HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-052 CITIZEN TO REMOVE TWO SYCAMORE TREES FROM CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG 802 SOUTH 14TH AVENUE.RESOLUTION NO. R-99- 52
A RESOLUTION authorizing Ms. Jo A. Porter to remove two (2) sycamore trees
located in the City right-of-way along 802 South 14th Avenue,
Yakima, Washington.
WHEREAS, two (2) sycamore trees were planted in the City right-of-way along
802 South 14th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the planting location of these sycamore trees is narrow and provides
a very limited root zone and the trees have already outgrown this planting location; and
WHEREAS, the roots from the sycamore trees have extended greatly and have
caused significant damage to the adjacent sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, the condition and location of the sycamore trees has created a
potential hazard to users of the adjacent sidewalk and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jo A. Porter, owner of 802 South 14th Avenue, has requested
permission to remove the sycamore trees at her expense; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Division recommends that these sycamore
trees be removed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to
grant permission to Ms. Jo A. Porter to remove these sycamore trees at her expense,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Ms. Jo A. Porter of 802 South 14th Avenue is hereby authorized to remove, at her
expense, two (2) sycamore trees located in the City of Yakima right-of-way along 802
South 14th Avenue, Yakima, Washington. ,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of APR IL,1999.
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Tree Removal Project: 802 South 14th Avenue
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SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item Number / 0
For Meeting of April 20, 1999
Resolution Authorizing Approval of Tree Removal Request:
802 South 14th Avenue
Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols/575-6020
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Staff respectfully requests Council approval of the attached Resolution requesting
removal of two sycamore trees located in the city right-of-way at 802 South 14th Avenue.
Currently, the two trees in question do not meet the criteria of dead, dying or diseased,
but the roots are causing serious uplifting of the adjacent sidewalk.
The City Arborist examined the trees to determine if roots could be removed in an effort
to save the trees and eliminate future sidewalk damage. He determined that it would
weaken the trees significantly and pose future safety hazards.
The homeowner has been working with Community Development to assist with removal
to the trees and replacement of the sidewalk. The proposed removal of trees qualifies
through the Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvement Program and the Street Division,
through the 50-50 Sidewalk Replacement Program, which will assist the homeowner with
replacement of the sidewalk.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) Pictures
Funding Source Neighborhood Improve
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City anager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council approval of the
Resolution authorizing the removal of two sycamore trees located at 802 South 1t
Avenue
BOARD/CONMSSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: