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Commission permits removal of heritage redwood at 100 Piedmont Court, recommends replacement planting
Summary
The commission granted a heritage tree removal permit to allow removal of a large redwood at 100 Piedmont Court after the property owner said surface roots have seriously damaged a steep driveway and impaired access for a family member who uses a wheelchair; commissioners approved the removal with a recommendation the owner plant a replacement tree on the property and noted a 15‑day appeal window.
The Larkspur Planning Commission approved a heritage tree removal permit Oct. 28 allowing removal of a mature redwood at 100 Piedmont Court (HTR25‑022) after hearing from the property owner and conservation advocates.
Owner Steve Crystal described a steep driveway made unsafe by protruding redwood roots that lift the asphalt and create a breakover angle that causes passenger vehicles and accessible…
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