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Board allows removal of one Coast live oak at 540 Ellis Court, citing onerous recurring maintenance
Summary
After extensive testimony about altered pruning, proximity to utilities and high recurring pruning and traffic‑control costs, the board voted 3–1 to allow removal of a Coast live oak at 540 Ellis Court. The applicant presented bids and argued repeated pruning and Caltrans permitting made ongoing maintenance onerous.
The Design Review Board granted an application to remove a Coast live oak at 540 Ellis Court after hearing competing testimony about safety, pruning history and cost. Staff and the city arborist initially recommended natural pruning to reduce the canopy’s reach over the road and to shift the center of gravity. The tree owner, David Dietz, said a recent large cut performed by a crew identified as AT&T substantially altered the tree’s structure, increased his sense of risk and…
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