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Planning Commission approves removal of large coast live oak at 2183 Ken Ross Court
Summary
On Nov. 17, 2025 the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission approved a protected-tree permit to remove one coast live oak at 2183 Ken Ross Court, citing structural damage to the home and a CEQA categorical exemption; the vote was 4-0 and the decision may be appealed within 10 days.
On Nov. 17, 2025, the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve Protected Tree Permit PTP-2025-70043 to remove one coast live oak tree adjacent to a single-family residence at 2183 Ken Ross Court. Staff said the tree's roots are causing visible uplift and cracking to exterior hardscape and interior flooring and that removal is necessary to protect life and property.
Community Development staff presenter Greg Gomez described the tree as approximately 49 inches in trunk diameter and about 50 feet tall, with roots lifting an enclosure wall and gate…
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