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Sonoma City commission approves three tree-removal permits; requires replacement trees and root protection
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission approved three separate tree-removal permits — 19330 Natalina Court, 404 Montini Way and 697 Avenue Del Oro — and attached replacement requirements and site protections, voting 4–1–1 on each permit.
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission voted Sept. 10 to approve three separate permits to remove trees at 19330 Natalina Court, 404 Montini Way and 697 Avenue Del Oro, requiring replacement trees chosen from the city's approved master tree list and site measures such as root barriers where appropriate.
Commission discussion ranged from concerns about sidewalk displacement and trunk proximity to shallow water lines to the practical difficulty of homeowners who must prune trees regularly to preserve rooftop solar output. The commission recorded identical vote tallies on each permit: four votes in favor, one opposed and one absent.
Staff said the Natalina Court oak had sprouted as a volunteer tree and that the property owner reported the…
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