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City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers/Online7:00 PMMonday, February 24, 2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
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Announcements/consideration and approval of requests by Planning Commissioners to participate remotely
pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54943(f)).
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
The public is permitted to speak on items that are listed under the Consent Calendar, Commissioner ’s
Reports, Director Reports, Requests for Future Agenda Items, new items, or items not on the agenda .
Public comments for scheduled agenda items should wait until that item is heard by the Planning
Commission.
Persons are required to limit their remarks to three (3) minutes unless an extension of time is granted by
the Chair. Speakers desiring answers to questions should direct them to the Planning Commission and, if
relevant, the Commission may direct them to the appropriate staff member. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the
State local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Planning Commission from acting on any matter that is
not on the agenda.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine. They are acted on simultaneously unless
separate discussion and /or action is requested by the applicant, a member of the public or a
commissioner prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to adopt.
Approval of February 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutesa.
Draft February 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Amendment to Major Design Review at 1536 Columbus Avenue (Project No.
DSRA25-0001)
Application for Amendment to Major Design Review for changes to a previously approved
first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density
Residential) district.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301(e)(2) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant and Property Owner: Jackson Hsieh
Designer: Geurse Conceptual Designs, Inc.
a.
1536 Columbus Ave - Staff Report
1536 Columbus Ave - Area Map
1536 Columbus Ave - Resoloution
1536 Columbus Ave - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
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Master Sign Program at 1450 Chapin Avenue (Project No. MSP25-0002)
Application for Master Sign Program for a new sign above the first story on a multi -tenant
commercial building in the CAC (Chapin Avenue Commercial) zoning district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Master Sign
Program as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Patrick DuHain
Property Owner: DLC Burlingame
b.
1450 Chapin Ave - Staff Report
1450 Chapin Ave - Area Map
1450 Chapin Ave - Resolution
1450 Chapin Ave - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
8. STUDY SESSION
Major Design Review, Variance, and Special Permit at 132 Channing Road (Project No.
DSR24-0027)
Application for Major Design Review, Variance for side setback, and Special Permit for
plate height for a first and second story addition to an existing single -unit dwelling in the
R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
Staff: Brittany Xiao, Assistant Planner
Applicant and Designer: Elaine Lee, Elaine Lee Design
Property Owners: Amanda and Jesse Fu
a.
This item has been continued to a future meeting.
Major Design Review, Variance and Special Permit at 737 Lexington Way (Project No.
DSR24-0022)
Application for Major Design Review, Variance for front setback, and Special Permit for
plate height for a new two -story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R -1 (Low
Density Residential) zoning district.
Staff: Faiza Ali, Assistant Planner
b.
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Applicants and Property Owners: Miklos Szentkiralyi and Evera Wong
Architect: Christine Abdelmaseeh, TRG Architecture and Interior Design
737 Lexington Way - Staff Report
737 Lexington Way - Area Map
737 Lexington Way - Arborist Report
737 Lexington Way - Updated Arborist Report
737 Lexington Way - Proposed Plans
737 Lexington Way - Rendering
Attachments:
Discussion of Implementation of Updated Municipal Code Chapter 11.06 – Urban
Reforestation and Tree Protection
Staff: Richard Holtz, Parks Superintendent & City Arborist
c.
Tree Ordinance Implementation Update - Staff Report
Exhibit A - Updated Forms and Media
Exhibit B - Proposed Development Forms
Attachments:
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
- Staff/Commission Communications
10. ADJOURNMENT
Notice: Any individuals who require special assistance or a disability-related modification or
accommodation to participate in this meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an
alternative format for the agenda, meeting notice, agenda packet or other writings that may be
distributed at the meeting, should contact Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager, by 10:00 a.m. on Monday,
February 24, 2025 at rhurin@burlingame.org or 650-558-7256. Notification in advance of the meeting
will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, the
materials related to it, and your ability to comment.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on
this agenda will be made available for inspection via www.burlingame.org/planningcommission/agenda
or by emailing the Planning Manager at rhurin@burlingame.org. If you are unable to obtain information
via the City's website or through email, contact the Planning Manager at 650-558-7256.
An action by the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning
Commission's action on February 24, 2025. If the Planning Commission's action has not been
appealed or called up for review by the Council by 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2025, the action becomes
final. In order to be effective, appeals must be in writing to the City Clerk and must be accompanied by
an appeal fee of $900.00, which includes noticing costs.
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BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
City of Burlingame
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
7:00 PM Council Chambers/OnlineMonday, February 10, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Staff in attendance: Planning Manager Ruben Hurin,
Associate Planner 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi and Acting Assistant City Attorney Christie Crowl.
2. ROLL CALL
Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and TsePresent7 -
3. REQUEST FOR AB 2449 REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Commissioners Pfaff and Tse requested that they be able to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449
due to contagious illnesses. The Commission granted the requests.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS, NON-AGENDA
SPEAKERS:
Members of Public: Anonymous
Emails: None
Documents: None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Approval of January 27, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Draft January 27, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Commissioner Comaroto made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Horan, to approve the January
27, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
7. ACTION ITEMS
a.Major Design Review and Variance at 1202 Sanchez Avenue (Project No.
DSR25-0002)
Application for Major Design Review and Variance for front setback for a new,
one-story single-unit dwelling in the R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district.
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CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant and Property Owner: Olga Kosikova
1202 Sanchez Ave - Staff Report
1202 Sanchez Ave - Area Map
1202 Sanchez Ave - Resolution
1202 Sanchez Ave - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
SPEAKERS:
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant: Olga Kosikova
Members of Public: Three anonymous speakers
Emails: None
Documents: PowerPoint by Staff
Ex-Parte Communication: None
Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Horan, to approve Planning
Commission Resolution 2025-02.10-7A, as presented and subject to the conditions. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Schmid, Shores, and Tse6 -
Nay:Pfaff1 -
b.Master Sign Program at 1818 Trousdale Drive (Project No. MSP25-0001)
Application for Master Sign Program for a new projecting sign above the first story on
an assisted living facility building in the NBMU (North Burlingame Mixed-Use) zoning
district.
Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Master
Sign Program as conditioned.
CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Staff: Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Applicant: Michele Kazerooni, Outdoor Dimensions LLC
Property Owner: Sunrise BG SR LIV Propco LLC
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1818 Trousdale Dr - Staff Report
1818 Trousdale Dr - Area Map
1818 Trousdale Dr - Resolution
1818 Trousdale Dr - Proposed Plans
Attachments:
SPEAKERS:
Staff: 'Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Applicant: Andrew Moret
Members of Public: None
Emails: None
Documents: PowerPoint by Staff
Ex-Parte Communication: None
Commissioner Schmid made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Comaroto, to approve
Planning Commission Resolution 2025-02.10-7B, as presented and subject to the conditions. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Comaroto, Horan, Lowenthal, Pfaff, Schmid, Shores, and Tse7 -
8. STUDY SESSION
a.Broadway Specific Plan Project Update and Emerging Vision Framework Discussion
Staff: Neda Zayer, Community Development Director and Joseph Sanfilippo,
Economic Development & Housing Specialist
Staff Report - Broadway Specific Plan
Broadway Vision Framework
Attachments:
SPEAKERS:
Staff: Neda Zayer, Community Development Department Director and Dan Amsden, MIG Consulting
Group
Members of Public: Howard Wettan and one anonymous speaker
Emails: None
Documents: PowerPoint by Staff
Ex-Parte Communication: None
The Commission provided feedback; there was no action taken.
9. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
Planning Manager Hurin reported that the appeal hearing for the Mercy High School gymnasium project
was set for the March 3, 2025 City Council meeting.
Community Development Director Neda Zayer reported that the City Council discussed the Home
Occupancy Permit at their last meeting. A zoning code amendment will be presented to the Commission
in the future for recommendation to the City Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7a Hearing Date: February 24, 2025
Project No. DSRA25-0001
Applicant Jackson Hsieh
Property Owner Jackson Hsieh
Staff ‘Amelia Kolokihakaufisi, Associate Planner
Location 1536 Columbus Avenue
APN: 027-141-270
General Plan Designation Low Density Residential
Zoning R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Lot Area 5,246 SF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Review of an application for Amendment to Major Design Review for changes a previously approved first
and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning
district.
BACKGROUND
An application for Major Design Review for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit
dwelling at 1536 Columbus Avenue, zoned R-1, was approved by the Planning Commission on April 11,
2022. A building permit was issued on December 26, 2024 and construction is underway.
The previously approved project consisted of a first and second story addition, which included converting
the rear portion of the existing tandem garage into an accessory dwelling unit. The floor area increased
from 2,149 SF (0.41 FAR) to 2,751 SF (0.52 FAR) where 2,779 SF (0.53 FAR) is the maximum allowed.
ANALYSIS
The applicant would like to make exterior modifications to the house, which requires an application for
Amendment to the previously approved Major Design Review project. The following changes are proposed:
• Change the exterior stone veneer siding to board and batten to match the rest of the house. The
stone veneer siding on the chimney would remain.
• Eliminate the shed roofs above the second story windows at the front and rear of the house.
The applicant notes that termination of employment and financial considerations were the reasons for the
proposed changes to the project. He believes that the selected changes would be aesthetically pleasing
and provide for a more improved and cohesive design.
Design Review Criteria
The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 2000 adopted by the City Council on
December 6, 2021 are outlined as follows:
1. Consistency with any applicable design guidelines;
2. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the neighborhood;
3. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
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4. Architectural style and consistency and mass and bulk of structures, including accessory
structures;
5. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties;
6. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components; and
7. In the case of an addition, compatibility with the architectural style and character of the existing
structure as remodeled.
Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from
environmental review, provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in
areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located is
not environmentally sensitive.
Attachments:
Area Map
Resolution
Proposed Plans dated February 5, 2025
1536 Columbus Avenue
300’ noticing
APN: 027-141-270
DSRA25-0001
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR 1536 COLUMBUS AVENUE
PROJECT NO. DSRA25-0001
WHEREAS, an application has been made by Jackson Hsieh, Property Owner, for Amendment
to Major Design Review for changes to a previously approved first and second story addition to an
existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district, APN: 027-141-270;
and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame held a
duly noticed public hearing at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other
written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
reviewed and considered a Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 (e)(2) for the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame does here by resolve, find,
determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to 15301 (e)(2), which states that additions to existing structures are exempt from
environmental review, provided the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 SF in
areas where all public services and facilities are available and the area in which the project is located
is not environmentally sensitive.
SECTION 2: City of Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the Planning Commission
to grant Amendment to Major Design Review upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission
finds the following:
MAJOR DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.68.060(H))
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan and is in compliance with all applicable
provisions of Title 25, all applicable design guidelines, all other City ordinances and regulations,
and the standards established in BMC Section 25.68.060 (C).
The single-unit dwelling is consistent with the General Plan designation of Low Density
Residential and is in compliance with all applicable provisions of Title 25; the first and second
story addition and proposed changes are consistent with the design guidelines; that the mass
and bulk of the dwellings and proposed changes are in scale with the lot and in relation to
neighboring properties; and that the project includes traditional materials making the project
compatible with the character of the neighborhood.
2. The project will be constructed on a parcel that is adequate in shape, size, topography, and
other circumstances to accommodate the proposed development.
The project and proposed changes are constructed on a parcel that is adequate in shape, size,
topography, and other circumstances to accommodate the proposed development as shown
on the proposed plans.
DSRA25-0001
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3. The project is designed and arranged to provide adequate consideration to ensure the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property.
The project is designed and arranged to provide adequate consideration to ensure the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property
because the project complies with setback, lot coverage, floor area ratio, and parking
requirements.
SECTION 3: The Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame after conducting the public
hearing HEREBY APPROVES DSRA25-0001 subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division and
date stamped February 5, 2025, sheets A.4 through A.7;
2. that any changes to building materials, exterior finishes, windows, architectural features, roof
height or pitch, and amount or type of hardscape materials shall be subject to Planning Division
or Planning Commission review.
3. that any changes to the size or envelope of the basement, first or second floors, or garage,
which would include adding or enlarging a dormer(s), shall require an amendment to this
permit;
4. that any recycling containers, debris boxes or dumpsters for the construction project shall be
placed upon the private property, if feasible, as determined by the Community Development
Director;
5. that demolition for removal of the existing structures and any grading or earth moving on the
site shall not occur until a building permit has been issued and such site work shall be required
to comply with all the regulations of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District;
6. that prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of the project, the project construction
plans shall be modified to include a cover sheet listing all conditions of approval adopted by
the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal; which shall remain a part of all sets of
approved plans throughout the construction process. Compliance with all conditions of
approval is required; the conditions of approval shall not be modified or changed without the
approval of the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal;
7. that all air ducts, plumbing vents, and flues shall be combined, where possible, to a single
termination and installed on the portions of the roof not visible from the street; and that these
venting details shall be included and approved in the construction plans before a Building
permit is issued;
8. that the project shall comply with the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance
which requires affected demolition, new construction and alteration projects to submit a Waste
Reduction plan and meet recycling requirements; any partial or full demolition of a structure,
interior or exterior, shall require a demolition permit;
9. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame;
DSRA25-0001
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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET DURING THE BUILDING INSPECTION
PROCESS PRIOR TO THE INSPECTIONS NOTED IN EACH CONDITION:
10. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the applicant shall provide a certification by the
project architect or residential designer, or another architect or residential design professional,
that demonstrates that the project falls at or below the maximum approved floor area ratio for
the property;
11. that prior to scheduling the framing inspection the project architect or residential designer, or
another architect or residential design professional, shall provide an architectural certification
that the architectural details shown in the approved design which should be evident at framing,
such as window locations and bays, are built as shown on the approved plans; architectural
certification documenting framing compliance with approved design shall be submitted to the
Building Division before the final framing inspection shall be scheduled; and
12. that prior to final inspection, Planning Division staff will inspect and note compliance of the
architectural details (trim materials, window type, etc.) to verify that the project has been built
according to the approved Planning and Building plans.
