STAFF REPORT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION

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1 STAFF REPORT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION Date: June 18, 2014 To: City of Dunnellon Tree Board Request: Application No.: Removal of 3 Cypress Trees and 1 Unidentified Tree for a Garage Addition PZ Applicant: Robert Ripple on behalf of Patricia Farris Property Address: Palmetto Way Parcel Number: Applicable Code: Code of Ordinances, Subpart A, General Ordinances, chapter 74, Vegetation, Article III, Trees; Review Requirement: In accordance with Section 74-63(d)(3) "Applications for tree removal permits for all waterfront land...shall require consideration by the tree board and the city council. The city manager, or his designee, shall prepare a staff report regarding the application for tree removal with the requirements of this article. Notice shall be provided as set forth in subsection 74-63(d)(5). The application and staff report shall be forwarded to the tree board at the next regular meeting following notice. The tree board shall make recommendation to approve, deny, or approve with conditions to the city council. The application, staff report, and written recommendation from the tree board shall be forwarded to the city council at the next regular meeting following notice. The city council may approve, deny, or approve with conditions." STAFF EVALUATION AND FINDINGS Applicable Code: Sec , Standards for tree removal in special circumstances. Parcel number is an occupied waterfront lot and subject to Sec Three of the trees requested for removal are trees of "Special Circumstances" and must comply with Sec (a) and one unidentified tree is subject to Sec74-70(b) unless identified as a prohibited tree. Trees to be Removed: Cypress Tree 14" DBH Cypress Tree 14" DBH Cypress Tree 16" DBH Unidentified Tree 12" DBH Measurements were confirmed by Code Enforcement Officer Larry Straus Status of Trees: Live Determination as Diseased or Dangerous All trees appear to be healthy and disease free. Additional Information No certified arborist or other expert report was submitted. Code Enforcement Officer Straus observed no obvious signs of disease. Recommendation: 1) Staff recommends denial of the application for the three (3) Cypress Trees in accordance with Sec (c) (2) unless evidence of disease or death is submitted by the applicant. 2) Staff recommends denial of the application for the unidentified tree in accordance with Sec (c) (2) unless the unidentified tree is determined to be a "prohibited" tree in accordance with Sec (c). 3) Staff recommends the applicant be advised to follow Sec , Standards for protecting trees during development and construction activities.

2 Parcel Number: --.-/ CITY OF DUNNELLON TREE REMOVAL PERMIT Applicant Information: :-33? / - (X)tf), ~~ C--r"<!: s. Business Name: 8 0 h-fer t?ifro :.n /4 Tn c Business Address: I... 5l?5 J rr 5.,0 Z-oL! C t Of/l1n~/Io'1 Phone:»2- ltj 2 S-tj17 Cell: Location Address: Jz.. / 5?J A. 1m <--tto tjo... V ~ 7 Contact Person if other than above: Tree Information '--'-" Tree City USA tjaf-h"~//rro/7 Permit Number: Pz /3/ Cf--6 7 Date: 5;/2-;1 "LoI~ Type: 0 Commercial)(Residential Zip: Zip: Phone: Sgecies LDiameter 4.5 ft. above ground Applicant Name: &b-<~t ~/-?- If/'I ~'5? / 7 L ~i'. 17 Ib.. it P Reason for removal: G~r';P~ 'J ;../J C!- rl4ltp~ To be replaced with: If Apglicable: Contractor Name Phone: ( Address: Contractor Signature: License # City Reg. # Tree Permits: Commercial and Residential Agglication Checklist: a) Completed and signed application _ 11;1 _ (' ~ n b) Tree Sketch - Use an existing property survey to show: ~~ i) Location, species and diameter of the trees to be removed ii) Location, species and size of replacement trees. If no survey is available please use Site Plan Sketch below showing property boundaries, adjacent roads and location of house and driveway. City Code exempts removal of dead or significantly damaged, trees removed for personal use, or trees endangering property, from a permit fee, however, a permit is still required AND an Administration Fee of $50.00 is payable for securing ANY permit FEE: Permit Administration Fee TOTAL $ $ $ Waived 0 YON

3 **Indicate North Site Plan Sketch / ~afot~.~ I understand that this is an application for tree removal and that the application must be reviewed and approved prior to any removal taking place. I also understand that if I do not plant appropriate replacement trees within 60 days of removal I may be in violation of the City of Dunnellon's minimum 1 6 trees per acre requirement and subject to enforcement action. NOTE: Failure to secure a permit will result in a $25.00 per inch DBH. However the fine for unauthorized removal of a champion or heritage tree shall be $ per inch DBH, in addition to a requirement to pay the current tree permit fee. When the size of a champion or heritage tree cannot be determined, the minimum penalty shall be $3, If proof that removed tree is replaced, credits will be granted upon receipt of proof that replacement is in excess of 16 trees per acre (per City of Dunnellon Ordinance ) ~-_-:/ It e ~ " Date r~y/w~ FOR CITY USE ONL Y Approved 0 Yes 0 No Community Development Director Date: Reason for denial:

