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Atherton commission approves removal of heritage coast redwood at 50 Lilac Drive amid code-enforcement concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a permit to remove a heritage coast redwood (tree number 10) at 50 Lilac Drive after staff reported the tree was damaged by unpermitted work; the applicant had paid a damage fine and proposed large replacement trees as conditions of approval.
The Atherton Planning Commission approved a heritage tree removal permit for a 31.9-inch coast redwood on a property at 50 Lilac Drive after hearing that the tree was damaged during unpermitted patio and hardscape work.
Town Planner Britney Bendix opened the item, saying the tree (identified as tree number 10 in the staff report) was damaged during work that was not shown on approved plans. Bendix said the site first came before the commission in 2021 for a variance related to garage work, permits were issued in 2022 and 2023, and the town arborist was notified in the fall of 2024 when private arborists reported root damage. Bendix told commissioners the applicant had not filed a permit for the outdoor patio that caused the damage and recommended denial; the town arborist likewise recommended denial.
Code enforcement provided appraisal and fine details on the record. Lisa…
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