed Street 1500 Columbus Red Oak 48/48 50 Themed Street 300 Concord Liquidambar 72/72 Replace w/ Red Maple 600 Concord Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 700 Concord Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 500 Corbitt Sycamore 96/P96 48 Themed Street 1200 Cortez Sycamore 36/36 48 Themed Street 1100 Cortez Sycamore 36/36 48 1 Themed Street 800 Crossway Liquidambar 48/48 Replace w/ Red Maple 400 Cumberland Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 1400 Desoto Sycamore 50/50 48 Themed Street 1100 Douglas Sycamore I 53/P48 48 Themed Street 1100 Drake Sycamore 36/36 48 Themed Street Burlingame City Street Trees - Themed Streets - Page 2 Street Theme Planter Width Min Width Recommendation 300 DvA ht Red Oak 48/P48 50 Themed Street 1500-2000 Easton Euc. Globulus = 6 blks. 19'/P48 Themed Street 800 Ed ehill Liquidambar 68/68 Replace w/ Red Maple 1300 Ed ehill Li uidambar 68/P72 Replace w/ Red Maple 1400 Floribunda Liquidambar 57/P72 Replace w/ Red Maple 1500 Floribunda Li uidambar 59/P60 Replace w/ Red Maple 500 Francisco Sycamore 96/P96 48 Themed Street 2100 Hillside Sycamore 1441144 48 Themed Street 2200 Hillside Sycamore 144/144 48 Themed Street 2300 Hillside Sycamore 144/144 48 Themed Street 2400 Hillside Sycamore 144/144 48 Themed Street 1200 Laguna Sycamore 84/P84 48 Themed Street 1300 Laguna Liquidambar 84/P84 Replace w/ Red Maple 1400 Laguna Li uidambar 84/P84 Replace w/ Red Maple 300 Lexington Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 500 Lexington Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 600 Lexington S camore 72/72 1 48 Themed Street 1100 Mills Sycamore 60/P60 48 Themed Street 1200 Mills Sycamore 60/P60 48 Themed Street 1300 Mills Sycamore 60/P60 48 Themed Street 1400 Mills Sycamore 60/P60 48 Themed Street 800 Maple Linden 36/36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 400 Marin Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 500 Marin Sycamore 84/84 48 Themed Street 1600 McDonald Way Liriodendron 65/65 Replace wl Zelkova, Accolade Elm, or Scarlett Oak 1500 Newlands Sycamore 57/P57 48 Themed Street 500 Oak Grove Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1200 Oak Grove Red Oak 36/P36 50 Themed Street 1300 Oak Grove Red Oak 36/P36 50 Themed Street 1400 Oak Grove Red Oak 36/P36 50 Themed Street 100 Occidental Sycamore 56/P48 48 Themed Street 200 Occidental Sycamore 56/56 48 Themed Street 300 Occidental Sycamore 56/P48 48 Themed Street 400 Occidental Sycamore 56/P48 48 Themed Street 1100 Palm Sycamore 72/P72 48 Themed Street 1200 Palm Sycamore P72/P72 48 Themed Street 1300 Palm Sycamore 72/P72 48 Themed Street 1400 Palm Sycamore 84/P72 48 Themed Street 600 Plymouth Sycamore 72/72 48 Themed Street 1100 Sanchez Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1200 Sanchez Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1300 Sanchez Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1400 Sanchez Sycamore 48/P48 48 Themed Street 1600 Sherman Sycamore 36/P36 48 Themed Street 1700 Sherman Sycamore P36/P36 48 Themed Street 10 Stanley Liriodendron 36/P36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 100 Stanley Liriodendron 36/P36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 200 Stanley Liriodendron 361P36 Replace w/ Trident Maple 1100 Vancouver Catalpa 36/P36 Replace w/ Golden Rain Tree 500 Vernon Sycamore 48/48 48 Themed Street 600 Vernon Liquidambar 48/48 Replace w/ Red Maple 700 Vernon Sycamore 72/72 1 48 1 Themed Street 700 Winchester Dr. Sycamore 96/P96 48 Themed Street 800 Winchester Dr. Sycamore 96/P96 48 Themed Street L {� CITY O City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department City Street Trees - Themed Streets Number of Themed Streets and Tree Species Themed Streets to be Maintained Number of Blocks Tree Species 1 Elm 6 Eucalyptus Globulus 3 Eucalyptus Viminalis 8 Gingko 9 P rus calle ana 'Chanticleer 6 Red Oak 59 Sycamore Themed Streets to be Replanted with Other Species Number of Blocks Tree Species 4 Camphor 1 Catalpa 4 Linden 15 Li uidamber 4 Lirodendron L CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME URLINGAMF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT v 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 • Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org April 18, 2008 Gil & Karen Borgardt 17 Clarendon Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Pat &Kathy Pirone 18 Clarendon Road Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL FOR THE REMOVAL OF A PROTECTED LIVE OAK TREE @ 15 CLARENDON ROAD - BURLINGAME We are in receipt of your letters appealing the denial for the removal of the private Live Oak tree, in the back yard of 15 Clarendon Road, nearest to the property at 17 Clarendon Road (Tree 93 [see attachment]). Your appeal will be forwarded to the Burlingame Beautification Commission and a hearing will be scheduled for the June S, 2008 meeting. Third party expert opinion may be helpful to the Commission, as it deliberates this case. Please submit any such documentation in advance of the meeting to our office at 850 Burlingame Avenue, and it will be distributed to the