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Atherton commission approves removal of three heritage trees at 84 Elena with required large-tree replacements
Summary
After a lengthy presentation and public comment, the commission approved removal of three heritage trees at 84 Elena and required the applicant to plant the submitted replacement plan (including eight 36-inch-box oaks) and verify planting at final inspection.
The Atherton Planning Commission voted Dec. 10 to approve removal of three heritage trees at 84 Elena while conditioning the approval on a specified large-tree replacement plan.
Town planner Britney Bendix said the request — continued from September — would accommodate a proposed 2,300-square-foot residence and a detached accessory building on a 1.24-acre flag lot. Staff recommended denying removal of two trees (a liquid amber and an Atlas cedar) and approving removal of a deodar cedar; the applicant later revised the proposal and offered an expanded…
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