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Planning commission backs special‑structure permit, tree exceptions and two heritage removals for large new home at 65 Linda Vista Ave.
Summary
Commissioners approved a special structures permit allowing increased building heights, granted tree protection zone exceptions, and approved removal of two heritage trees (a cedar and a multi‑trunk redwood) as part of a 2.5‑acre redevelopment at 65 Linda Vista Avenue, with replacement planting requirements.
The Atherton Planning Commission on July 23 approved a package of permits for a proposed 14,000‑plus square‑foot residence at 65 Linda Vista Avenue, including a special structures permit for increased building and sidewall heights, tree protection zone (TPZ) exceptions for two coast live oaks, and heritage tree removals for one multi‑trunk redwood and one cedar tree.
Town planner Brittany Bennix presented the staff recommendation supporting full approval. The town arborist reviewed the project and recommended approval of the cedar removal and recommended denial of the redwood removal; planning staff’s analysis recommended approving both removals by tying site design to the building’s formal symmetry and the site’s existing tree abundance. After hearing the applicant team and discussing alternatives and replacement planting levels, the commission approved the staff…
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