SECTION 4: The Amendment to Major Design Review approval shall be subject to revocation
if the applicant fails to comply with the conditions listed herein at any time. If, at any time, the
Community Development Director or Planning Commission determine that there has been or may be
a violation of the findings or conditions of this approval, or of the Zoning Regulations, a public hearing
may be held before the Planning Commission to review this approval pursuant to Zoning Regulation
Section 25.88.050. At said hearing, the Planning Commission may add conditions, or recommend
enforcement actions, or revoke the approval entirely, as necessary to ensure compliance with the
Zoning Regulations, and to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2025.
Chairperson
I, _____________ , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 24th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
Secretary
Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Project Plans dated February 5, 2025
RECEIVEDCITY OF BURLINGAMECDD-PLANNING DIVISION2.5.25
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7b Hearing Date: February 24, 2025
Project No. MSP25-0002
Applicant Patrick DuHain, Weidner CA
Property Owner DLC Burlingame
Staff Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Location 1450 Chapin Ave
APN: 029-121-330
General Plan Designation Downtown Specific Plan
Zoning CAC (Chapin Avenue Commercial)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Review of an application for Master Sign Program for a new sign above the first story on a multi-
tenant commercial building.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve a Master Sign Program as
conditioned.
BACKGROUND
The application includes a new sign (10.3 SF) located on the second story of an existing two-story
multi-tenant commercial building. The proposed sign is located on the side of the building facing the
parking area, which is considered a secondary frontage. The proposed sign would be mounted under
the building’s roof canopy and would consist of internally face lit fabricated stainless-steel letters with
translucent vinyl. The sign design would match the existing sign at the front of the building.
The applicant is requesting the following application:
Master Sign Program for a new sign above the first story on a multi-tenant commercial
building (Code Section 25.42.060, C.)
ANALYSIS
Staff reviewed the proposed sign and confirmed that it complies with the measurable criteria listed
below. In addition, staff believes that the design of the projecting sign is compatible with the
architectural style of the building, with the existing sign on the front of the building, and is in proportion
to the building façade along Chapin Avenue.
Master Sign Program
A Master Sign Program is required for signs located above the first story of a building in cases where
regulations for upper floor signs are not specifically stated. A Master Sign Program provides a means
for the flexible application of sign regulations for projects that require multiple signs and/or unique
signs, such as placement of signs above the first story of a building. Proposed signs included with a
Master Sign Program request shall comply with the following:
1. The placement of any such sign shall not obscure any building or window trim or any
architectural feature of the building.
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2. The sign shape and design shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building on
which it is placed.
3. The sign size shall be in proportion to façade portion on which it is placed.
4. No more than one sign shall be placed on any building frontage.
5. The total area of all signage on any one frontage shall be 1.0 square foot of sign area per 1.0
lineal foot of building frontage, with no sign permitted to be larger than 60 square feet.
6. Any proposed deviation from subsection 1 through 5 above, except for total allowed sign area,
may be considered by the responsible Review Authority upon demonstration by the applicant
that the deviation will create a superior design result.
Table 1 below compares the proposed projecting sign to the sign code regulations for the CAC
zoning district.
Table 1: Project Information
Size/Area Height Number
Wall Sign
“CBRE”
10.3 SF ¹
(1’-7” x 6’-6”)
21’-5”
(upper floor) ¹ 1
Total Proposed 10.3 SF 2nd floor 1
Maximum Signage
Allowed
50 SF
(Secondary
Frontage: 0.75 sf per 1
lineal foot of tenant
frontage, with maximum
of 50 sf maximum)
Master Sign Program
required for signs
above first story
1
(one upper floor sign
allowed per building
frontage)
¹ Master Sign Program required for proposed sign above the first story of the building.
Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15311 (a), which states that construction or placement of minor structures
accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but
not limited to on-premise signs, is exempt from environmental review.
Attachments:
Area Map
Resolution
Proposed Plans dated January 10, 2025
1450 Chapin Avenue
300’ noticing
APN: 029-121-330
MSP25-0002
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-
APPROVING MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR 1450 CHAPIN AVENUE
PROJECT NO. MSP25-0002
WHEREAS, an application has been made by Weidner CA, on behalf of Property Owner, DLC
Burlingame, for a Master Sign Program for a new sign above the first story on a multi-tenant
commercial building in the CAC (Chapin Avenue Commercial) zoning district, APN: 029-121-330; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame held a
duly noticed public hearing at which time it reviewed and considered the staff report and all other
written materials and testimony presented at said hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame
reviewed and considered a Categorical Exemption under Section 15311(a) (Class 11 – Accessory
Structures) for the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame does here by resolve, find,
determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311(a) (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines,
which states that construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing
commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to on-premise signs, is exempt
from environmental review.
SECTION 2: City of Burlingame Municipal Code (BMC) authorizes the Planning Commission
to grant a Master Sign Program upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission finds the
following:
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FINDINGS (BMC SECTION 25.42.060(D))
1. The master sign program complies with the purpose and intent of this section and chapter.
The proposed sign included in the Master Sign Program complies with the purpose and intent
of the regulations outlined in Burlingame Municipal Code, Code Section 25.42.060 D. 1.-8., in
that the placement of the sign does not obscure any building or window trim or any architectural
feature of the building, that the shape and design of the sign is compatible with the architectural
style of the building on which it is placed and matches the design of the existing sign at the
front of the building, that the size of the proposed sign is in proportion to the building façade ,
and that no more than one upper floor sign is proposed on the secondary frontage.
2. The master sign program does not allow any sign that is prohibited by
Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs).
The proposed sign in the Master Sign Program is not a sign that is prohibited by
Section 25.42.040 (Prohibited Signs).
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3. The master sign program standards will result in signs that are visually related or
complementary to each other and to the buildings and/or developments they identify through
the integration of predominant architectural materials, elements, or details of such buildings or
developments.
The proposed sign is complementary to the architectural style and details of the existing
commercial building and contributes to the overall image of the City, in that the proposed
materials of the sign, including fabricated stainless-steel letters with translucent vinyl, are
compatible with the building materials.
4. The signage shall make a positive visual contribution to the overall image of the City.
The proposed sign, located on the second floor of the building and visible to pedestrians and
vehicles, will contribute to the City’s image in the CAC zoning district.
5. Any deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property.
The deviations from sign standards are justified by unique circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property in that the sign is needed on the upper floor to identify the building
given its location near the corner of Chapin Avenue and El Camino Real, which are busy
roadways used by private and commercial vehicles.
6. The master sign program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular
safety.
The Master Sign Program will not result in signs that would impair pedestrian and vehicular
safety in that the bottom of the sign is located 19’-10” above grade, does not extend into any
public right-of-way or vehicular driveway, and does not contain any animated or changeable
copy or flashing lights.
7. Light and glare associated with the signs will not negatively affect nearby residential uses.
The light and glare associated with the sign will not negatively affect nearby residential uses
since there would be no direct lighting from exterior light fixtures (signs would be internally lit)
and the sign will not have animated or changeable copy or flashing lights.
SECTION 3: The Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame after conducting the public
hearing HEREBY APPROVES DSR25-0002 subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. that the project shall be built as shown on the plans submitted to the Planning Division date
stamped January 10, 2025 sheets 1 through 17;
2. that any increase in the number or area of the signs shall be subject to Planning Division or
Planning Commission review (may require amendment to Master Sign Program);
3. that if the structure is demolished or the envelope changed at a later date, the Master Sign
Program associated with the building, as well as any other exceptions to the code granted here
will become void; and
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4. that the project shall meet all the requirements of the California Building and Uniform Fire
Codes, in effect at time of building permit submittal, as amended by the City of Burlingame.
SECTION 4: The Master Sign Program approval shall be subject to revocation if the applicant
fails to comply with the conditions listed herein at any time. If, at any time, the Community Development
Director or Planning Commission determine that there has been or may be a violation of the findings
or conditions of this approval, or of the Zoning Regulations, a public hearing may be held before the
Planning Commission to review this approval pursuant to Zoning Regulation Section 25.88.050. At
said hearing, the Planning Commission may add conditions, or recommend enforcement actions, or
revoke the approval entirely, as necessary to ensure compliance with the Zoning Regulations, and to
provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2025.
Chairperson
I, _____________ , Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Burlingame, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 24th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
Secretary
Exhibits:
Exhibit A - Project Plans dated January 10, 2025
1450 Chapin Avenue, Suite 200, Burlingame CA 94010
Scope of Work: Illuminated tenant identification sign for CBRE
Contractor : Weidner CA CSL# 559090
5001 24th Street Sacramento CA 95822
Weidner CA Permit Specialist: Patrick DuHain
WeidnerCA Project Manager: Eleni Kolybakos
2022 CA Building Code 2022 CA Electrical Code CA Energy Code
Index Sheet Page
Cover page 1
Project information 2
Color & font index 0.00 3
Vicinity map 0.01 4
San Mateo County parcel map 5
Site plan 0.02 6
Street view - existing tenant sign 7
Electrical circuit plan - as constructed 0.03 8
TID-IL south elevation street view 1.00 9
TID-IL elevation detail 1.01 10
TID-IL South building elevation 1.02 11
TID-IL section detail 1.03 12
TID-IL electrical detail 1.04 13
Title 24 2022 NRCC-LTS-E certificate of compliance 1 of 4 14
Title 24 2022 NRCC-LTS-E certificate of compliance 2 of 4 15
Title 24 2022 NRCC-LTS-E certificate of compliance 3 of 4 16
Title 24 2022 NRCC-LTS-E certificate of compliance 4 of 4 17
Total Number of Pages 17
01.10.25
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin, Burlingame, CA 94010
Client: Dewey Land CompanyWO: 49539EST: H010011
Submittal: S1 - 07-02-24Submittal: S2 - 11-25-24Permit Submittal: S3 - 12-04-24
1450 Chapin -
INDEX
Drawing Index
00.00
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
Prologue
00.00 Drawing Index, Colors, Fonts
00.01 Vicinity Map
00.02 Site plan
Exterior
01.00 TID-IL Tenant Identification - Illuminated
Vinyl
TBD
(to match
existing signage)
TBD
(to match
underside
of parapet)
Colors & Finishes
Symbols & Logos
Drawing Index
Weidner to confirm vinyl color/type.!
Paint
VicinityVIcinity Map
00.01
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
1450 Chapin, Burlingame, CA 94010
Vicinity
SITESite plan
00.02
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
SITE
13'
(157")
11'
(134")
TID-L |001
13'
(157")
11'
(134")
Tenant Building ID
Property Line
Keynotes
Property Line
ELECElectrical
00.03
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
ELEC
TID-ILTenant Identification - Illuminated01.00
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
R1. 00-00-00 XX
P1. 00-00-00 XX
INSTALL ELEVATION: SOUTH
Scale: NTSi
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
TID-ILTenant Identification - Illuminated01.01
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
R1. 00-00-00 XX
P1. 00-00-00 XX
Keynotes
A 3 1/2" deep fabricated stainless steel letters w/ closed backs and translucent vinyl; face lit. Artwork as provided by client. Vinyl Color =
B 1" thick x 4" deep aluminum raceway with all visible surface painted to match soffit material. Color =
C 1" dia. tube, attaching fabricated letter to raceway, surface painted to match soffit material. Color =
Installation––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mount 3" suspended from mounting tubes and 1" raceway. Electrical to sign location in soffit by others.
Primary power and lighting controls provided by General Contractor.
Soffit
SECTION VIEW
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"3
SIDE VIEW
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"2FRONT ELEVATION
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"1
19 3/8"
78"
3"
3 1/2"
Square Footage
10.29 sq ft
Number Weight
+/- 7 lbs / letter
+/- 48 lbs total
101.03
301.01
4"
#8 - 1 1/4" wood lag screws
B
A
1"
5"
FRONT
C
A
Liquid tight conduit painted to match parapet
B
5-6 wires
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
INSTALL SIDE ELEVATION
Scale: 3/16" = 1'-0"i
Sign Location
5"
Junction Box
Liquid tight conduit
120v PrimaryPower by G.C.to existing
238"
Keynotes
See sheet 01.01 for construction details.
Installation––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mount 3" suspended from mounting tubes and raceway. Electrical to sign location in soffit by others.
Primary power and lighting controls provided by General Contractor.
TID-ILTenant Identification - Illuminated01.02
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
R1. 00-00-00 XX
P1. 00-00-00 XX
INSTALL ELEVATION: SOUTH
Scale: Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"i
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
13"
238"
Keynotes
A 3 1/2" thick fabricated stainless steel letters w/ translucent vinyl; face lit. Vinyl Color =
B 1/4" thick translucent acrylic face.
C LED array
D Weep hole
E Low Voltage Wire See sheet 01.01 for construction details.
Installation––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mount 3" suspended from mounting tubes and raceway. Electrical to sign location in soffit by others.
