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Atherton planning commission approves removal of one heritage oak at 68 Elena, requires two 48-inch replacements
Summary
The Planning Commission approved removal of a 22.8-inch-diameter valley oak and a tree-protection-zone exception for a coast live oak at 68 Elena Ave to accommodate a new residence and driveway; approval is contingent on planting two 48-inch oak replacements and measures required by the town arborist.
The Town of Atherton Planning Commission on Jan. 28 approved the removal of a heritage valley oak and a reduced tree-protection-zone encroachment to allow construction of a new single-family residence at 68 Elena Avenue.
Assistant Planner Jerry Martin told the commission staff recommends approval of two related requests: the removal of a 22.8-inch-diameter valley oak (identified as tree 162) and an exception to the tree protection zone to allow construction at five times the trunk diameter, rather than the eight-times protection standard, for a 27.4-inch coast live oak (tree 158) to accommodate a new driveway and site…
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