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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 14-029 Amending the Heritage Tree InventoryRESOLUTION NO. 14 -029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING THE HERITAGE TREE INVENTORY WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission was established by the City Council in 1982 to assist with and encourage the preservation of Saratoga heritage resources; and WHEREAS, Section 15- 50.020(n) of the Saratoga City Code defines a Heritage Tree" as any tree of historic significance or having historic value related to the heritage of the City and designated by action of the City Council upon recommendation of the Heritage Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission at its meeting of March 11, 2014 recommended the City Council add the two subject trees to the City's Heritage Tree Inventory; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the tress qualify for Heritage status as they possesses good health and structure, have potential for a long life, and possess one as one or more of the following criteria; (1) distinctive characteristics such as age, size, type of species or location; and (2) represents special aesthetic, social, cultural, educational, economic, agricultural or historic importance to the community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga that it approves the addition of the following two trees to the Heritage Tree Inventory: 1) Coast live oak tree located at 18490 Ravenwood Drive 2) Blue atlas cedar tree located at 14790 Butano Terrace The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 16th day of April 2014 by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Howard Miller, Council Member Manny Cappello, Jill Hunter NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Chuck Page ABSTAIN: None C--l- Emily Lo, Mayor ATTEST: DATE: r> Cry' 41 Bothelio, City Clerk `o,SARATO HERITAGE TREE APPLICATION C I T Y O F S A R A T O G A • 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CA 95070 cq��FORNP CM ARBORIST KATE BEAR • (408) 868 -1276 • KBEAR@ SARATOGA.CA.US -- Q - C - T - u I . Date JAN o a R�� #" To be filled in by City representative: Received: CITY OF SARATOGA Status: Heritage tree #: r UNIY DEVEtOP STEP 1: PROPERTY OWNER P4FFORMATION Name of Property Owner: (ply a,/lrt�a� ��•'�' l APN Work/Cell Phone: ft if) 813 -qW Home Phone#of) ;yy Address of tree: 1$cl * &Vm W66d a-. Sarc,&Qa• Mailing address if different: a.ol E -mail: d abomAe 1q&f •tern — - - My signature certifies that the tree(s) attached to this application are solely located on my property and that I wish to have my tree(s) be considered for heritage tree status. I authorize the City Arborist or other City representatives to visit the property and inspect the tree(s) on this application requested for Heritage Tree Designation. x DGGrcak- 44ycuy / /4f / 2.a r y Signature of Property Owner Date STEP 2: LIST TREE(S) BELOW Tree #1 Common Name: 14eqG GarK Botanical Name: Diameter at Breast Height: q / I Check all that apply: Tree #2 STEP 3: WHY DOES THIS TREE DESERVE HERITAGE STATUS? j%] Tree(s) are on outstanding specimen (Required for Heritage Tree Designation) N] Tree(s) possesses distinctive characters such as age, size, type of species or location. Tree #3 [� Tree(s) represents special aesthetic, social, cultural, educational, economic, agricultural or historic significance to the community. i Where on the property is the tree located? -rn ri'&4- 6f ROYne Is the tree visible from a street? VeSi Aad¢rS ;�4LgAulftd -Dr cv/'�h everA-a''t9 O>LJs^Ce PAkbeaz \forms STEP 4: NARRATIVE FOR HERITAGE TREE DESIGNATION Please provide explanation/evidence for each criterion checked (it is ok to attach a separate sheet with explanation). If more than one tree is listed, provide a separate explanation for each.: tern a,d p cc,Fccres �fo A�etnnc r, %-" aPcScr r a�M9ct. 14vyyu- bum.:( f r7 &y uMa.le r Jgr4•-14.4 6c.r I and fV kl",b" 7'rec G.." on prdper&f 6eArm 44 �. #oYlu_ haj txtA rr" q,uz r- c0 b y 14L 4f Jef o 1r sort-• (.s & Ocr l kA ye. N -wyzc . one 0,(- VAe- he_a ► 4AI s/- as Iks i)l se-W& ^-o ya. <<qu_o&d by VLj":1-' dn� oF— olcL,,f — l�ous� art Fr 1)'" 41 < &s 't- S� y e6rr b!d aul.,w �ou.0 C.J4s l�a.tX� Also oru ok f�- ►a'tjtSf 14�v�' .e /Q,� rg- �-ru. . Gf7� ►n oLJ en -fit+ (ExA /-b �wi � . � 7"ree—si on .rids a< Noccse. Pat.rJs s Frcc� �a 51WAl- a.l! -f /+a F w4-1 Kipask I"I.. PAkbearWorms Signature of Inspector Recommended action: I TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY ARBORIST: Livu ©4L-, ESTIMATED AGE: DBH: Date of Inspection Uutstandme SDecimen: Health and structure llistmcnve Lharactenstics: Age, size, location, species, history, etc. 6 b p ZO -�� J-i5� �l P:UcbearAonns