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Commission approves removal of two Italian stone pines at 318 El Monte Drive, reverses STAC denial
Summary
After hearing testimony from neighbors and the property owner, the commission voted to approve removal of two mature Italian stone pines at 318 El Monte Drive, finding a safety/property-damage basis for removal and requiring replacement plantings per the applicant's plan.
The Parks and Recreation Commission on Jan. 29 reversed the Street Tree Advisory Committee's recommendation and approved an application to remove two Italian stone pines at 318 El Monte Drive.
The property owner and project representatives said the mature trees have caused repeated hardscape damage to driveways and foundations, have extensive roots close to garages and driveways, and present ongoing maintenance and insurance concerns. Applicant representative Sean Lynch told the commission the owners initially sought to retain the trees but, after on-site review…
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