Primary power and lighting controls provided by General Contractor.t
TID-ILTenant Identification - Illuminated01.03
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
R1. 00-00-00 XX
P1. 00-00-00 XX
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
Junction Box
Liquid tight conduit
INSTALL ELEVATION: SOUTH EAST
Scale: 3/16" = 1'-0"i
Sign
3 1/2"SECTION DETAIL
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"1
FRONT
3 1/2"
FRONT
5"
5"
1"
1"
4"
4"
D
Keynotes
See sheet 01.01 for construction details and sheet 01.03 for electrical.
Installation––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mount 3" suspended from mounting tubes and raceway. Electrical to sign location in soffit by others.
Primary power and lighting controls provided by General Contractor.
TID-ILTenant Identification - Illuminated01.04
Phase:
50% DD
90% DD
100% DD
Construction Drawings
R1. 00-00-00 XX
P1. 00-00-00 XX
5001 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-452-8000
WeidnerCA.com
CA License No. 559090
Project:
1450 Chapin -
CBRE Tenant Building ID
1450 Chapin,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Client:
Dewey Land Company
Designer:
Weidner CA
Work Order:
Est. No:
Drawn By:
PM:
49539
H010011
ZW
Eleni Kolybakos
Issued:
07-02-24
Revisions:
Junction Box
Liquid tight conduit
Sign
INSTALL ELEVATION: SOUTH EAST
Scale: 3/16" = 1'-0"i ELECTRICAL DETAIL
Scale: NTSE
1/2" Liquid tight conduit
On/Off Switch
Low Voltage Wire
LED Driver, Dimmer
WeatherproofElectricl Box and Switch
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 8b Hearing Date: February 24, 2025
Project No. DSR24-0022
Applicant Christine Abdelmaseeh
Property Owner Miklos Szentkiralyi and Evera Wong
Staff Fazia Ali, Assistant Planner
Location 737 Lexington Way
APN: 029-171-350
General Plan Designation Low Density Residential
Zoning R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Lot Size 5,002 SF
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Review of an application for Major Design Review, Variance for front setback, and Special Permit for
first floor plate height for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low
Density Residential) zoning district.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is an interior lot and currently contains a one-story single-unit dwelling and an
attached one-car garage. The applicant proposes to demolish the majority of the existing dwelling
and attached garage and build a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and a one-car attached garage.
A portion of the dwelling (486 SF) will contain a new attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The
total proposed floor area would be 2,699 SF (0.54 FAR), where 2,701 SF (0.54 FAR) is the maximum
allowed (including 486 SF ADU and 140 SF front porch exemptions).
The applicant is requesting a Variance for front setback to the proposed dwelling (14’-1” proposed
where 15’-0” is the minimum required). The minimum required front setback is 15’-0” or the average
of the block, whichever is greater. The average of the block is 14’-6”, so the minimum required front
setback in this case is 15’-0”. The project proposes a front setback of 14’-1” measured from the
property line to closest projecting wall (first floor guest bedroom).
The applicant is also requesting a Special Permit for a 10’-0” plate height at the attached garage
along the left side of the house (10’-0” proposed where 9’-0” is the maximum allowed on the first
floor).
With the proposed project, the total number of bedrooms would be four. Two parking spaces, one of
which must be covered, are required on site. The attached garage provides one covered parking
space (11’-0” x 20’-0” clear interior dimensions) and one uncovered parking space (9’ x 18’) is
provided in the driveway. No parking is required for the ADU because it is within an existing primary
residence. Therefore, the project is in compliance with off-street parking requirements.
The site contains six existing non-protected size landscape trees. Four existing landscape trees are
proposed to be removed and two existing landscape trees will be retained. One new 24-inch box
landscape tree (Saratoga laurel) is proposed along the right-side property line. Based on the
proposed floor area, three landscape trees are required on-site. With the two existing trees to remain
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and one new tree to be planted, the project complies with code requirements. An Arborist Report,
dated May 6, 2024 and updated November 21, 2024, was prepared by Mayne Tree Expert Company
(attached). The arborist report analyzes the condition of the existing trees and provides tree
protection specifications. There is one existing street tree along the parcel frontage which is to
remain.
The applicant is requesting the following applications:
Major Design Review for a new, two-story single unit dwelling and attached garage (C.S.
25.68.020.C.1.a.);
Variance for front setback (14’-1” proposed where 15’-0” is the minimum required) (C.S.
25.10.050.B.1.); and
Special Permit for plate height (10’-0” proposed at the attached garage where 9’-0” is the
maximum allowed on the first floor) (C.S. 25.10.030 and 25.78.020.A.6.).
ANALYSIS
Table 1 below compares the proposed project to the development standards for a single-unit dwelling
(based on the R-1 zoning district). As noted above, the proposed project complies with all
development standards, with the exception of the front setback and first floor plate height
requirements.
Table 1: Project Information
1 Variance for front setback required.
2 (0.32 x 5,002 SF) + 1,100 SF = 2,699 SF (0.54 FAR)
PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ’D
Front Setback: 1st floor:
2nd floor:
Attached Garage:
14’-1” 1
20’-0”
25’-0”
15’-0”
20’-0”
25’-0” (single-car)
Side Setback (left):
(right):
7’-0”
7’-0”
7'-0"
7'-0"
Rear Setback: 1st floor:
2nd floor:
17’-0”
20’-0”
15'-0"
20’-0”
Lot Coverage: 1,914 SF
38%
2,000 SF
40%
FAR: 2,699 SF
0.54 FAR
2,700 SF 2
0.54 FAR
Off-Street Parking:
1 covered
(11’ x 20’)
1 uncovered
(9’ x 18’)
1 covered
(10' x 18')
1 uncovered
(9’ x 18’)
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³ Special Permit for plate height at attached garage.
Summary of Proposed Exterior Materials:
• Windows: aluminum clad wood with simulated true divided lite grids
• Doors: stained wood entry and garage door
• Siding: stucco and vertical siding
• Roof: composition shingle
• Other: wood porch columns
Design Review Criteria
The criteria for design review as established in Ordinance No. 2000 adopted by the City Council on
December 6, 2021 are outlined as follows:
1. Consistency with any applicable design guidelines;
2. Compatibility of the architectural style with that of the existing character of the
neighborhood;
3. Respect for the parking and garage patterns in the neighborhood;
4. Architectural style and consistency and mass and bulk of structures, including accessory
structures;
5. Interface of the proposed structure with the structures on adjacent properties;
6. Landscaping and its proportion to mass and bulk of structural components; and
7. In the case of an addition, compatibility with the architectural style and character of the
existing structure as remodeled.
Environmental Review
The project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that construction of a limited
number of new, small facilities or structures, including one single-family residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone, is exempt from environmental review. In urbanized areas, this
exemption may be applied to the construction or conversion of up to three (3) single-family
residences as part of a project.
Attachments:
Area Map
Arborist Report dated May 6, 2024 and updated November 21, 2024
Proposed Plans dated February 18, 2025
Rendering
PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQ’D
Building Height: 29’-1½” 30'-0"
Plate Height: 1st floor:
2nd floor:
9’-0” and 10’-0” at garage ³
8’-0”
9’-0”
8’-0”
DH Envelope: complies C.S. 25.26.075
737 Lexington Way
300’ noticing
APN: 029-171-350
09.20.24
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 2 May 6, 2024
Tree Survey
Tree
#
Species
Common
(Scientific)
Diameter
(inches)
Condition
(percent)
Height
(feet)
Spread
(feet)
Comments
1 Sycamore
maple
18.5 50 50 36 Partially covered root crown,
roughly 55 percent of root zone
covered road and sidewalk,
five-stem, at 7 feet, moderate
amount of interior deadwood,
street tree, anthracnose
affected leaves, poor form, and
fair vigor.
2 Arbutus 12.6 65 12 15 Multi-stem at 6 feet, routinely
shaped, fair form, and good
vigor.
3 English Laurel 6.8 40 15 12 Partially covered root crown,
measured below codominant
attachment at 2 feet, leans W.,
poor form, and moderate vigor.
4 English Laurel 6.2 40 15 9 Root crown covered, measured
below two-stem attachment at
2 feet, poor form, and
moderate vigor.
5 English Laurel 6.9 35 15 9 Root crown covered, measured
below codominant attachment
at 1-foot, poor form, and vigor.
6 Arbutus 14.9, 9.7,
8.2
45 18 21 Codominant attachment at
base with included bark,
codominant attachment at 2½
feet and 5 feet on opposing
stem, leans west with most
growth to the west, moderate
amount of interior deadwood,
grows over neighboring roof,
poor form, and fair vigor.
7 Hymenosporum
flavum
11.0
(est.)
50 45 21 No-tag; located on adjacent
park.
8 Field Maple 26.0
(est.)
45 20 20 No-tag; two-stem at 7 feet,
moderate amount of interior
deadwood, poor form, and fair
vigor.
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 3 May 6, 2024
Tree
#
Species
Common
(Scientific)
Diameter
(inches)
Condition
(percent)
Height
(feet)
Spread
(feet)
Comments
9 Portuguese
Laurel
21.0 40 30 21 No-tag; bacterial infection on
lower trunk, codominant
attachment at 2 feet, leans
SW., moderate amount of
lower deadwood, poor form,
and fair vigor.
10 Eucommia
ulmoides
16.0
(est.)
45 35 18 No-tag; located on adjacent
property, codominant
attachment with included bark
at 7 feet, moderate amount of
interior deadwood, poor form,
and fair vigor.
11 Pittosporum
eugenoids
10.6 40 15 24 Partially covered root crown,
trunk in contact with fence,
measured below, codominant
attachment at 2½, espalier
form, moderate amount of
interior deadwood, poor form,
and good vigor.
Observations
This is a well-maintained single-family home with an attached garage near the end of a
dead-end street. The rear of the property is adjacent to a city park, and there are two
single-family homes on either side of this site. The landscape around the home is
manicured and receives routine maintenance.
Tree #1 is a street tree located within the planter strip between the sidewalk and the
street. Roughly 55% of this tree’s root zone is covered by asphalt and concrete. Soil
and other organic material partially over the root crown have a five-stem attachment at 7
feet, a moderate amount of interior deadwood, and the canopy is affected by
anthracnose. Overall, this tree has poor form and fair vigor.
I recommend routine tree maintenance, including exposing the root crown, removing the
interior deadwood, and shaping the tree to maintain a smaller, balanced form. Spraying
the canopy to control the foliar fungus (Anthracnose) will reduce leaf drop and stress
caused by the constant regeneration of leaves. Because this is a street tree, a permit
will be needed to perform larger maintenance.
Tree #2 is an Arbutus located along the left side of the driveway. This tree has a multi-
stem attachment at 6 feet; the canopy is routinely shaped. Overall, this tree has fair
form and good vigor.
I recommend continuing with the routine tree maintenance; no work is recommended
currently.
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 4 May 6, 2024
Tree #3 is an English Laurel growing along the right side of the home along the property
line fence. This is an old, overgrown shrub with a minimal canopy. Soil and other
organic material partially cover the root crown. I measured the trunk below the
codominant attachment at 2 feet, and it leans west. Overall, this tree has poor form and
moderate vigor.
I recommend routine tree maintenance to reduce the overall size of this tree and
promote lower interior growth.
Tree #4 is an English Laurel on the right side of the home along the property fence line.
Soil and other organic material cover the root crown; I measured the trunk below the
codominant attachment at 2 feet. Overall, this tree has poor form and moderate vigor.
I recommend routine tree maintenance to reduce the overall size of this tree and promote
lower interior growth.
Tree #5 is an English Laurel located on the right side of the home along the property line
fence. Soil and other organic material cover the root crown; it has a codominant
attachment at 1 foot. Overall, this tree has poor form and vigor.
I recommend removing this tree, as its form is poor, and its growth is suppressed by the
adjacent Arbutus tree (Tree #6).
Tree #6 is an Arbutus tree located near the right rear corner of the property. It has a
codominant attachment with included bark at its base. There are additional codominant
attachments at 2.½ feet and 5 feet on opposing stems. The tree leans to the west, with
most of the growth to the west due to competition for light. There is a moderate amount
of interior deadwood. It grows over the neighboring property. Overall, this tree has poor
form and fair vigor.
I recommend routine tree maintenance, which should include reducing the end weight on
the leaning side of the canopy, removing the interior deadwood, and shaping the upper
canopy to promote a balanced form.
Trees #7-#10 are located on the rear park property. No pruning should be performed on
these trees as they are city trees and require permission to prune.
Tree #7 is a Hymenosporum flavum tree located on the rear park property near
the right rear corner behind a 6-foot-tall fence. It has no tag, fair form, and vigor.
Tree #8 is a Field Maple located on the rear park property near the property fence line.
It has a two-stem at 7 feet and a moderate amount of interior deadwood. Overall, this
tree has poor form, and fair vigor.
Tree #9 is a Portuguese Laurel tree on the rear park property. The lower trunk appears
to have a bacterial infection, a codominant attachment at 2 feet, leans to the southwest,
a moderate amount of interior deadwood. Overall, this tree has poor form, and fair vigor.
Tree #10 is a Eucommia ulmoides It has a codominant attachment with included
bark at 7 feet, there is a moderate amount of interior deadwood. Overall, this
tree has a poor form, and fair vigor.
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 6 May 6, 2024
Tree Locations
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 7 May 6, 2024
Tree #1
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 8 May 6, 2024
Tree #2
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 9 May 6, 2024
Tree #3
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 10 May 6, 2024
Tree #4
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 11 May 6, 2024
Tree #5 & #6
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 12 May 6, 2024
Tree #6
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 13 May 6, 2024
Tree #7
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 14 May 6, 2024
Tree #8
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 15 May 6, 2024
Tree #9
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 16 May 6, 2024
Tree #10
737 Lexington Way., Burlingame 17 May 6, 2024
Tree #11
737 Lexington Ave., Burlingame 2 August 13, 2024(Updated November 21, 2024)
Tree #2 will have roughly 15% of its root zone impacted by the replacement of the
existing driveway. Most of the existing driveway will be within the same footprint with
some minor alterations. Tree Protection Fencing shall be used to protect the undisturbed
areas of the root zone and trunk of the tree. When work is being completed within the
dripline of any protected tree, it is important to minimize the disturbance to the tree's
roots. Therefore, any excavations within the dripline of any protected tree and outside of
the fenced-off protected area should be accomplished by hand digging or using
compressed air tools. All roots less than 2 inches in diameter that are exposed during
any excavation should be cut cleanly with hand pruners or loppers back to the
excavation wall nearest to the tree.
Any roots found that are larger than 2 inches in diameter should be left uncut and intact;
the site arborist should be contacted immediately. The roots in this area should be left
untouched until the site arborist can identify, inspect, document, and make a final
decision about the root’s fate.
Trenches should be filled as soon as possible to minimize the drying out of any exposed
roots of the protected trees. If any trenches are to be left open for longer than 24 hours,
then the wall of excavation that is closest to the protected trees shall be lined with 3 to 4
layers of burlap. These burlap layers shall be kept moist throughout the duration of the
trench being open. Tree Protection Fencing shall be placed around the perimeter of the
tree. This fencing will be within the recommended 10x tree diameter as there are space
limitations for the construction activities.
The installation of a new walkway along the right side of the home will impact
trees #3, #4, and #5. This phase of the construction will impact 5-10% of their root
zones. Minimal excavations will be required for the new walkway. Tree Protection
Fencing shall be installed to protect the majority of the rootzone and the trunks that are
not to be disturbed during the construction of the walkway.
Any excavations within the dripline of any protected tree should be accomplished by
hand digging or the use of compressed air tools. All roots less than 2 inches in diameter
that are exposed during any excavation should be cut cleanly with hand pruners or
loppers back to the wall of excavation nearest to the tree.
Any roots found that are larger than 2 inches in diameter should be left uncut and intact;
the site arborist should be contacted immediately. The roots in this area should be left
untouched until the site arborist can identify, inspect, document, and make a final
decision about the root’s fate.
Trenches should be filled as soon as possible to minimize the drying out of any exposed
roots of the protected trees. If any trenches are to be left open for longer than 24 hours,
then the wall of excavation that is closest to the protected trees shall be lined with 3 to 4
layers of burlap. These burlap layers shall be kept moist throughout the duration of the
trench being open.
The installation of the new landscape and walkway/rear patio will impact tree #6.
Roughly 20% of the tree’s root zone will be impacted. Tree Protection fencing shall be
used to protect most of the roots of this tree and the trunk. I have drawn in on the
provided site plan the location of this protective fencing.
Any excavations within the dripline of any protected tree should be accomplished by
hand digging or the use of compressed air tools. All roots less than 2 inches in diameter
that are exposed during any excavation should be cut cleanly with hand pruners or
loppers back to the wall of excavation nearest to the tree.
– 3 – November 21, 2024
Any roots found that are larger than 2 inches in diameter should be left uncut and intact;
the site arborist should be contacted immediately. The roots in this area should be left
untouched until the site arborist can identify, inspect, document, and make a final
decision about the root’s fate.
Trenches should be filled as soon as possible to minimize the drying out of any exposed
roots of the protected trees. If any trenches are to be left open for longer than 24 hours,
then the wall of excavation that is closest to the protected trees shall be lined with 3 to 4
layers of burlap. These burlap layers shall be kept moist throughout the duration of the
trench being open.
Trees #7-#10 are located along the rear fence line in the City Park. These trees should
not be impacted by the proposed construction. For any City Street or City Park trees
the City Arborist must approve any root cutting for roots 2 inches or greater in
diameter.
Tree #11 will be removed to accommodate the construction of the new ADU.
TREE PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS
1. Establish a perimeter around the protected trees that follow the trees’ driplines as
closely as possible. This perimeter should consist of 6-foot-tall chain link fencing
supported by 1½- to 2-inch diameter metal pipes. These support pipes shall be
no more than 10 feet apart. This enclosed area is the Tree Protection Zone
(TPZ) and should be off -limits to workers, construction debris, and construction
activities.
2. Temporary movable barriers, such as chain link fencing panels that are
supported by cement blocks, can be used in place of fixed fencing in certain
situations. Permission to use such panels will need to be discussed with the
project arborist before installation. Once the location of these panels is
established, they should not be moved closer to the tree without the consent of
the Project Arborist or City Arborist.
3. To protect the health, structural integrity, and vigor of the protected trees and
their roots,
DO NOT:
a. Allow runoff or spillage of damaging materials into the area below any
tree canopy.
b. Store materials, stockpile soil, or park or drive vehicles within the TPZ.
c. Cut, break, skin, or bruise roots, branches, or trunks without first obtaining
authorization from the City Arborist.
d. Allow fires under and adjacent to trees.
e. Discharge exhaust into foliage.
f. Secure cable, chain, or rope to trees or shrubs, trench, dig, or otherwise
excavate within the dripline or TPZ of the trees without first obtaining
authorization from the City Arborist.
g. Apply soil sterilant under pavement near existing trees.
737 Lexington Ave., Burlingame 5 August 13, 2024(Updated November 21, 2024)
Plan Review/Tree Protection
THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR THIS PROJECT COMBINESBOTH DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTINGS, AND A HIGHLYEFFICIENT DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITHTHE LOCAL WATER ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDE ALANDSCAPE THAT IS WATER WISE, SUSTAINABLE, ANDLOW MAINTENANCE.MOST OF THE PLANTINGS PROPOSED ARE DROUGHTTOLERANT WITH A HIGH MAJORITY HAVING THEWUCOLS CLASSIFICATION OF LOW OR VERY LOWWATER USE. THE SPACING OF THE PLANT MATERIALSALLOW THE PLANTS TO MATURE TO THEIR ULTIMATESIZE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SHEERING, HEADINGBACK, AND EXCESSIVE OFFHAULING OF CUTTINGS. THESPACING OF THE PLANT MATERIALS ALSO ALLOW SOMENEGATIVE SPACE WHICH WILL PROVIDE A NON-OVERPLANTED LOOK, AND VISUAL INTEREST. ALL AREAS NOTPLANTED WILL HAVE A 3" MINIMUM LAYER OF MULCHFOR WEED PREVENTION, SOIL STABLIZATION, ANDWATER RETENTION.THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IS ROBUST, TIME PROVEN,WITH ALL SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS BEING DRIP IRRIGATED.THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM USES A CONTROLLER THAT HASTHE CAPABILTY OF BEING WEATHER BASED, RECIEVINGDAILY WEATHER INPUT TO ADJUST THE IRRIGATIONSCHEDULE BASED ON REAL TIME WEATHER INPUT. THISWILL ELIMINATE WATERING DURING TIME OF HIGHHUMIDITY, RAIN, OR HIGH SOIL SATURATION. THEIRRIGATON SYSTEM WILL BE ALL HARD PIPEUNDERGROUND, WITH THREADED RISERS, AND ATHREADED DISTRIBUTION HEAD, WITH NO POLY PIPE ORBARBED CONNECTIONS. Y -STRAINERS WILL BE USEDAT EACH VALVE.A LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDIT IS REQUIRED. THISAUDIT MUST BE COMPLETED BY A CERTIFIEDLANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR, NOT THE DESIGNEROR INSTALLER. THE AUDIT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THEBUILDING DEPARTMENT, WITH A CERTIFICATE OFCOMPLETION (APPENDIX C) AS REQUIRED BY THEDEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, PRIOR TOSCHEDULING A FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WATEREFFICIENT LANDSCAPE PERMIT.GENERAL NOTESLANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE PROJECT INFORMATIONA. DATE: 08-28-2024B. PROJECT APPLICANT: MIKLOS SZENTKIRLYI AND EVERA WONG107 ELM AVENUE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 APN NO: PROJECT ADDRESS: 737 LEXINGTON WAY, BURLINGAME, CA 94010D. TOTAL IRRIGATED LANDSCAPE AREA= 629 SQ FTE. WATER SUPPLY: POTABLE, CAL-WATERF. PROJECT TYPE: NEW RESIDENCEG. PROJECT CHECKLIST: SEE BELOWH. PROJECT CONTACT:MENAKA RAO 650 644 7631, I. LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE CERTIFICATION: " I agree to comply with the requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete landscape documentation package"Owner's Signature:Date: 2. WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET D. HYDROZONE INFORMATION TABLE - SEE SHEETS L-4 E. WATER BUDGET CALCULATIONS MAWA AND ETWU- SEE SHEET L-4 3.SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT BY OTHERS 4. LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN SEE SHEET L-1 5. IRRIGATION DESIGN PLAN SEE SHEET L-3 6. GRADING DESIGN PLAN SEE CIVIL ENGINEER PLAN SHEET LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST 1. PROJECT INFORMATION- CHECK 2. WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET- CHECK 3. SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT- OTHERS 4. LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN-CHECK 5. IRRIGATION DESIGN PLAN- CHECK 6. GRADING DESIGN PLAN-CONSULT CIVIL RUSSELL STRINGHAM,408-886-4089AND CHECKLISTLANDSCAPE TYPE: NEWWHUTILITYPAVERSDRIVEWAY (N) 04'8'16'24'S C A L E1/8" = 1'-0"EXISTING TREESSCREENING/LARGESHRUBSRETAIN EXISTING GRAVEL WALKWAY7 PRU CAR COM15g PARK ACCESSGARAGE (N)SCREENING SHRUBS102.29 FFLOUTDOOR PATIOPAVERS3 ROS TUS 5g ADUNEW RESIDENCE10 EUO GRE 5g 1 CIS PUR 5gDECK5 FES GLA 1gPAVERSCONCRETEGRAVEL WALKWAY#1,18.5" dia Sycamore maple street tree to remain,refer arborist report for detailsrefer arborist report for details#1#2#3#5#6102.212 BUX MIC 5g2 ROS ICE 5g6 FES GLA 1g20 THY SER 1g1 COL PUL 5g3 FES GLA 1g4 LAV STO 5g2 SAN ROS 5g1 CIS PUR 5g1 COL PUL 5g2 ROS ICE 5g3 FES GLA 1g5 SCA MAU 1g4 FES GLA 1g3 LAV STO 5g1 ACE PAL 15g6 HEM HAP 5gW.CW.CW.C1 CIS PUR 5gPAVING PROFILE AND CURB CUTS BY OTHERSFOR ALL SPOT ELEVATIONSREFER CIVILeasement line4 PHO JAC 5g6 SEN MAN 1g3 HEM HAP 5g4 STY BYZ 1g2 BUX MIC 5gRETAIN EXISTING SHRUBS102.21AWraised planter4 STY BYZ 1gFRONT PORCHSaratoga Laurel (single trunk) of minimum required tree1 LAU NOB 24" BOX 24" box to be planted as City 11
