Tree Protection Board

TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE TREE PROTECTION BOARD – SPECIAL AGENDA September 16, 2020 - 9:00 AM Town Hall Council Chambers, 3rd Floor The public and Town Council members are strongly encouraged to attend virtually. The meeting will be live-streamed through the live-streaming link on the Town’s website: https://scsummerville.civicplus.com/159/Live-Streaming-Meetings For additional information regarding items on this agenda including any public hearings, please contact the Planning Department at planning@summervillesc.gov or 843.851.4217. Applications and related documents for this meeting are available for review at any time at www.summervillesc.gov/AgendaCenter Public that chooses to attend this meeting in person will be required to have their temperature scanned and abide by social distancing requirements. Old Business 1. 426 Eastover Circle – Removal of two Pine trees New Business Miscellaneous Adjournment Posted September 14, 2020  STAFF REPORT Tree Protection Board Special Meeting September 16, 2020 To: Town of Summerville Tree Protection Board From: Bill Salisbury, Arborist/Natural Resource Planner Date: August 24, 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Property Applicant: Kenneth Mauer Owner: Kenneth Mauer Requested Action: Removal of one 28” Pine tree and one 27” Pine tree Location: 426 Eastover Circle Guideline Citation: UDO Section 13.9.1.G Decisions/Justifications: The TPB may approve, deny, or approve with conditions the application for the removal of a Grand Tree. No approval shall be granted unless the following one or more of the following conditions are determined to exist: 1. The Grand Tree is diseased, dead or dying; or 2. The Grand Tree poses a safety hazard to nearby buildings, utility lines or pedestrian or vehicular traffic; or 3. The Grand Tree prevents essential grade changes or all reasonable utility installations; or 4. The Grand Tree prevents all reasonable site configurations; or 5. The removal of the Grand Tree is the only reasonable means by which building, zoning, subdivision, health, public safety or other Town requirements can be met; or 6. Grand Tree is located on the construction site and up to ten feet around the perimeter of the construction site of an approved building and related driveway parking area when every measure has been explored to preserve existing trees has failed, including the reconfiguration of the building and or driving/parking areas around the tree; or 7. The lot is of such density with existing trees that the removal of certain protected trees is considered beneficial; or 8. The removal of the Grand Tree has otherwise been approved by the Town Council. Evaluation: #1 – 28” Pine tree is 8’ from back right corner of house, in good health #2 – 27” Pine tree at left side of house in back yard has a weak crown and some dead limbs