Commissioners. The Commission meets at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, (Conference Room A) should you wish to attend and address the Commission regarding this matter. Sincerely, 1��L 0 1CA'_1 Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent CC: Planning and Building Departments Beautification Commission Steve Ching Diana Elwell & John Benedetti Carla Siboldi 933 Taraval St., Suite B 14 Bloomfield Road 10 Bloomfield Road San Francisco, CA 94116 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 ATTACHMENTS: Memo to Planning Department Dated April 17, 2008 Letters Appealing Denial of the Removal of Live Oak (Tree #3) Dated April 6, 2008 Email Addressed to Ruben Hurin, Planning Department Dated March 4, 2008 Notification of Denial of Removal of 2 Live Oak Trees Dated February 22, 2008 DATE: APRIL 17, 2008 TO: RUBEN HUR1N - PLANNING DEPAR FROM: STEVEN PORTER - CITY ARBORIS - RE: NEW HOUSE PROJECT @ 15 CLARENDON ROAD VS. PROPOSED REMOVAL OF TWO PROTECTED LIVE OAK TREES At #15 Clarendon Road there are three protected size Live Oak trees at the rear of the property. For clarity, Tree #1 is closest to the neighboring property at #19 Clarendon Road; Tree #2 is the middle tree: and Tree #3 is closest to the neighboring property at #17 Clarendon. On February 14, 2008, the property owner at #15 Clarendon Road (Mr. Steve Ching), submitted to the Parks Division a Protected Tree Removal Permit Application to remove Trees #1 and #2 due to their location being in conflict with "future", yet to be submitted, building projects as a justifiable reason to remove healthy trees; criteria used for approval is based solely on tree health, stability, and or significant property damage caused by the tree. Upon site inspection, I found these trees to be healthy, stable specimens, therefore the application was denied. However, since denial of the initial application, on March 4, 2008 I received and have since reviewed building plans for a new house project at the above address. The building plans indicate the location of a new garage showing Tree # 1 to be within the footprint of the proposed garage. Also the foundation of the proposed garage is very close to Tree #2. Severe root cutting will be required if Tree #2 were to remain. Upon my second inspection for building plan review, I still found the trees to be healthy and stable, but due to the close proximity to each other and competition for space and light, the trees had incurred some minor, but correctable, limb and canopy balance issues. It is apparent that Trees #1 and #2 have been affected most from this situation. Tree #3, while also having some of the same issues, can be correctively pruned and will continue to thrive for many years to come. Therefore, after further consideration and review of the building plans, I approved the removal of Tree #1 and Tree #2. Upon approval of the building permit for this project, the "Conditions of Approval" will contain language requiring the replacement of 2-24" box size trees, as well as requirements for the protection and preservation of Tree #3. Following the aforementioned approval of the removal of Tree #1 and Tree #2, letters of appeal from the property owners at 17 Clarendon Road and 18 Clarendon Road were received on April 5'h, requesting instead, that Tree #1 and Tree #3 Live Oak trees be removed (allowing Tree #2 to remain and flourish) because, Tree #3 significantly shades the yard at 17 Clarendon Road causing great difficulty for the property owner to grow his own vegetables. Subsequently, the letters appealing my decision (attached) will be forwarded to the Beautification Commission and a hearing will be scheduled for the June 5, 2008 meeting appealing the denial for the removal of Tree #3. CC: Planning and Building Departments Beautification Commission Gil & Karen Borgardt 17 Clarendon Road Burlingame, CA 94010 650/342-1270 FAX: 650/342-6672 E-mail: gil-b@pobox.com 1: Burlingame Beautification Commission Attn: Steven Porter 850 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010-2899 RE: Removal of Oak trees @ 15 Clarendon Road, your letter to Steve Ching, dated 22 Feb 08 Dear Steven Porter, �- I am the neighbor, 17 Clarendon Road, and ask that you reconsider the request of Steve Ching. There are three large Oak trees at the rear of the property, growing close together, and all three are in bad condition because they are so intertwined. There is a lot of dead wood in the trees from many years of neglect. Over the years the trees have grown quite large and caused significant shading in our yard. The shading has caused great difficulty for us to grow our own vegetables. Due to the shading, we had an arborist look at the situation and the recommendation was to remove the two outer trees and let the remaining center tree return to good health. As the arborist suggested, our request is to remove the two outer trees and leave the center tree to flourish. The north tree was pruned some time ago, as it was hanging over our yard and depriving our garden area of sunlight and making quite a mess. With the removal of the two outer trees, the