A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SHALL BE FILLED OUT AND CERTIFIED BY EITHER THE DESIGNER OF THE LANDCAPE OR THE LICENSED LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR OF THE PROJECT. PLANTING NOTESTHE PLANTING PLAN IS DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. THE EXACT LOCATION OF PLANT MATERIAL THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT THE SOIL TO BE PLANTED IS NATIVE, AND FREE FROM ANY FOREIGN MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCES, WITH A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 8 INCHESTILL ALL NEW PLANTING AREAS TO A DEPTH OF 8", AND REMOVE ALL WEEDS, STICKS, TO PLANT GROWTH.ALL NEW PLANTING AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A 3" LAYER OF WOOD RESIDUAL. TILL IN TO A DEPTH OF 6" AND FINE GRADE. ALL PLANT MATERIAL SHALL RECEIVE "AGRIFORM" FERTILIZER TABLETS AT THE TIME OF PLANTING, INSERTED IN THE BACKFILL MIX AT HALF THE DEPTH OF THE ROOTBALL.TABLET QUANTITIES AND SIZE AS INDICATED ON THE PLANTING DETAILS.AFTER FINE GRADING, AND PLANTING, (PRIOR TO TOP DRESSING WITH MULCH) A PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE SHALL BE APPLIED AT A RATE AND METHOD RECOMMENDED BY THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER. SPREAD AS A TOP DRESSING,A 3" LAYER OF MULCH, IN ALL PLANTING AREAS FOR ADDITIONAL WEED CONTROL AND WATER RETENTION.ALL PLANT MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE OWNERS OR THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.ALL PLANTING DETAILS SHALL BE CLOSELY FOLLOWED, AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNING CODES SHALL BE MET.ALL PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE IN A HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, AND DISEASE FREE CONDITION. THE PLANT SIZE SHALL BE PROPORTIONAL TO THE CONTAINER SIZE SPECIFIED. PLANTS NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REFUSED, EVEN IF PLANTED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO SUBMIT LANDSCAPE PLANS TO THEGOVERNING MUNICIPALITY FOR APPROVALOF THE PLANS, AND TO OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS. TO THE PLANS NEED TO BE MADE, THE OWNER SHALL RETURN THE PLANS, WITH THECITY REVIEW COMMENTS FOR REVISIONS. FINAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED FROMTHE GOVERNING MUNICIPALITY PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF ANY CONSTRUCTION.OF NON COMPACTED TOPSOIL.I HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE CRITERIA OF THE WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE AND APPLIED THEM FOR THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER IN THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN.FOR SOILS LESS THAN 6% ORGANIC MATTER IN THE TOP 6 INCHES OF SOIL, COMPOST AT A REGARDING ALL EXISTING TREE SPECIES, HEIGHT, CONDITION, LOCATIONS AND TREE PROTECTION SHALL BE DETERMINED ON SITE. THE EXACT LOCATION OF PLANTS ONSITE WILL ADHERE TOREFER ARBORIST REPORT BY MAYNE TREE EXPERT COMPANY DATED MAY6, 2024. A MINIMUM OF 3-INCH LAYER OF MULCH SHALL BE APPLIED ON EXPOSED SOIL SURFACES OFPLANTING AREAS EXCEPT TURF AREAS, CREEPING OR ROOTING GROUNDCOVERS, OR DIRECTSEEDING APPLICATIONS WHERE MULCH IS CONTRAINDICATED.RATE OF A MINIMUM OF FOUR CUBIC YARDS PER 1000 SQ FT OF PERMEABLE AREA SHALLBE INCORPORATED TO A DEPTH OF SIX INCHES INTO THE SOIL.SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FROM THE OWTS.OVER 1/2 INCH DIAMETER AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL THAT WOULD BE HARMFUL TON.T.S.ELEVATIONPLANTREE PLANTING4-PLY 1" X 24" RUBBER TIESNAILED TO STAKEPVC PIPE W/ STYRENE2 TABLETS6 TABLETS10 TABLETS24" BOXOR LARGER1" X 4" RWDTREE1 1/4" GALV. ROOFING NAIL(1 EACH END)FERTILIZER TABLETS3" DEPTH BARK MULCH1 GAL2 OR 5 GAL15 GAL3 TABLETSDRAIN GRATE COVER1" X 4" ROUGH REDWOOD W/PREVAILING WIND SIDE)SETTLE TO FINISH GRADEALLOW ROOT BALL TOSCARIFY SIDESFIN GRPINE STAKEINSTALLED W/ A TWIST &RUBBER TIES PLACED6" MAX BELOW MAIN FORKOR BRANCH, INSTALLED W/(2) 2" DIA LODGE POLEA TWIST & NAILED TO STAKEPINE STAKES - 15 GAL ORSMALLER , (2) 3" DIA24" OR LARGERLODGE POLE PINE STAKES -(2) 2" GALV NAILS EACH CONNECTION (LOCATE ON 4" DIA X 3' L PERFORATEDBACK FILL MIX(VARIES) 2'-0" MIN
2 X CONTAINER
TO BOTTOM OF CROTCH
(VARIES) 2'-0" MIN
HALFWAY TO FORK MAX
4" MIN BERM ABOVE GRADE
1'-6" MIN2 X CONTAINER(NO BERM IN TURF AREA)
6" MIN
1'-6" MIN(TYP)2" MINPREVAILING WIND3" BERMALLOW ROOT BALL TOSETTLE TO FINISH GRADE5 GC15 GC2 TABLETS3 TABLETS TABLETSGCFIN GR11FOOT TAMP3" DEEP MULCHBACKFILL MIX 21 GRAM PLANT TABLET6"6"SHRUB PLANTINGN.T.S.APPLICABLE CODESSCOPE OF WORKWork Hours and ParkingNoiseIF ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONSSUBMIT A SAMPLE FOR APPROVAL. ALL SOIL AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE MWELO SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT BY ALLUVIAL SOIL LAB DATED 8-6-24ARE TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE PLANTING. FOR COMPOSTING REQUIREMENT REFER THE MWELO SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT. IF CHANGES ARE TO MADE TO THE CITY APPROVED PLANS AND DETAILS DURING CONSTRUCTION, A WRITTEN FORM OF APPROVALOR CHANGE ORDER HAS TO BE AUTHORIZED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. ALL CHANGES ARE TO BE RECORDED BY THE GENERAL OR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR. CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION - ONLY TO SHOW DESIGN INTENTNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONALL STAIRS TO MEET CALIFORNIA CODE REQUIREMENTSADUREARYARDMAIN HOUSESTONE VENEER WALLFINISH LVL OF STONE COPING TO MATCH FFL OF PORCHPLANTING AREAOUTDOOR PATIOADU PATIOELEVATION A SCALE 1/4" = 1'-0" (UPDATED ON NOVEMBER 11,2024).
MOUNT IN A SEPERATE PLASTIC BOX DOWN STREAM FROM THE VALVE.AGRIFIM MAXI-FLO BUBBLER 6 OUTLETS AT 10 GPH EACH OPERATING RANGE 20-80 PSI USE A Y-STRAINER DOWN STREAM FROM VALVE FOR EACH CIRCUIT (SEE IRRIGATION LEGEND FOR SIZE AND TYPE OF FILTER) USE 1/4" DISTRIBUTION TUBING ( .170" I.D. X .250" O.D.-POLY) USE SUPPORT STAKE #S6 AT END USE BUG PLUG #BP250IRRIGATION LEGENDZURN WILKINS REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER 1 1/4"Y STRAINER WILKINS YSBR SERIES WITH A 20 MESH SCREEN (LINE SIZE) MOUNTAS PART OF THE BACK FLOW ASSEMBLY.RAINBIRD PEB SERIES ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL VALVE SIZE AS NOTED.PRESSURIZED WATER MAIN, PVC SCHEDULE 40, BURY 18" MIN.IRRIGATION LINE PVC CLASS 200, BURY 12" MIN.USE SLEEVES WHERE EVER IRRIGATION LINES MUST PASS UNDER PAVING, TO BE VALVE SIZEGALLONS PER MINUTECIRCUIT DESIGNATIONA-121"12-MAXIMUM RUN 8' - LINES SHALL NOT TEE. PROVIDE ONE LINE TO EACHSHRUB OR GROUND COVER, AND TWO TO EACH TREECOORDINATED ON SITE BY THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR. SLEEVES SHALL BE 4" PVCSCHEDULE 40 BURY 18" MIN., EXTEND 6" BEYOND EDGE OF PAVINGAIRRITROL MC-E (BLUE) SERIES WITH "CLIMATE LOGIC" ON SITE WIRELESSWEATHER SENSOR. 12 STATION. WEATHER BASED SMART CONTROLLER.RAINBIRD FMD SERIES LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION WATER SUB-METERFM150B 1 1/2" (1.54 TO 100 GPM) ALL IRRIGATION VALVES TO BE DOWNSTREAMM-1FROM THE SUB-METER TO MEASURE ALL IRRIGATION USED FOR LANDSCAPING.IRRITROL #FS-B150 1 1/2" LINE SIZE FLOW SENSOR TO BE USED WITH THE CONTROLLER.CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY COMPABILITY BETWEEN THE CONTROLLER AND THE FLOW SENSOR.AT POINT OF CONNECTION PROVIDE A MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE (ZURN-WILKINSMODEL 850XL FULL PORT BRONZE BALL VALVE 1 1/2") TO BE MOUNTED UPSTREAM FROMTHE BACKFLOW PREVENTER.PLAN IS DIAGRAMMATIC; THE EXACT LOCATION OF VALVES, LINES, HEADS, ETC., SHALL BELINES SHALL BE IN A COMMON TRENCH WHERE POSSIBLE. LINES AND SLEEVES TO BE INSTALLED UNDER PAVING SHALL BE SCHEDULE 40 PVC. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING AND PROTECTING ALLUNDERGROUND UTILITIES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT OPERATE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENTOVER UTILITY LINES AND SHALL HAND DIG ANY TRENCHES WITHIN 5' OF UTILITY LINES.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO UTILITY LINES AT THEIRRIGATION SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 GPM AT 40 PSI WORKING PRESSURE (WORST CONDITION AT FURTHEST HEAD/DRIP UNIT. IRRIGATION CONT.TO VERIFY PRESSURE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF ANY PART OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM. IF WORKING PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN 75 PSI, CONSULT THE LANDSCAPEARCHITECT FOR USE OF A PRESSURE REGULATOR. IF WORKING PRESSURE IS LESS THAN40 PSI CONSULT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.THE WATER SOURCE FOR THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM BACKFLOW BY A BACK FLOW PREVENTER (TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCEWITH CITY STANDARD DETAILS). ALL VALVE WIRING SHALL BE COPPER U.L. APPROVED FOR DIRECT BURIAL. CONNECT WIRES USING SPLICE-KOTE WIRE CONNECTORS. WIRE SIZE TO BE #12 AWG MIN. (RUNSLONGER THAN 1000 FT. SHALL BE #10 AWG) ONE SPARE CONTROL WIRE TO BE PROVIDEDTHROUGHOUT.ALL BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE FREE OF ROCKS (OVER 3/4"), AND OTHER EXTRANEOUSMATERIALS, AND SHALL BE COMPACTED TO PREVENT SETTLING.AT JOB COMPLETION SUPPLY OWNERS WITH CONTROLLER KEYS, AND MANUFACTURERSPRODUCT INFORMATION.ALL IRRIGATION DETAILS SHALL BE CLOSELY FOLLOWED, AND ALL GOVERNING CODES SHALL THE DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ONE DISTRIBUTION LINE TO EACHSHRUB (LINES SHALL NOT BE TEED), AND TWO LINES FOR EACH TREE. THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE SPRINKLER HEAD/DRIP UNIT LOCATIONSAND QUANTITIES WITH THE PLANTING PLAN, AND PROVIDE PROPER IRRIGATION TO ALL PLANTMATERIALS SHOWN ON THE PLANTING PLANS. THE IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM PRIOR TO ANY BACK FILLING, AND SHALL CONTACT THE LANDSCAPEARCHITECT WITH ANY DESCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS AND FIELD CONDITIONS.NO TRENCHING WITHIN THE DRIP LINE OF EXISTING TREES SHALL BE PERMITTED. IF IRRIGATION LINES MUST PASS THROUGH THE DRIP LINE OF EXISTING TREES, CONSULT THELANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.GREAT CARE SHALL BE GIVEN TO PREVENT DIRT FROM ENTERING THE IRRIGATION SYSTEMDURING CONSTRUCTION. FLUSH THE ENTIRE SYSTEM THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLINGTHE MAXI FLO HEADS. ALL DRIP CIRCUITS SHALL HAVE A Y STRAINER AS INDICATED ONTHE IRRIGATION LEGEND.I HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE CRITERIA OF WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE AND APPLIED THEM ACCORDINGLY FOR THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER IN THE IRRIGATION DESIGN PLAN.SEE WATER BUDGET PREPARED FOR THIS SITE AND SUBMITTED WITH THIS DRAWING SET.THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER SHALL BE WEATHER BASED, TO LIMIT WATERWASTE PER WELO 12.44.070C2. CONTROLLER MAY NOT RELY SOLELY ON TIME BASED SCHEDULING.IRRIGATION SPRAY HEADS SHALL BE PLACED AND ADJUSTED TO ,AND ADJUSTED TO PREVENT FOGGING AND MISTING. NOZZELS TO BE PRESSURE COMPENSATING.BE SATISFIED.PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES ARE REQUIRED IF WATER PRESSURE IS BELOW OR EXCEEDS THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE OF THE SPECIFIED IRRIGATION DEVICES.CHECK VALVES OR ANTIDRAIN VALVES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL SPRINKLER HEADS WHERE LOW POINTDRAINAGE COULD OCCUR. A DIAGRAM OF THE IRRIGATION PLAN SHOWING HYDROZONES SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE IRRIGATIONCONTROLLER FOR SUBSEQUENT MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SHALL BE FILLED OUT AND CERTIFIED BY EITHER THE DESIGNER OF THE LANDSCAPE PLANS, IRRIGATION PLANS, AN IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT SHALL BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION.DETERMINED IN THE FIELD. LINES SHALL BE IN A COMMON TRENCH WHERE POSSIBLE. THE ENTIRE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WILL BE WITHIN THE PROPERTY BOUNDARIES. THE LOCATION OF MAIN LINES, BACKFLOW, VALVES, ETC., ON THE DRAWINGS, IS SCHEMATIC.THE SUBMETER WILL BE USED TO MEASURE WATER USAGE FOR IRRIGATING THE LANDSCAPE.THE SUBMETER WILL BE PLACED BELOW GRADE. IRRIGATION TRENCHES SHALL ADHERE TO SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FROM THE OWTS.OR THE LICENSED LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR OF THE PROJECTPREVENT OVERSPRAY ONTO PAVED AREA CONTRACTOR'S OWN EXPENSE.USE FOR ALL DRIP CIRCUITSY STRAINER, RAINBIRD RBY100S DRIP IRRIGATION INLINE 'Y' FILTER IRRIGATION NOTES WATER METERP.O.C. TO BE DETERMINEDDOMESTIC M-1(refer civil plans for exact location)WH04'8'16'24'S C A L E1/8" = 1'-0"102.29 FFL102.21A-21"9hydrozone 21"A-31"14hydrozone 31"1-1/4"LOCATION OF MAIN LINEhydrozone 4 IS SCHEMATIC1"LOCATION OF MAIN LINE IS SCHEMATICA-11"7hydrozone 11"1-1/4"LOCATION OF MAIN LINE IS SCHEMATIC1-1/4"1-1/4"W.CW.CW.CA-41"8POTABLE WATER102.21
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STAFF REPORT
To:
Planning Commission Item 8c
Date:
February 24, 2025
From:
Richard Holtz, Parks Superintendent & City Arborist, 650-558-7333
Subject:
Discussion of Implementation of Updated Municipal Code Chapter 11.06 –
Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the implementation methods of the updated
Chapter 11 of the Burlingame Municipal Code (Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection) and ask
questions of Staff. The review should include, but is certainly not limited to, the following topics:
• The process of tree removals when related to development projects
• The criteria that must be consulted when considering a tree removal permit
• Alternatives to tree removal when considering development projects
• Public Noticing
• Appeal Process
• Replacement/Reforestation Requirements and In-Lieu Fees
BACKGROUND
The City of Burlingame recently passed an ordinance updating its Municipal Code Chapter 11.06
(Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection). The updated ordinance was the result of 8 public
meetings to obtain community and official input over the course of 13 months. The most recent
staff report and ordinance from the December 2, 2024 City Council meeting can be found HERE
(see Item 10b).
