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Atherton commission approves removal of one valley oak, denies two other heritage‑tree removal requests at 285 Camino Al Lago
Summary
Planning commissioners approved removal of one valley oak (tree #10) at 285 Camino Al Lago, denied removal of a Deodar cedar (tree #6) and valley oak (tree #1), and asked staff to verify nearby tree dimensions by the property line near a proposed fountain.
The Atherton Planning Commission on July 23 approved removal of one valley oak (tree #10) at 285 Camino Al Lago, denied removal requests for a Deodar cedar (tree #6) and a second valley oak (tree #1), and asked staff to verify the dimensions of trees near a proposed fountain along the shared property line.
Town planner Brittany Bennix presented the item and said staff recommends approving removal of trees #1 and #10 and denying removal of the cedar (#6). After public comment and further discussion, the commission split from the staff recommendation and approved removal of tree #10 while denying removal of tree #1 and tree #6. Commissioners also directed staff to confirm the diameter measurement of a nearby borderline tree (about 15…
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