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Atherton panel approves tree-protection exception to allow house and ADU at 92 Caballo Lane
Summary
The Planning Commission on July 23 approved a tree protection zone exception for two coastal redwoods at 92 Caballo Lane after staff and the town arborist recommended conditions intended to protect the trees during construction. Neighbors urged denial, citing long roots and previous removals.
The Atherton Planning Commission on July 23 approved a Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) exception for two coastal redwoods at 92 Caballo Lane, allowing portions of a proposed residence and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to encroach on the trees' protection zones under conditions recommended by the town arborist.
Commissioners granted the permit after Planning Department staff and the town arborist said the trees are in good condition and can tolerate the proposed construction if the project arborist supervises work and follows prescribed root‑protection procedures.
Assistant Planner Jerry Martin told the commission the permit, PTPZ-25-00006, requests exceptions for a 33.2-inch coastal redwood (3.5× DBH exception) and a 35.5-inch coastal redwood (5.8× DBH exception). He said planning staff and the town arborist…
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