COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Robert Taylor, requesting approval to remove a 37-inch historic Live Oak Tree from property located at 1604 Sabal Palm Drive.
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DEPARTMENT: Development Services
SUMMARY:
A single family residence was constructed on the subject property in 1999. The property owner is requesting to remove a 37-inch Live Oak tree due damage to the fence and concern that falling limbs could damage to the pool enclosure.
The Land Development Code, Section 21-55.09(a) requires each residential parcel to maintain one (1) specimen tree per 1,500 square-feet of lot area; the subject parcel is 15,000 square-feet and would require a minimum of 10 specimen trees.
Section 21-55.03(b) permits Council to authorize the removal of historic trees under the following conditions:
1. Determine the tree to be removed is in such a condition that it is hazardous to the surrounding area or structure(s) that no replacement is necessary, or
2. Require the replacement of historic trees at a ratio of one inch (1”) diameter to one inch (1”) diameter of replacement trees [15 replacement trees at 2.5” diameter/tree], or
3. Require the payment of money per Section 21-311 equivalent to the replacement cost of the replacement trees [$5/sq. inch removed for 37” diameter tree = $5,373.33].
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the issuance of tree removal permit for the 37-inch Live Oak tree at 1604 Sabal Palm Drive, upon payment of applicable permit fee and require the property owner to maintain the minimum required number of specimen trees on the property.