center tree can flourish and our vegetables and yard should have sunshine. Your attention to this request will be greatly appreciated. Sincere Gilor CC: Steve Chin Pat & Kathy Piron,*_ 18 Clarendon Road Burlingame, CA 94010 April 5, 2008 Burlingame Beautification Commission Attn: Steven Porter 850 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010-2899 RE: Removal of Oak trees @ 15 Clarendon Road; your letter to Steve Ching, dated 22 Feb 08 Dear Steven Porter, I am the neighbor, 18 Clarendon Road, and ask that you reconsider the request of Steve Ching. There are three large Oak trees at the rear of the property, growing close together, and all three are in bad condition because they are so intertwined. There is a lot of dead wood in the trees from many years of neglect. Our neighbor has told us that an arborist has suggested that the two outer trees should be removed and let the center tree develop to its fullest. As the arborist suggested, our request is to remove the two outer trees and leave the center tree to flourish. Your attention to this request will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Pat & Kathy Pirone- CC: Steve Ching Ruben, Just a follow up. I left a voice mail for Robert Morton Johns @ (415-602-4535), and have informed him that no Tree removal is to occur prior to Building Permit Approval of this project. SP -----Original Message ----- From: PARKS -Porter, Steve Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 11:21 AM To: CD/PLG-Hurin, Ruben Subject: #15 Clarendon Rd. / Oak Trees Ruben, At the above address, building plans have been submitted which indicate the need to remove two Oak Trees at the rear of the property for the new garage and driveway. The two Oak Trees are in fair condition and I denied their removal at the Parks Dept. (Protected Tree Removal Permit) level of the process, because new construction is not part of the criteria I use for approval. After further site inspection I have determined that the newly planned garage and driveway cannot feasibly be relocated in order to save these two trees, so I am approving removal of the two Oak Trees at the Planning Dept. level, because the two Trees fall within the footprint of the new construction. The plans show Six new 24" box trees, and Thirteen new 15 gallon to be installed within the scope of the new project which will cover the tree replacement and reforestation requirements. There is a third Oak Tree, also at the rear of the property, that I will be requiring an independent Arborist Report for with regards to protections needed during construction, this requirement can happen within the Conditions of Approval. Steve Porter CITY CITE' OF BURLINGAME parkre, �U RR LL�A MBE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 m ° Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 f: Fax (650) 696-7216 ° E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org February 22, 2008 Steve Ching 933 Taraval St., Suite B San Francisco, CA 94116-2422 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO OAK TREE.N'@,1 S CLARENDON- BURLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of two Oak trees in the rear of the lot at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) The two Oak trees are healthy, well balanced specimens. 2) Criteria used to justify removals, i.e. health and. stability issues, have not been met. 3) Therefore, the application is denied. If you wish to appeal this decision you may: 1) Submit an independent Arborist Report supporting justifiable criteria for removal of this tree and/or any other supporting documentation you may have supporting your request for removal and, 2) -Appeal this decision in writing to the Burlingame Beautification Commission, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me al (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, / r�rt:.nj Steven' Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/kh CC: Ronald & Gail Marlin TR Elmer & Karen Borgardt Pasquale & 749 Sequoia P.O. Box 4939 Kathleen Forrester-Pirona San Mateo, CA 94403 Foster City, CA 94404 18 Clarendon Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Diana Elwell & Carly[ Siboldi IN— John Benedetti 10 Bloomfield Road 14 Bloomfield Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME �AM GAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BU RLIN 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 W Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org June 17, 2008 "u_ Gil & Karen Borgardt Pat & Kathy Pirone Ronald & Gail Marlin TR 17 Clarendon Road 18 Clarendon Road 749 Sequoia Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 San Mateo, CA 94403 James Peters Carla Siboldi 18Bloomfield Road 10 Bloomfield Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE AN ADDITIONAL PROTECTED LIVE OAK TREE @ 15 CLARENDON ROAD - BURLINGAME At its meeting of June 5, 2008 meeting, the Beautification Commission voted 6 - 0 - l(absent) to uphold the City Arborists denial to remove the Live Oak tree (nearest to the property of 17 Clarendon Road) at the above address. The decision was based on the findings that the tree's drip line does not reach over the property at 17 Clarendon, and that despite being neglected, the tree is viable, adding canopy to the area. You may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council in writing by July 8, 2008. Such letters of appeal must be accompanied with a $255 fee (made payable to the City of Burlingame) and delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, 94010. