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Planning commission approves removal of declining Raywood ash at 1264 Ocean Avenue
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a tree removal permit for a Raywood ash at 1264 Ocean Avenue after staff and the city consulting arborist concluded the tree’s health and proximity to utilities made retention infeasible; approval requires replacement planting and a $1,000 fee into the urban forestry fund.
The Emeryville Planning Commission on April 23 approved a tree removal permit for a Raywood ash at 1264 Ocean Avenue, finding that the tree’s health and its conflict with a proposed driveway and overhead utilities make removal the most feasible option. Vice Chair Haney moved to adopt the resolution to approve the permit, and Commissioner Gould seconded; the motion passed with five votes in favor, one recusal and one absence.
The Community Development Director told commissioners the tree was assessed by the project arborist and the city consulting arborist, both of whom described the tree’s condition as poor — noting extensive twig and branch dieback, limited…
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