4 ~ ~ p.e.p. P.T. r- OJ:z. rrio ~~ z~ 0,-; al 'S t,!f 5 REMOVE EXISTING 3'JiREES AND ASPHALT DRIVEWAY c:. ~p~ " -----%\=l~\~,=t;t:;;::< LOT 4 \ \ BLOCK HAH. ~... ~\ '0 ~ o. ~. NEW 'CONCRET~ DRIVEWAY AND -SIDEWALK \ s,-.. () tj'2 ~~... r+ o _ '" ~ Ilg Q ni ~ e LOT 5 BLOCK "A". ~b1 ik "'-- I ~ LOT 3 (;lm.~ &M-te~ BLOCK REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWA AND SIDEWALK ~ ~c... ~'is<l\,-o,i;!<g...()..c l~'<.~ ~' \.\~'i. ~ NEW GARAGE ADDITION ~ FOR PATTY FARRIS cd I RECEIVED.llllL RlcJ{rFofiouNNElLoN Zonln Community Development Department Of fic- 9 Building Official MAY CITY OF DUNNELLON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Copy Utilities Department Fire Department

5 I J o1 DISCLAIMER: This is a work in progress. This application was complied by the Marion County Property Appraiser's Office soley for the governmental purpose of property assessment. These are NOT surveys. Our goal is to provide the most accurate data available, however no warranties, expressed or implied, are provided with this data, its use, or interpretation. All information subject to change without notice. Use at your own risk.

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9 Proof of Publication from the RIVERLAND NEWS Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida PUBLISHED WEEKLY STATE OF FLORlDA COUNTY OF MARION Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Theresa J. Savery and/or LaKeshia Brisco and/or Mary Ann Naczi and/or Kelley Kriznar Of the Riverland News, a newspaper published weekly at Dunnellon, in Marion County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a public notice in the matter of the RlV PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DU1\TNELLON TREE BOARD TO CONSIDER A TREE REMOVAL REQUEST The Tree Board will hold a publ ic hearing for recommendati on to the City Council regarding a tree removal permit application requested by Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of July 3rd Affiant further says that the Riverland News is a Newspaper published at Dunnellon in said Marion County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in Marion County, Florida, each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Dunnellon in said Marion County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he/she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the jyj ewspaper. ~ v/ ' ~., t [) / /~h/rl/-"/1./ RIV PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DUNNELLON TREE BOARD TO CONSIDER A TREE REMOVAL REQUEST The Tree Board '.vill hold a public hearing for recommendation to the Cily Council regarding a tree removal permit application,requested by Robert Ripple on behalf of Patricio Farris to remove three (3) Cypress trees and one (1) un- Identified trees pursuant to the City of Dunnellon.. Code of Ordinances. Subpart A. General Ordinances. Chapter 74. vegeta tion. Article 11. Trees. located at I Palmetto Way. Dunnellon. Florida being Parcel Numb er The public hearing will be held at Dunnellon City Hall, River Drive. Dunnellon. FL on Tuesday. July at 5:30 p.m.. or as soon thereafter as can be heard. If necessary. this public hearing may be continued to a \i time. and dote certain by announcement at the scheduled hearing without ~ any further written notice..j rna application. filed under a pplication number PZ submitted by Robert Ripple on behalf of Patricio Farris. together with a ny bock-up materials may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dunnellon City Hall. For further information please contact the Community Development Deportment at (352) ext APPEAL: NECESSiTY OF RECORD. Notice is given that if any person desires to appeal any action token by the Tree Scard at the abave hearing. a verbatim record of the proceedings may be necessary p ursua nt to Florida Statutes The City assumes no responsibility for furnishing 'said record, however. the hearings will be audio recorded by the City for public use. If any accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities. p lease contact the Office of the City Clerk at Published July This 3rii day of (Tt)h11 ~ (l} By: Theresa J, Savery andlor LaKeshia Brisco and/or Mary Ann Naczi and/or Kelley Kriznar who is personally known to me and who did take an oath. '-rr1 tl-"--lj antl'i1{ut-o<-/ Notary Public ~...~ t:9~~~u~~~'l '_~ "Z~i ~,' \'ti1p.ry ANN NACZ! MY COMMISSION # FF EXPIRES January ~<:~~~:?r.}~;~~~.", (40;') 398,Ot 53 Floridal,JotaryService.com _... t..._-"'" - - CrfV~ijrb(InIJ6Hon JUL 0 7 2Di~. RECEIVED "?y r9

10 CITY OF DUNNELLON River Drive Dunnellon, FL (352) FAX (352) July 7, 2014 Application PZ Patricia E. Farris The Granada Dunnellon, FL RE: Public hearing before Tree Board: application for Removal of 3 Cypress Trees and 1 unidentified tree Dear Applicant: Please take notice that your application for a Tree Removal Permit will be heard by the Tree Board of the City of Dunnellon on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Council Chambers at Dunnellon City Hall, River Drive, Dunnellon, Florida Please be advised that your failure to appear at this public hearing will likely result in your application being denied. Your application, together with any back-up materials, may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dunnellon City Hall. For further information please contact the Community Development Department at (352) , ext Please be advised that all oral and written communications concerning your application prior to the public hearing between any member of the Tree Board and an applicant or interested person is strongly discouraged under Florida law. A person who decides to appeal any decision made by any board, agency, or council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes, any such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based (Florida Statutes, ). The City of Dunnellon Tree Ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate

11 in this hearing should contact Dawn Bowne, City Clerk at (352) at least 48 hours prior to the date ofthe scheduled hearing. Sincerely, ddie Esch, City Manager City ofdunnellon EE/jlr Enc.: Staff Report /~