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, f G7gFoell Interim Parks Superintendent CC: Randy Schwartz, Director Steve Ching Diana Elwell & John Benedetti 933 Taraval St., Suite B 14 Bloomfield Road San Francisco, CA 94116 Burlingame, CA 94010 KOA� CITY OF BURLINGAME B V R L I N G A M E PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT y 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 cORa°�wra°• Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org May 27, 2008 Susan & Larry Raffo 1309 Castillo Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONLY ONE OF THREE REDWOOD TREES @ 2504 EASTON DRIVE - BURLINGAME Your letter dated May 6, 2008 appealing the approval for the removal of only one of three Redwood trees at 2504 Easton Drive has been received at our office. Your appeal will be placed on the agenda of the June 5th Beautification Commission meeting. The Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. If you wish, you may attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission. Third party expert opinion may be helpful to the Commission, as it deliberates this case. Please submit any such documentation in advance of the meeting to our office at 850 Burlingame Avenue, and it will be distributed to the Commissioners. The applicant as well as adjacent property owners are also being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any comments if they wish to do so. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent CC: Randy Schwartz, Director John & Beth Ailanjian 2504 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Lillian Durazzo 2508 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Raul & Cathy Nicho 2500 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 May 6, 2008 City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE. Response to the notification of the removal of three (3) redwood trees @ 2504 Easton Drive — Burlingame We live at 1309 Castillo Avenue, having resided here since January 1977. We are delighted that our neighbors at 2504 Easton have petitioned the removal of these three (3) trees. I recently contacted the Parks and Recreation Department to inquire about our rights since these trees are causing damage to our property on the other side of the shared fence. We are also disappointed that the arborist did not recommend the removal of all the trees as requested. The problem is greater than just the health of trees, involving property damage and the ongoing costs to repair property damage over time. We encourage the Park and Recreation Department to authorize the removal of all three (3) trees before they totally take over the very small lot at the back of 2405 Easton Drive, and continue to destroy and damage their property as well as neighboring properly. California. redwoods need ample room because they grow to monstrous heights and circumferences, making them inappropriate for small urban backyards. The lot at 2405 Easton is definitely "forested" by these redwoods, but I am sure the owners would be willing to plant new trees that would "reforest" their backyard with species more appropriate in a small urban setting that will provide ample shade and privacy. The roots have lifted and cracked our driveway. Several years ago we had to dig up the driveway in front of our garage to remove roots, the size of an adult's arm, which were lifting our driveway so that we were unable to open our garage door. Now that a number of years have passed, we are once again having difficulty with our garage door. We would hike to replace our damaged driveway and garage, but hesitate because the roots are so invasive that they will continue, over time, to damage the new surface and structure. We have also consulted an arborist for a long-term solution which is a costly root barrier. Our neighbors on the corner of Easton and Castillo have ongoing plumbing problems, which may also be the result of the invasive root structure of these giant redwoods. As a tree grows, its root structure must spread out to balance the height of the tree so it will not blow over. We believe that, as these redwood trees have continued to grow, their root structure has begun to damage not only our driveway, but the decking surrounding our pool as well — we are observing lifting and cracking similar to our driveway. Potentially, over time, the foundation of our house may also be compromised if the trees are allowed to remain. As indicated in the attached documentation, all the trees are well under the size designating them as "protected trees". The former owner of 2504 Easton, who originally planted the trees, was a landscaper who changed his backyard regularly as a showcase for potential clients. When he moved, he left the trees to