The updated Municipal Code represented needed updates to allow the Code to follow modern
arboriculture practices and regulations related to development. This is the area that represented
the most significant concern from public comments received. As a result, the following are key
components of the updated ordinance:
• Increased Replacement Requirements
• Additional Opportunities to Satisfy Replacement Requirements
• Greater Tree Protection Requirements During Construction
• Real Estate Disclosure Notice
• Enhanced Definition of Protected Trees
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• Additional Factors to Consider for Excessive Pruning and Tree Removal Applications
• Increased Penalties and Measures to Remedy Unauthorized Work
DISCUSSION
Public Education
Since the Council approved the updated ordinance at its December 14, 2024 regular meeting,
staff have been working to update its policies, forms, and media to reflect the revised ordinance.
These documents are available on the City website and by request (Exhibit A). Additionally, efforts
have continued to educate the community about the updated ordinance, including e-News
notifications and outreach to stakeholder groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and San
Mateo County Association of Realtors (SAMCAR). Future efforts to notify new residents include
a quarterly postcard from the Parks and Recreation Department that highlights key services of
the Department, including tree information.
The City also plans to educate those involved with development projects within the City. At
present, there are limited methods to share construction activity information with the community.
The required Real Estate Disclosure Form is a good first step to educating new property owners
about the City’s requirements related to protected trees. A similar disclosure form is used for new
Community Development permit applications. The City is also developing media to educate those
involved with construction in Burlingame, including specific outreach to contractors and firms
known to work in Burlingame. A draft of the proposed form and associative media is attached as
Exhibit B.
Trees and Development
The ordinance sets forth replacement and reforestation requirements for development projects.
Generally, development projects are required to replace trees removed for a project and/or plant
a number of new trees based on project size. While the community has expressed significant
concern about removing trees due to development, the City is bound by state laws that require
the City to approve certain types of development projects, including Accessory Dwelling Units or
two-unit development projects subject to Senate Bill 9, with limited City discretion. The City
cannot deny or otherwise prevent construction of these types of ministerial projects even if they
require tree removal, nor can the City unreasonably burden construction of ADUs. However, the
City can impose the ordinance’s objective replacement requirements in the Private Protected Tree
Removal (PPTR) application process. The purpose of the PPTR application process is to replace
trees removed for the future benefit of our community.
Planning Division staff advises applicants of PPTR permit requirements. The public will be notified
of proposed PPTRs through the public notification process for the proposed development. Only
those projects requiring discretionary approval are appealable to the Planning Commission, and
an appeal of a proposed PPTR is considered to be an appeal of the entire development project.
Projects not subject to discretionary approval (e.g. an ADU) but which require PPTR cannot be
appealed. The PPTR permit is not issued until a project has a building permit approved.
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Attachments
• Exhibit A: Updated Forms and Media
• Exhibit B: Proposed Development Forms
Exhibit A
P a r k s a n d R e c r e a t i o n
D e p a r t m e n t
850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
650-558-7330 parksadmin@burlingame.org
All private trees in the City are protected under the Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 11.06
if they measure 44" in circumference (14" in diameter) when measured 54" from natural
grade. Additionally, trees planted as replacement(s) for a tree removal permit or reforestation
requirements due to development are protected.
An independent arborist report is required:
When the tree has good structure and is healthy, with no significant
deficiencies.
1.
Growing 10 feet or closer to existing structure. 2.
Note: if a tree is growing 10 feet or closer to an existing structure and the
removal is requested due to damage to the structure, a structural engineer’s
report may also be required.
a.
Being removed as part of development. 3.
Whenever deemed necessary by City staff.4.
Independent arborist qualifications and report:
The independent arborist should be a qualified, licensed arborist, independent of a tree service
company. The report should include:
A basic assessment of the tree, documenting its health and structure. 1.
Documentation of why typical pruning or other treatment measures by ANSI standards or
Best Management Practices are not feasible to mitigate the issue.
2.
T H E P R E S E R V A T I O N O F T R E E S I S E S S E N T I A L T O T H E H E A L T H , W E L F A R E
A N D Q U A L I T Y O F L I F E O F T H E C I T I Z E N S O F B U R L I N G A M E .
A permit is required BEFORE engaging if structurally altering, pruning more than 25%, pruning
more than 15% of the roots, or removing the entire private protected tree.
Approved Removals:
Subject to public notice.1.
Must be performed by a licensed company.2.
Require replacement requirements.3.
Should be completed within six months of City approval.4.
Street Trees are trees that grow within the City’s right-of-way, often, adjacent to
City streets.
Residents are NOT allowed to cut, trim, or remove City trees in
the City right-of-way without a permit from the Parks Division.
Street Tree Guidelines
Provide Shade
Enhance Climate
Resiliency
Improve Air Quality
Provide Wildlife
Habitat
Enhance Privacy
Provide Shelter from Wind
Prevent Erosion and
Landslides
Protect Against Flood
Hazards
Enhance Property
Values
Create Natural
Gathering Places
Add to the City’s Scenic
Beauty & Character
In most areas, Street Trees are planted in the planter strip (the area located
between the sidewalk and street). In areas where the sidewalk is next to the street,
the Street Tree may be located in the landscape.
City staff or City-hired contractors maintain street trees on a regular schedule.
Residents may apply for a Tree Work Plan Permit to have a City-approved tree
company perform preauthorized removal or trim, or to plant a City tree at the
homeowners expense.
Penalties for removing or trimming City owned trees can be
costly. This includes up to triple the value of the tree,
replacement, and maintenance costs, fines, and criminal
prosecution.
Landscaping, ground cover, and low shrubs (less than 3 feet in height and not
encroaching on the side-walk or street) are allowed in the planter strip without a
permit. Property-owners are responsible for maintenance of this vegetation.
It is unlawful to fasten any sign, wire, rope, or any device to any Street Tree.
Why TREES?
City Street Trees
Burlingame Parks & RecreationTrees
54"44"
Trees required as replacements or
due to development are protected
regardless of size.
Large trees on private property
are protected by City Ordinance.
Any tree with a circumference of
44" at a height of 54" above the
ground is a Protected Tree.
Tree Care Tips
Permit applications and fees can
be submitted online. Please visit
the City website for current Fee
Schedule.
Removing & Pruning Private Trees
Easements are a recorded right in the land that belongs
to someone else and entitles the holder to some use,
privilege, or benefit over the land.
Click here for
Ordinance
A permit is required to remove, alter the
structure, or prune more than 25% of a
protected tree. There are significant
financial and criminal penalties for not
doing so.
Most trees in City easements are considered private
trees and property owners are responsible for the
maintenance and/or removal of the tree.
After filing, the City Arborist will
inspect the protected tree proposed
for removal or excessive pruning.
The applicant and adjacent property owners are
notified if approved. The Arborist’s decision may be
appealed to the City Beautification Commission.
If a permit is granted for removal, the applicant is
often required to either plant a replacement tree or pay
a fee to the City Tree Replacement fund so that a new
tree can be planted elsewhere.
Trees require
regular watering
for good health and
disease prevention.
Summer: 5-10
gallons once each
week.
Winter: 5-10
gallons once each
month.
Keep the base of
trees free of weeds,
lawn, and other
plants.
Protect tree trunks
from being
damaged by weed
whackers and
mowers.
Mulch around trees
to protect young
roots from drying
out and to suppress
weeds.
Private Trees
Easement Trees
Deep Water Trees
Deep watering
prevents surface
roots.
Protect Trees
Watch for signs of
drought stress
including leaves
wilting, yellowing,
curling, or
browning at the
edges.
REV. 1/2025 Page 1 | 2-
City of Burlingame
Parks & Recreation Department
850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
phone: (650) 558-7330 • parksadmin@burlingame.org
CITY OF BURLINGAME PROTECTED TREE DISCLOSURE FORM
The City of Burlingame (“City”) requires the seller or transferor of real property (“Property”) in
the City to disclose to the acquirer of the Property whether the Property has any Protected
Trees as defined by Burlingame Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 11.06.
BMC 11.06.025- Disclosure Obligations Upon Sale or Transfer of Real Property
(a) Not less than seven (7) business days before the sale or other transfer of residential real
property concludes, a selling or transferring property owner shall disclose to the acquiring
property owner, on a disclosure form provided by the City, whether the residential real
property to be sold or transferred contains Protected Trees as defined in this Chapter.
(b) If the selling or transferring property owner cannot determine whether trees located on or
adjacent to the property are Protected Trees, the seller or transferring property owner shall
request available documentation from the Department.
(c) Upon a written request, the Director may grant the selling or transferring property owner an
exemption in writing from the requirements of this section if the Director determines in the
interest of public safety that planting and maintaining trees on or adjacent to the residential
property at the time of sale or transfer is not appropriate. Such an exemption does not run
with the land and shall not allow any deviations from the disclosure requirements upon
residential real property sales or transfers for future sellers or transferors.
To the best of my/our knowledge, I/We,__________________________________ disclose that
the following protected trees exist on the property to be sold or transferred at
___________________________________________________, Burlingame, CA 94010:
Category
1. Street trees owned and maintained by the City of Burlingame
https://burlingame-urbanforest.wca.app/
2. Private trees greater than 44” circumference when measured 54” above grade
3. Private trees planted as replacement or reforestation requirements
4. Private trees growing in an easement
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List protected trees here and attach a map indicating the locations of protected trees:
Category Quantity Species Trunk circumference 54” above grade
Ex. 1 2 Platanus Acerifolia (Sycamore) 55” and 60”_________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Seller(s): _____________________________________________________________________________
Signature(s) Printed Name(s) Date
The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of this document.
Buyer(s):_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature(s) Printed Name(s) Date
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ďŝůŝƚLJƚŽƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶĂŶĚĐůĂƌŝĨLJƚŚďŝůŝƚLJƚŽƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶĂŶĚ
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ĂŶĚŝƐŶŽƚŝŶƚĞŶĚĞĚƚŽƌĞƉůĂĐĞƚŚĞŶŽƚŝŶƚĞŶĚĞĚƚŽƌĞƉůĂĐĞƚŚĞ
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Revised &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϮϱ
WĞƌ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϮϬ;ĂͿ;ϭϬͿ͕ trees with more than
one stem (arising at or below 54
inches) the measurement shall be recorded at the
smallest diameter point below the main union of all
stems (Figure 2), unless the union occurs below grade.
See image at right.
Figure 2.
WĞƌ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϮϬ;ĂͿ;ϭϭͿ͕If theƚƌƵŶŬŐƌŽǁƐĂƚĂŶ
ĂŶŐůĞ͕ĨŽůůŽǁƚŚĞŵĞĂƐƵƌĞŵĞŶƚĨƌŽŵƚŚĞďĂƐĞ͕ƵƉƚŚĞ
ƚƌƵŶŬƚŽϱϰΗ͘dĂŬĞĂŵĞĂƐƵƌĞŵĞŶƚƉĞƌƉĞŶĚŝĐƵůĂƌƚŽ
ƚŚĞŐƌŽǁƚŚĂŶŐůĞ͘(Figure 3).
A permit is required to remove or perform džĐĞƐƐŝǀĞPruning of a WƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ Tree.
ŝƚLJͲŽǁŶĞĚTrees
ŝƚLJͲŽǁŶĞĚƚƌĞĞƐare trees growing ŽŶĂŝƚLJƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͘ƚŚĞLJĂƌĞĂůƐŽƚƌĞĞƐƉůĂŶƚĞĚĂŶĚŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚďLJ
ƚŚĞŝƚLJŝŶĂŝƚLJƌŝŐŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJ͘A permit is required tŽƉůĂŶƚƚƌĞĞƐŝŶƚŚĞŝƚLJƌŝŐŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJŽƌƚŽ remove
or perform ANY pruning of a ŝƚLJTree.
džĐĞƐƐŝǀĞ Pruning
džĐĞƐƐŝǀĞ Pruning means removal of more than 25% of the crown or existing foliage of the WƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚ
Tree, ^ƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĂůůƚĞƌĂƚŝŽŶŽĨƚŚĞƚƌĞĞor root ƉƌƵŶŝŶŐŵŽƌĞƚŚĂŶϭϱйŽĨƚŚĞƌŽŽƚƐLJƐƚĞŵ͘
Construction Activity
Construction Activity means any construction work associated with or requiring a permit for any new
building, building addition, building demolition, grading, excavation or paving. This includes the
necessary related activities which may or may not be shown on site plans, including but not limited to:
storing/staging of materials, site access, parking, placement of temporary structures, debris disposal,
additional excavation and landscaping.
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is required equire to remove remove or or perform perform
trees growing trees growing ŽŶĂŝƚLJƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ͘ƚŚŽŶĂŝƚLJƉƌŽƉ
ŚƚͲŽĨͲǁĂLJ͘ŚƚͲŽĨ A permit is required it is required ttŽƉŽ
ing ing of a of ŝƚLJTree.
