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Parks commission approves removal of coast live oak near 767–773 Palermo Drive
Summary
The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Commission voted to overturn the Street Tree Advisory Committee and approve removal of a coast live oak growing on the property line between 767 and 773 Palermo Drive, citing forest-management and safety concerns after testimony from property owners.
The Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation Commission voted July 23 to approve removal of a coast live oak that straddles the property line near 767 and 773 Palermo Drive.
Commissioners acted after a staff presentation and public comment from property owners. The Street Tree Advisory Committee had inspected the tree and recommended denying removal, finding the tree healthy and stable. City Arborist (Mr.) Slack told the commission the committee ‘‘concluded that the tree’s stable and has shown . . . phototrophic response . . . which indicates that the root system’s…
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