flourish with little regard to the fact that they would eventually take over the backyard. Please contact us to clarify our position and visit our neighborhood to see the trees and the damage on our property. I am preparing copies of this letter for the neighbors listed below who might also want to respond to this notification. Sin erely, S san d 1309 Castillo Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 650-343-7358 cc: Lillian Durazzo Raul & Cathy Nicho John & Beth Ailanjian 2508 Easton Drive 2500 Easton Avenue 2504 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 CITY CITY OF BURLINGAM FBURLINGAM BURLE PARKS & RECREATION D PARTM�SEN4��� 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 m h Telephone (650) 558-7300 - Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 C-`►►ORRT[O'' Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org April 25, 2007 John & Beth Ailanjian 2504 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF THREE REDWOOD TREES @ 2504 EASTON DRIVE - BURLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of three Redwood trees in the back yard at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) The 42 Redwood tree in the center of the back yard (27.2" dbh) is in conflict with high voltage power lines, requiring frequent trimming for clearance, resulting in a unbalanced, disfigured canopy. This tree is also causing damage to neighboring fence, therefore #2 Redwood tree is approved for removal. 2) #1 Redwood tree (26.4" dbh) and 43 Redwood tree (30.1" dbh) are healthy, well balanced trees and do not qualify under criteria used for approval, therefore removal is denied 3) The property is well forested, therefore no replacement will be required. Therefore, I intend to issue a permit for the removal of the tree subject to the provisions of the Burlingame Municipal Code. If you agree with the conditions, please sign the enclosed permit and return in the self addressed envelope BEFORE May 9, 2008. Adjacent property owners listed below are also receiving notification of this decision. Appeals to this decision or any of its conditions or findings, must be filed in writing to our office by May 9, 2008 as provided in Section 11.06.080 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter I1.06). The permit will be issued on May 9, 2008, if no appeal has been received by that date. Our office may be contacted at (650) 558-7330 if you should have any questions. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA 4WC-3073) SP/kh CC: Lillian Durazzo Raul & CathyNicko Alison Russell 2508 Easton Drive 2560 Easton Drive 1309 Castillo Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 111.1 PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION PARES & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 8S0 BURLINGAME AVENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 (650) 558-7330 The undersigned owner of the property at: ADDRESS: (print or type) hereby applies for a permit to remove or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected tree(s): ..* a. SPECIES anC i CIR UM1FERENCE LOCATION ON PROPERTY of bazk4a. rd., WORK TO BE PERFORMED REASON WORK IS NECESSARY (Please use back of form for additional comments) NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREE(S) OWNER (Print MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A $50.00 CHECK TO: CITY OF BURLINGAME ADDRESS Attach any supporting documentation you may have (Example: Report froman Independent Arborist). PHONE (�6p L4 nt - �z-6 290 PERMIT This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune the above listed tree(s) in accordance with the ions the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 11.06). By signing perniit, the applicant admowledges receipt of a copy of Chapter 11.06, and agrees to comply with its provisions and all conditions listed below; and that all appeals have expired or.k een resolved OWNER' j CITY ARBORIST Opt. PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR��� CONDITIONS: 24 - inch box size landscape trees) will be required and may be I lanted anywhere on the property. If conditions are not met within the allotted time as specified in Section 11.06.080, payment of $400 for each tree into the tree replacement fund will be required. A6�INO replacement(s) required Contact the Parks Division at (650)5. 8-7330 when removal(s) completed DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE S— I ' 0 ig PERMIT EXPIRES �� D This work should be done by qualified tree professionals and a copy of this permit must be available at the job site at all times when work is being performed ar �11as -;:�S i(a � re -Awe Nre�c�!S.- ,-e. rods -�—o r.