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Revised &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJϮϬϮϱ
Permits and Decision-Making &ĂĐƚŽƌƐ for Tree Removal
Tree removals associated with a ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶĂƌĞƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŽƐĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϰϬ͘WƌŽũĞĐƚƐĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚƚŚĂƚĂƌĞ
ƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŽDŝŶŝƐƚĞƌŝĂůĂƉƉƌŽǀĂůĂŶĚƐƚĂƚĞŵĂŶĚĂƚĞƐƐŚĂůůŶŽƚďĞƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŽĨĂĐƚŽƌƐĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚŝŶƐĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϲϬ;ĐͿ͘
ůůŽƚŚĞƌƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐƐŚĂůůŝŶĐůƵĚĞƚƌĞĞƌĞŵŽǀĂůǁŝƚŚŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚƉƵďůŝĐŶŽƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘
dŚĞWůĂŶŶŝŶŐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐŚĂůůŚĞĂƌĂŶLJĂƉƉĞĂůƐƌĞůĂƚĞĚƚŽƚƌĞĞƉĞƌŵŝƚĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐĂŶĚĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘ůůƚƌĞĞƐ
ƌĞŵŽǀĞĚĂƌĞƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŽƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐƐĞƚĨŽƌƚŚŝŶ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϭϬϬ͘
dhe ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨWĂƌŬƐĂŶĚZĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚWůĂŶŶŝŶŐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐŚĂůůĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐin granting or denying a
permit based on theĨĂĐƚŽƌƐ listed in Section ϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϲϬ;ĐͿ, further articulated below:
;ϭͿ dŚĞĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶŽĨƚŚĞƚƌĞĞ;ƐͿǁŝƚŚƌĞƐƉĞĐƚƚŽ͗ŝƐĞĂƐĞ͕ĚĞĐĂLJ͕ƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ͕ĨŽƌŵĂŶĚǀŝŐŽƌ͕ůŝŬĞůŝŚŽŽĚĂŶĚ
ĐŽŶƐĞƋƵĞŶĐĞƐŽĨĨĂŝůƵƌĞĂŶĚŝŵƉĂĐƚƉƌŽdžŝŵŝƚLJƚŽĞdžŝƐƚŝŶŐŽƌƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞƐ͕LJĂƌĚƐ͕ĚƌŝǀĞǁĂLJƐĂŶĚŽƚŚĞƌƚƌĞĞƐ͕
ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞĂŶĚŐƌŽǁŝŶŐƐƉĂĐĞĐŽŶƐƚƌĂŝŶƚƐ͕ƵƚŝůŝƚŝĞƐĂŶĚŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚĐŽŶĨůŝĐƚ͕ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐĚĞƐŝƌĂďŝůŝƚLJĂŶĚĂŐĞŽĨƚŚĞ
ƚƌĞĞƌĞůĂƚŝǀĞƚŽĂǀĞƌĂŐĞƵƌďĂŶůŝĨĞƐƉĂŶƚLJƉŝĐĂůŽĨƚŚĞƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͘
;ϮͿ tŚĞƚŚĞƌƚŚĞƚƌĞĞŵƵƐƚďĞƌĞŵŽǀĞĚƚŽƵƐĞƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĨŽƌĂŶLJŝƚLJĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚŽƌƉĞƌŵŝƚƚĞĚƵƐĞƵŶĚĞƌdŝƚůĞϮϱĨŽƌ
ƚŚĞnjŽŶŝŶŐĚŝƐƚƌŝĐƚŝŶǁŚŝĐŚƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJŝƐůŽĐĂƚĞĚ͕ĂŶĚƚŚĞƵƐĞĐŽƵůĚŶŽƚďĞŵĂĚĞŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJƵŶůĞƐƐƚŚĞƚƌĞĞŝƐ
ƌĞŵŽǀĞĚ͘
;ϯͿ dŚĂƚƚŚĞƚƌĞĞŽƌŝƚƐƌŽŽƚƐĂƌĞĐĂƵƐŝŶŐ͕ŽƌƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶŝŶŐƚŽĐĂƵƐĞ͕ĚĂŵĂŐĞƚŽĂŶLJŵĂŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞŽŶƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJŽƌŽŶ
ĂŶLJĂĚũĂĐĞŶƚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĂŶĚƚŚĞƌĞĂƌĞŶŽƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐƚŽŵŝƚŝŐĂƚĞƚŚĞĚĂŵĂŐĞŽƌƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶĞĚĚĂŵĂŐĞ͘
ZĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐŽĨŵŝƚŝŐĂƚŝŽŶŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͕ďƵƚĂƌĞŶŽƚůŝŵŝƚĞĚƚŽ͕ĐƵƚƚŝŶŐƚƌĞĞƌŽŽƚƐ͕ƚƌŝŵŵŝŶŐƚŚĞƚƌĞĞ
ĐĂŶŽƉLJ͕ŽƌŝŶƐƚĂůůŝŶŐĂƌŽŽƚďĂƌƌŝĞƌ͘ZĞŵŽǀŝŶŐ͕ƌĞůŽĐĂƚŝŶŐ͕ŽƌŝŶĂŶLJǁĂLJĂůƚĞƌŝŶŐĂŶLJŵĂŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞŽŶƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ
ƐŚĂůůŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚĂƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůĞĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐŽĨŵŝƚŝŐĂƚŝŽŶĨŽƌƚŚĞƉƵƌƉŽƐĞƐŽĨƚŚŝƐ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶ
;ϰͿ ^ƉĞĐŝĞƐĚĞƐŝƌĂďŝůŝƚLJ͕ƐƵƐĐĞƉƚŝďŝůŝƚLJƚŽƉĞƐƚƐĂŶĚĚŝƐĞĂƐĞĂŶĚĂďŝůŝƚLJƚŽŚŽƐƚƉĂƚŚŽŐĞŶŝĐŽƌŐĂŶŝƐŵƐƚŚĂƚĐĂƵƐĞĚĂŵĂŐĞ
ƚŽŽƚŚĞƌƚƌĞĞƐ͘
;ϱͿ dŚĞƚŽƉŽŐƌĂƉŚLJŽĨƚŚĞůĂŶĚĂŶĚƚŚĞĞĨĨĞĐƚŽĨƚŚĞƌĞŵŽǀĂůŽĨƚŚĞƚƌĞĞ;ƐͿŽŶĞƌŽƐŝŽŶ͖ƐŽŝůƌĞƚĞŶƚŝŽŶ͖ĂŶĚĚŝǀĞƌƐŝŽŶŽƌ
ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞĚĨůŽǁŽĨƐƵƌĨĂĐĞǁĂƚĞƌ͘
;ϲͿ dŚĞŶƵŵďĞƌŽĨƚƌĞĞƐĞdžŝƐƚŝŶŐŝŶƚŚĞŶĞŝŐŚďŽƌŚŽŽĚŽŶŝŵƉƌŽǀĞĚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJĂŶĚƚŚĞĞĨĨĞĐƚƚŚĞƌĞŵŽǀĂůǁŽƵůĚŚĂǀĞŽŶ
ƚŚĞĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚŽĨƚŚĞĂƌĞĂĂŶĚƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJǀĂůƵĞ͘
;ϳͿ dŚĞŶƵŵďĞƌŽĨƚƌĞĞƐƚŚĞƉĂƌƚŝĐƵůĂƌƉĂƌĐĞůĐĂŶĂĚĞƋƵĂƚĞůLJƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĂĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐƚŽŐŽŽĚĂƌďŽƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĂůƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞƐ͘
;ϴͿ dŚĞĞĨĨĞĐƚƚƌĞĞƌĞŵŽǀĂůǁŽƵůĚŚĂǀĞŽŶǁŝŶĚƉƌŽƚĞĐƚŝŽŶ͕ŶŽŝƐĞĂŶĚƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ͖ĞƌŽƐŝŽŶ͖ƐŽŝůƌĞƚĞŶƚŝŽŶ͖ĂŶĚĚŝǀĞƌƐŝŽŶŽƌ
ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞĚĨůŽǁŽĨƐƵƌĨĂĐĞǁĂƚĞƌƐ͘
;ϵͿ tŚĞƚŚĞƌĂŶƵŶƵƐƵĂůŽƌĞdžƚƌĂŽƌĚŝŶĂƌLJĐŝƌĐƵŵƐƚĂŶĐĞĞdžŝƐƚƐǁŚĞƌĞďLJƚŚĞĚĞŶŝĂůŽĨƚŚĞƉĞƌŵŝƚǁŽƵůĚĐƌĞĂƚĞĂƵŶŝƋƵĞ
ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐďƵƌĚĞŶŽŶƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJŽǁŶĞƌ͘
;ϭϬͿtŚĞƚŚĞƌĂƉƵďůŝĐďĞŶĞĨŝƚĂƐĚĞĨŝŶĞĚŝŶ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϭϬĞdžŝƐƚƐƚŚĂƚ͕ŝŶƚŚĞŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ͛ƐĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ͕ŽƵƚǁĞŝŐŚƐ
ƚŚĞĂďŽǀĞĨĂĐƚŽƌƐ͘DRAFTŽƌŵĂŶĚǀŝŐŽƌŵĂŶ
ƵĐƚƵƌĞƐ͕LJĂƌĚƐ͕ĚƌŝƵĐƚƵƌĞƐ͕
ŶƚĐŽŶĨůŝĐƚ͕ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐĚĞƐŝƌŶƚĐŽŶĨůŝĐƚ͕ƐƉĞ
ŽƌĂŶLJŝƚLJĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚŽƌƉĞƌŵŝƚƚĞĚƵŽƌĂŶLJŝƚLJĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚŽƌƉĞƌŵŝƚƚ
ĞƵƐĞĐŽƵůĚŶŽƚďĞŵĂĚĞŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽƉƵƐĞĐŽƵůĚŶŽƚďĞŵĂĚĞŽĨƚŚĞƉƌŽƉ
ƚĞŶŝŶŐƚŽĐĂƵƐĞ͕ĚĂŵĂŐĞƚŽĂŶLJŵĂŝŶĞŶŝŶŐƚŽĐĂƵƐĞ͕ĚĂŵĂŐĞƚ
ŶĂďůĞĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐƚŽŵŝƚŝŐĂƚĞƚĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐƚŽŵŝƚŝŐ
ŶŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͕ďƵƚĂƌĞŶŽƚůŝŵŝƚĞĚƚŽ͕ĐƵƚƚďƵƚĂƌĞŶŽƚůŝŵŝƚĞĚƚŽ͕ĐƵƚƚ
ŽǀŝŶŐ͕ƌĞůŽĐĂƚŝŶŐ͕ŽƌŝŶĂŶLJǁĂLJĂůƚĞƌŽǀŝŶŐ͕ƌĞůŽĐĂƚŝŶŐ͕ŽƌŝŶĂŶLJǁĂLJĂůƚĞ
ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐŽĨŵŝƚŝŐĂƚŝŽŶĨŽƌƚĂůƚĞƌŶĂƚŝǀĞŵĞĂŶƐŽĨŵŝƚŝŐ
ƚŝďŝůŝƚLJƚŽƉĞƐƚƐĂŶĚĚŝƐĞĂƐĞĂŶĚĂďŝůŝƚďŝůŝƚLJƚŽƉĞƐƚƐĂŶĚĚŝƐĞĂƐĞĂŶĚĂď
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ƵƌĨĂĐĞǁĂƚĞƌ͘ƵƌĨĂĐĞ
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Protected Trees removed with a valid permit must be replaced based on thĞƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐƐĞƚĨŽƌƚŚŝŶ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶ
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Remedies for Protected Trees džĐĞƐƐŝǀĞůLJWƌƵŶĞĚŽƌRemoved WITHOUT Permit
Protected Trees removed without a valid permit ŵĂLJƐƵďũĞĐƚƚŚĞƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJͲŽǁŶĞƌĂŶĚďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞŶŐĂŐĞĚŝŶŶŽŶͲ
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Equivalencies
If the WĂƌŬƐĂŶĚZĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ determines that replanting of the assigned replacement trees is infeasible, ƚŚĞLJ
may allow a combination of planting or monetary equivalencies. The monetary equivalencies are based on tƌĞĞ
ǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚƚhe cost to purchase and install trees of commonly available sizes.
Tree ProtecƟon SpecificaƟons
A tree protection plan is required whenever any Construction Activity is to be performed withinƚŚĞĚƌŝƉůŝŶĞfor any
Protected Tree. This includes trees on the subject property, neighboring properties, and the public right-of-way. The
tree protection plan shall be prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist (Project Arborist) who provides consulting services
and is familiar with DŚĂƉƚĞƌϭϭ and industry best practices.
The tree protection plan is intended to preserve trees by preventing soil compaction, root loss or damage, bark injury or
excessive pruning. The tree protection plan shall be project-specific and contain recommendations for how the tree
protection measures are to be practically executed on the project site. Routine maintenance recommendations such as
pruning and fertilizing are not required in a Tree Protection plan unless they are specified as mitigation for specific
construction impacts.
