HomeMy WebLinkAboutVI-8 - Tree Removal Appeal - 501 1/2 Narcissus• Agenda Item No. 8
September 2, 1997
To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
From: General Services Director
Subject. Tree Removal Appeal 501112 Narcissus Avenue
Recommendation
To retain one Eucalyptus tree and one Melaleuca tree at 501 V2 Narcissus
Avenue. (Trees are located on Second Avenue.)
Discussion
Ms. Barbara Edwards submitted the attached letter requesting the removal of one
Eucalyptus tree and one Melaleuca tree adjacent to her residence.
• Subsequently, the Urban Forester completed the attached Tree Inspection Report
and identified the trees as healthy specimens that should be retained. The curb
and gutter have been replaced by the General Services Department Concrete
Crew within the past few months.
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The total value of the trees is $7,036.40 per the attached tree appraisal report.
The trees are not causing any significant private nor public property damage. The
Park and Trees Maintenance Superintendent concurs with the report.
Ms. Edwards has received a copy of this staff study and a notice of the September
2 Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission meeting.
Very respectfully,
David E. Niederhaus
DEN/MGL/pw
Attachments:
Attachment A - Letter from Ms. Barbara Edwards
Attachment B - Tree Inspection Report
Attachment C - Tree Appraisal Form
• CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TREE INSPECTION REPORT
.Name: Ms. Barbara Edwards
Address: 5011/2 Narcissus Avenue
Phone Number: 759 -6930
Request: Tree removals per attached letter. Trees are located on Second
Avenue.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus sideroxylon, tree site #S -2, Melaleuca
quinquenervia,tree site #S -1
Common Name: Red Ironbark and Paperbark Tree
Designated Street Tree: Eucalyptus ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum)
Estimated Tree Value: 18" DBH x 2 trees = 509 ", 80% species value,
• $3,518.00 each x 2 = Total Value $7,036.00 ( see attached appraisal report).
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Damage: Maintenance records indicate last trimming was completed May
1996.
Parkway: Concrete Brick x Turf Other
Comments: A field inspection determined minimal root pruning was required
to accomodate hardscape repairs repairs this Summer and the trees are
healtbly.
Inspected by: Date: July 10, 1997
Recommendation: Retain both trees
Reviewed by:j Well l^UVUU Date: July 10, 1997
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RECEIVED
• August 5, 1997 AUG 0 7 1997
GS PARKS/rREES
Mr. John Conway, Urban Forester
City of Newport Beach
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, Ca 92658 -8915
Mr. Conway:
Thank you for your letter response of July 21st to my telephone requests
for the removal of trees in front of my property at 501 - 501 1/2 Narcissus
and the staff recommendation not to remove them.
By copy of this letter to the General Services Director, I am again asking
that the request for removal be considered by inclusion in future Commission
agenda for the following reasons:
Eucalyptus Tree at 501 Narcissus (facing Second Street)
- has caused the curb /gutter to be raised and a collection of water for years
(City has just gone to the expense of having to replace curb /gutter and will
again because of this tree)
- has in the past lost heavy limbs during windstorms on cars and into my side
yard causing the City to repair /replace my fencing.
. - continues to drop limbs on my roof, breaking the wood shingle. I have just
recently replaced this roof and do not wish a continuation of this damage.
Eucalyptus Tree at 501 1/2 Narcissus .(facing Second)
- has caused the curb /gutter to be raised and a collection of water for years
(City has just gone to the expense of having to replace curb /gutter and will
again because of this tree)
- has involved me and my insurance in a liability claim because of trip and
fall over roots resulting in a broken ankle
- also continues to drop limbs in windstorms
These are hardly trees of extreme beauty, stately trees which contribute to
the entire neighborhood nor landmark or dedicated trees but do have a consistent
history of damaging public and privately owned property and I again request, as
in the past, that they be removed, as allowed under City Council Policy G -1.
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i "Edward
501 1/2 Narcissus, CDM
(714) 759 6930
cc: David E. Niederhaus, General Services Director
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, Ca 92658 -8915
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