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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 12111101 ITEM NO: � F-i Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Recommendation On Appeal of Tree Removal Order BACKGROUND Roseville City Ordinance 706.07.F requires that homeowners must remove any tree that is deemed to be a health or safety hazard by the City Horticulturist as prescribed in 706.08.A. It is also prescribed that any homeowner may appeal this order under procedures described in 706.08.D. Mr. Vengesana R. Sridhar, homeowner at 654 Grandview was notified that a tree in his yard was deemed to be dangerous because the large silver maple has split and the bottom portion is rotting. The tree displays characteristics that the City's licensed inspector believes will likely result in having all or portions of the tree fall resulting in a dangerous situation for the surrounding residences. Enclosed is the following information: � Letter from City requiring the removal of the tree. ♦ Letter of appeal from homeowner. � Background information, ♦ Recommendation from City Tree Board (Parks and Recreation Commission). POLICY OBJECTIVE The requested action is consistent with the City's Tree Ordinance, accepted professional practices and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION None for the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the recommendation of the City Tree Board, staff recommends that the resident of 654 Grandview, Mr. Vengesana R. Sridhar, be notified that he has 30 days from December 12, 2001 to put the designated tree in repair (remove the designated portions of the dangerous tree from his property) and if Mr. Sridhar fails to comply within the 30 day period, the City will, within 10 days, order a licensed contractor to remove the dangerous portions of the tree and assess the costs to the property.