Project Arborist Preparation
Prior to writing the tree protection plan, the project arborist shall review the most current version of the entire
available plan set including but not limited to grading, demolition, utilities, building and landscaping. The tree
protection plan shall identify the plan sheets reviewed by name, sheet number and date. The Project Arborist shall also
visit the site and identify on a site plan from the current plan set, the location of all Protected Trees as defined by
^ĞĐƚŝŽŶ ϭϭ͘Ϭϲ͘ϬϮϬ;ĂͿ;ϮϲͿ;Ϳ. The tree protection plan shall indicate the date of the site visit. If any parts of the plan set
were not made available, or a site visit was not performed, the tree protection plan shall indicate these limitations.
Rating Tree Condition and Suitability
The arborist report shall rate Protected Trees according to health, structure and suitability for preservation. The rating
system shall define the terms used and criteria for such ratings. The rating system must be based on current
professional standards for evaluating tree condition and suitability for preservation. Below is a sample system that may
be used:
Tree Health:Rated Good, Fair or Poor, using the following criteria:
x Good: Vigorous growth with foliage of normal size, shape and color. Canopy density 90-100%, little to no dead
wood, minor or no pest infestation, little to no decay. Tree is expected to live its natural lifespan.
x Fair: All or some of the new growth shoots are shorter than expected for the species. Canopy density 60-90%.
Some small branch dieback. Noticeable pest infestation and/or decay. Tree is not in decline right now, but
further stress such as construction impacts, increased pest pressure, drought etc. may cause a decline in
health.
x WŽŽƌ͗>ŝƚƚůĞƚŽŶŽŶĞǁŐƌŽǁƚŚĂŶĚƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚĚŝĞͲďĂĐŬ͘&ŽůŝĂŐĞŵĂLJďĞƵŶĚĞƌƐŝnjĞĚ͕ĚŝƐƚŽƌƚĞĚ͕LJĞůůŽǁĞĚŽƌ
ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌĐŽůŽƌĂďŶŽƌŵĂůĨŽƌƚŚĞƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͘ĂŶŽƉLJĚĞŶƐŝƚLJŝƐϲϬйŽƌůĞƐƐ͘^ŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚĚĞĂĚǁŽŽĚ͕ƉĞƐƚŝŶĨĞƐƚĂƚŝŽŶ
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Tree Structure: Rated Good, Fair or Poor, using the following criteria:
x Good: Minor structural flaws may be corrected through pruning. Tree has an upright trunk and a single trunk
tapering to a single leader at the top, or a single leader may be easily trained. Most scaffold branches are smaller
than the leader, aƩached to the trunk at angles approaching 45 degrees and are spaced apart on the trunk both
verƟcally and radially. Structure does not contain included bark {bark inside the juncture of mulƟple trunks). No
sign of previous branch failures. Foliage is evenly distributed on the limbs. Symmetrical or mostly symmetrical
canopy.
x Fair: Some structural flaws not correctable through pruning. Tree may have more than one trunk or leader,
trunk may have a slight lean. Scaffold branches may be aƩached at angles less than 30 degrees and/or may be
crowded on the trunk. Structure may have included bark, previous branch failures or end-heavy limbs. Some
asymmetry in the canopy.
x Poor: Significant structural flaws not correctable through pruning. Significant dead wood or decay. More than
one trunk or leader and/or branches crowded together on the trunk. Significantly end-heavy limbs may be
present. Structure may contain significant included bark, previous branch failures and/or asymmetry. Precipitous
lean may be present. Tree is likely to be hazardous.
Suitability for PreservaƟon: based only on the tree itself and not related to potenƟal construcƟon impacts. Rated Good,
Fair or Poor, using the following criteria:
x Good: Tree is currently an asset to the landscape and may be expected to survive minor to moderate
construcƟon impacts if adequately protected.
x Fair: Tree contributes something to the landscape and may be improved by pruning or other maintenance
acƟviƟes. May be expected to survive minor construcƟon impacts if adequately protected. ProtecƟon measures
are probably worth taking except where construcƟon impacts are extensive.
x Poor: Tree does not contribute to the landscape. It is in poor health and may be hazardous. It is not expected to
survive any construcƟon impacts. Some trees with poor viability may be retained if they will not be impacted by
construcƟon.
Impacts of ConstrucƟon
The tree protecƟon plan shall accurately detail the impacts of construcƟon on Protected Trees including but not limited
to soil compacƟon, root loss or damage, bark injury and excessive pruning. All construcƟon-related acƟviƟes shall be
considered including but not limited to demoliƟon, grading, excavaƟon, paving, storing, staging, site access, parking,
placement of temporary structures, debris disposal and landscaping.
Impacts to trees shall be documented by the type of work taking place, the distance of the work from the trunk in feet
as precisely as possible and expressed as a mulƟple of the trunk diameter (measured at 54 inches from the ground).
Example: "FoundaƟon excavaƟon will take place about 50 feet from Tree 1, which is 12 Ɵmes the trunk diameter."
Vague statements such as "the work is taking place far from the tree" will not be acceptable. Measurements may be
made in the field using flags, stakes or story poles, or using Adobe Measuring Tool on a site plan showing accurate tree
locaƟons and driplines in relaƟon to the proposed work. The method of measuring distance of impacts to Protected
Trees shall be documented in the tree protecƟon plan.
If below-grade work takes place within a radius of 6 Ɵmes the trunk diameter (measured at 54 inches from the ground)
of any Protected Trees, the City Arborist may require a test excavaƟon in the presence of the Project Arborist using air,
water or hand-digging to document all roots likely to be affected. The test excavaƟon and report may be required as part
of the submiƩal review process, prior to permit approval and issuance.
Tree ProtecƟon Zone (TPZ)
Whenever possible the TPZ shall have a minimum radius measured from the trunk equal to ten Ɵmes the diameter of
the trunk measured at 54" above grade. Any variaƟon on size for the TPZ shall be determined by the Project Arborist DRAFTSignificaSignific
branch failurebranch
elated to potenƟal construcƟonelated to potenƟal co
and may be d may expected to survive minopected to survive mino
scape and may be improved by prunscape and may be im
nor construcƟon impacts ifr construcƟon impacts if adequate
re construcƟon impacts are extensivstrucƟon impacts are exte
he landscape. It is in poor health andpe. It is in poor health and
s. Some trees with poor viability mays. Some trees with poor viability may
all accurately detail the impacts of cotely detail the impacts of co
loss or damage, bark injury and excesloss or damage, bark injury and exces
but not limited to demoliƟon, gradingbut not limited to demoliƟo
ororary structures, debris disposal andary structures, debris disposal
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considering the Dripline method, the Trunk
Diameter method or any other method supported
by industry Best Management PracƟces and
approved by the City Arborist. The dripline shall not
be altered to encroach upon the TPZ.
For groups of trees or trees located within planƟng
strips, planters or close to preexisƟng structures,
roadways and other infrastructure, the TPZ may be
reduced or extended in size to facilitate work
acƟviƟes and ensure public use and safety. The
approved barrier types that shall outline the TPZ
are the following:
Type I Complete protecƟve fencing:Fencing shall
consist of six (6') foot high chain link fence,
mounted on two-inch diameter galvanized iron
posts, driven into the ground to a depth of at least
two feet at no more than 10-foot spacing. The
fence shall enclose the enƟre TPZ of the tree(s) to be protected throughout the life of the construcƟon project. Fencing
a group of trees at the TPZ radius of the largest tree is acceptable rather than fencing each tree in the group
individually. In some parking areas, if fencing is located on paving or concrete that will not be demolished, then the
posts may be supported by an appropriate grade level concrete base, if approved by the Public Works Department.
Protected Trees on neighboring properƟes will also need a TPZ established if they are in proximity to construcƟon
AcƟviƟes.
ed throughout the life of the construced throughout the life of the con
eptable rather ptable than fencing each treethan fencing each tre
on paving or concrete that will not beng or concrete
el concrete base, if el concrete base, if approved by the Pap
o need a TPZ established if they are ineed a TPZ established
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Type II ParƟal/reduced protecƟve fencing:For trees situated
within a planƟng strip, only the planƟng strip and yard side of
the TPZ shall be enclosed with the required chain link fencing.
Fencing must provide public use of the street and sidewalk.
Any sidewalk or curb replacement requires approval by Public
Works.
Figure 7.Type II tree protecƟon fence.
Type Ill Trunk wrap: To be used only when construcƟon acƟviƟes cannot be kept outside of TPZ and
with approval from the City Arborist. Wrap the trunk with 2 inches of orange plasƟc fencing for
buffering, overlaid with 2-inch thick wooden slats bound securely by two layers of addiƟonal orange
fencing (slats shall not be allowed to dig in to the bark). During installaƟon, cauƟon shall be used to
avoid damaging any branches. Major limbs
may also require wrapping. Straw waƩle can
be used as an
alternaƟve material. For this purpose coil
the straw waƩle around the lowest 6 feet of
the trunk. Secure
the straw waƩle with a double layer or more
of orange plasƟc construcƟon fencing.
Damaged straw
waƩle is to be immediately replaced. Root
buffer (Type IV protecƟon) may also be
required with Trunk
wrap when work takes place within the TPZ.
Figures 8 and 9.
Type Ill trunk wrap opƟons.
VerƟcal Ɵmbers (leŌ) and
straw waƩle (right).DRAl
feet of eet o
ayer or more ayer or more
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tecƟon) may also be tecƟon) may also b
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Ɵes cannot be kept outside Ɵes cannot be kept
2 inches of orange plasƟc fencing2 inches of orange plasƟc
d secd securely by two layers of addiƟourely by two layers of addiƟ
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Type IV Root Buffer. To be used only when construcƟon acƟviƟes cannot be kept outside of TPZ and with approval from
the City Arborist. Where work must take place within the TPZ, protect the soil with a temporary layer of material to
protect the soil texture and roots. The buffer
shall consist of secured geotexƟle material
covering the area to be protected. Cover the
geotexƟle material with 4 to 6 inches of clean
wood chips (2-inch unpainted, untreated
wood chips or approved equivalent). Securely
install 3/4-inch plywood over the wood chips.
The root buffer shall be installed and removed
without wheeled equipment touching exposed
soil. This may mean some or all the work is
done by hand. The Project Arborist shall be
present during the installaƟon and removal of
root buffers._ExisƟng pavement also works as
a root buffer. Trunk and limb wrapping (Type Ill
protecƟon) may also be required with root
buffers when work takes place within the TPZ.
Figure 10.
Type IV root buffer
The locaƟon of protecƟve measures menƟoned above shall be shown graphically on the site plan as specified by the
Project Arborist. Vague statements such as "place the fencing as close to the edge of the TPZ as possible" will not be
acceptable.
Project Arborist IniƟal InspecƟon
The Project Arborist is required to visit the site prior to permit issuance and provide a report with photos indicaƟng that
all tree protecƟon measures specified in the approved tree protecƟon plan have been installed. Photos shall be labeled
with tree numbers and all tree protecƟon measures are to be clearly visible. At least one photo per Protected Trees is
required.
Project Arborist Subsequent InspecƟons
The Project Arborist shall be onsite whenever work takes place within the dripline of Protected Trees. The tree
protecƟon plan shall provide a list of trees and construcƟon acƟviƟes requiring Project Arborist inspecƟon. For example:
"Pavement installaƟon, Trees 1 and 2." The City Arborist may require addiƟonal inspecƟons at their discreƟon. A report
aŌer each inspecƟon shall be submiƩed to the City Arborist.
Arborist Report Is Part of The Plan
The Arborist Report and Tree ProtecƟon Plan shall be reproduced on one or more full-size sheets and included in the
Plan Set properly indexed. The Report must be readable so that important details will not be missed.
Site Plan (Tree ProtecƟon Plan Sheet).
Include on a full-size sheet(s), a scaled site plan with the following:
x North arrow and scale bar DRAFTshall be shown gshown graphically on the siteraphi
e fencing as close to the edge of thee fencing as close to t
he site prior to permit issuance and phe site prior to permit issuance and
d in the approved tree protecƟon plad in the approved tree prot
otecƟon measures aotecƟon measures re to be clearlybe cl v
quent InspecƟonsquent InspecƟons
hall be onsite whenever work takes phall be onsite whenever wo
ll provide a list of trees and construcll provide a list of trees and cons
on, Trees 1 and 2." The City Arboon, Trees 1 and 2." The City Arbo
allall be submiƩed to the Citbe submiƩed to t
The Plan The Plan
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x All trees considered in the tree protecƟon
plan with accurate driplines shown,
numbered as per the arborist report.
x LocaƟon of tree protecƟve fencing, trunk
wrap, and root buffers. LocaƟon of
fencing to be determined by Project
Arborist and shown as a bold dashed line.
x Trees are to be shown on the Site Plan,
Grading Plan, Drainage Plan, Demo Plan,
any UƟlity Plans, and Landscaping Plans,
with tree numbers and accurate driplines
shown.
Figure 11. Example site plan showing arborist
report and tree protecƟon fencing.
AddiƟonal informaƟon
Although tree protection measures are not required for Protected Trees beyond ten times the trunk diameter from
Construction Activities, all WƌŽƚĞĐƚĞĚƚrees ŵƵƐƚďĞƉƌĞƐĞƌǀĞĚ. Therefore, no items may be stored, staged, parked or
driven within the dripline of these trees. It is unlawful for any person to cause damage to a Protected Tree
compromising its health or structural integrity according to accepted industry standards or to cause damage that is
severely detrimental to its overall aesthetics. Any violations may result in Penalties described in DŚĂƉƚĞƌϭϭ͘Ϭϲ. DRAFTrees beyond ten times the trrees beyond ten tim
erefore, no erefor items may may be be stored, s
person to person cause damage to to a a ProtectP
accepted industry accepted industry standards or to r to cc
ons may ay result res in in Penalties describedPen