Los Verdes Park II tree removal appeal

The appellant argued the four appealed trees are healthy, long-lived, provide afternoon shade and owl habitat, and that the damage evidence doesn't meet the municipal code's hazard standard.

The consulting arborist for the HOA testified to the lean risk, plumbing intrusion, patio damage, and repeated hardscape cracking, saying grinding is not feasible mitigation for the perimeter trees.

The HOA board member and budget chair said the community supports removing the leaning tree and interior trees, needs the Los Palos pines for future screening against the Broadstone project, and has budgeted for these seven removals and nine replacements now.