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Commission approves removal of two heritage oaks, denies third at 285 Camino Del Lago
Summary
After public comment and staff analysis, the Planning Commission approved removal of two large trees (tree numbers 18 and 20) to accommodate a new single‑family home and denied removal of a third tree (number 11); staff and neighbors discussed replacement planting and driveway notice issues.
The Atherton Planning Commission on Wednesday granted a heritage‑tree removal permit for two large trees at 285 Camino Del Lago and denied the removal of a third tree scheduled for protection.
Town staff recommended approval of the removals for trees identified as numbers 18 (valley oak) and 20 (coast live oak) because of structural concerns documented by the applicant’s project arborist and reviewed by the town arborist; staff recommended denial of tree number 11 after the town arborist concluded the canopy and structural issues could be mitigated through pruning.
The nut graf: The commission’s action cleared the way for the property owner to proceed toward demolition of the…
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