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Carmel Forest and Beach Commission approves conditional removal of coast live oak at Santa Fe and Fifth
Summary
After debate over heritage value and future risk to the house, the commission voted 3–2 to allow removal of an 18-inch coast live oak for a homeowner addition, contingent on Planning Commission approval and a replanting requirement.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Forest and Beach Commission voted 3–2 to conditionally approve removal of a significant coast live oak at the southeast corner of Santa Fe and Fifth to allow a home addition, with the condition that the applicant pay for replanting a replacement tree in a nearby city right-of-way and that the Planning Commission approve the project design.
Justin, the city forester, told commissioners the staff recommendation was to deny the removal but outlined the permit history and the tree assessment. "The recommendation staff is bringing you is to deny the removal of this oak for the purpose of construction," he said, citing the city's tree code findings and noting the tree is mature and in good health.
The applicant's architect, Adam Jeselnik, spoke for property owner…
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