�r� k vn-�Tc ©ham c' cur �p�p�s . `� �' 00 -s knc o c t lsc� �r ON n orc\S. CCLr-e � V cr 1i10 Y (- i �, YCiw C', is �1cl Y-4+,_ r t c e- c t :�©, coo r Of OASVie cSc�s�d ir�-t t � ow e �'C�t'�' VIe vN NLt CA1 wcD�kkj be, M `., Mayne Tree Expert Company, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1931 STATE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NO. 276793 CERTIFIED FORESTER CERTIFIED ARBORISTS PEST CONTROL ADVISORS AND OPERATORS RICHARD L. HUNTINGTON PRESIDENT JEROMEY INGALLS CONSULTANVESTMATOR March 21, 2008 Mr. & Mrs. Alenjia 2504 Easton Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Alenjia, 535 BRAGATO ROAD, STE. P. SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-622€ TELEPHONE: (650) 593-4400 FACSIMILE: (650) 593-444_ EMAIL: info@maynetree.coir On March 11, 2008, at your request, I visited the above site. The purpose of my visa was to inspect and comment on the redwood trees at the rear of the house and to discuss the possibility of root pruning or removal of these trees. Method I determined the diameter of each tree by measuring 54 inches above the natural grade. The height and canopy spread were estimated to give the approximate dimensions of each tree. Each tree was given a condition rating for form and vitality based on the following table: 0 — 29 Very Poor 30 — 49 Poor 50 — 69 Fair 70 — 89 Good 90 — 100 Excellent Lastly, a comments section has been included to give more individualized detail for each tree. 2504 Easton Dr., Burlingame -2- Tree Survey Tree Species DBH Condition Height Spread Comments # (Common) (inches) (percent) (feet) (feet) March 21, 2008 1 Redwood 26.4 85 55 27 Continually side pruned. 2 Redwood 27.2 85 55 24 Canopy slightly suppressed by surrounding trees; continually side pruned by PG&E. 3 Redwood 30.1 90 55 27 Growth affecting side fence. Good form. Observations & Discussion The three redwoods on this report are located in the rear yard of the home. The yard is approximately 24 feet deep by 48 feet wide. As you face the house, tree #3 is located along the left side of the property near the rear left comer. It is growing in an elevated area and is partially buckling the fence located on the property line. Trees #1 and #2 are located along the rear fence at a distance from the fence of 2 feet and 4% feet respectively. There are an abundance of surface roots from these trees in several areas in the rear yard. Both of these trees have been side pruned in the past by PG&E to clear the high -voltage lines. • The planting of these trees in their respective locations has led to several significant problems such- as: • Interference with power lines and the possibility of falling limbs making it necessary for PG&E to side prune these trees annually. • The abundance of surface roots in the backyard that causes tripping hazards. • The amount of usable space in the backyard has been significantly reduced as the trees have grown. • The fence along the left side is starting to buckle and break. OR 2504 Easton Dr., Burlingame - 3 - March 21, 2008 Conclusion Although these trees are in good condition, they have been placed in unsuitable locations. The current problems associated with these trees will only worsen with time causing larger problems and making the backyard unusable. Root pruning of trees can sometimes be an option, but with trees as large as these, the increase in the possibility of tree failure associated with root pruning. is an unacceptable risk. Therefore, I am recommending removal of the two redwoods along the rear fence, trees #1 and #2. These trees should be replaced with smaller, more appropriate trees, e.g. pittosporum, English laurel, podocarpus, or Brazilian pepper, would create a pleasant green barrier while allowing the space to become more user friendly. I believe this report is accurate and is based on sound arboricultural principles and practices. 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Now with all the new letters I am writing so that all the trees are not cut down. I think they are beautiful please leave at least one of them, I do not care which one. Is it possible to move the garage up further on the property and leave all the trees? In my opinion that would be best but I understand if that is not possible. thank you, Carla Siboldi CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLiNGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 cosvortarao' Fax (650)696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org June 17, 2008 Susan & Larry Raffo 1309 Castillo Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF TBE DENIAL FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONLY ONE OF THREE REDWOOD TREES IN THE BACK YARD @ 2504 EASTON DRIVE - BURLINGAME At its meeting of June 5, 2008 meeting, the Beautification Commission voted 6 - 0 - 1(absent) to uphold the City Arborist's denial for the removal of Redwood tree #1 and #3 at the above address. The decision was based on findings that the trees are healthy and root barriers could mitigate any concerns. You may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council in writing by July 8, 2008. Such letters of appeal must be accompanied with a $255 fee (made payable to the City of Burlingame) and delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, 94010. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, s41111 Greg Foell Interim Parks Superintendent CC: Randy Schwartz, Director John & Beth Ailanjian Lillian Durazzo Raul & Cathv Nicho 2504 Easton Drive 2508 Easton Drive 2500 Easton Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010