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Variance board permits removal of live oak at San Miguel site after arborist findings
Summary
The board approved removal of one grand live oak at 4408 West San Miguel Street after city and applicant arborists found limited root structure and construction impacts that would harm the tree's viability.
The City of Tampa Variance Review Board voted May 13 to allow removal of one grand live oak at 4408 West San Miguel Street to permit construction of a new single-family residence, after hearing arborist reports and alternate site plans.
Why it matters: The site contains multiple preservation-quality grand trees. The petitioner presented alternative lot layouts and said their design team had tried to save as many grands as possible. Natural resources staff and the applicant—s arborist both documented limited root structure and structural concerns…
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