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Treasure Island Development Authority
Treasure Island Development Authority
Item 9: Tree Removal Procedures
July 7, 2015
Treasure Island Development Authority
TIDA Tree Maintenance & Removal
• The Department of Public Works has provided arborists services through a work order
• Arborists have pruned trees as necessary
• Damaged, downed, unsafe or unhealthy trees have been removed as necessary
• Trees are removed as necessary in conjunction with Navy environmental projects
• TIDA has not had documented procedures regarding tree removals, but has removed trees as necessary
Treasure Island Development Authority
Tree Conflicts during Development
• Treasure Island • Geotechnical improvements • Raising grade elevations • New street grid
• Yerba Buena Island • Development areas
• Roadway widening and alignment adjustments
• New water tanks and utilities
• Grading and geotechnical work
Treasure Island Development Authority
Tree Conflicts in Initial Sub–Phases
Treasure Island Development Authority
TI Trees Considered for Protection or Relocation
• Monterey Cypress
• Olives & Palms dating to the Golden Gate International Exposition
Treasure Island Development Authority
YBI Habitat Management Plan
• Adopted with entitlement documents
• Reflects goal for YBI open space to function as a natural habitat and passive open space
• Maps YBI Habitat Management Zones
• Establishes long term monitoring and adaptive management practices for YBI
• Prescribes Best Management Practices, including: • Non-Native Tree Removal
• Hazard Tree Assessment
Treasure Island Development Authority
YBI Habitat Management Plan
• Adopted in with entitlement documents
• Hazard Tree Assessment and Non-Native Tree Removal
Treasure Island Development Authority
Urban Forestry Ordinance
• Applies to: • Street trees on dedicated and accepted streets
• Trees on properties under the jurisdiction of Public Works
• Landmark trees designated by the Urban Forestry Council
• Significant trees on private property
• Requires • Public Works Permit
• Posting of trees prior to removal
• Notifications to interested organizations and surrounding property owners and occupants
• Director of Public Works’ hearing, if appealed
Treasure Island Development Authority
Recreation and Parks Tree Removal Procedures
• Single page procedure adopted in 1997
• Outlines non-emergency tree removal procedures for: • Golden Gate Park,
• Neighborhood parks and squares, and
• Other park properties
• Addresses emergency tree removals
• Includes posted notices in some cases prior to removal
• Does not provide for appeals
Treasure Island Development Authority
Proposed Procedures
• On July 2nd, TIDA posted Draft Tree Removal Procedures for public comment
• Sent to Urban Forestry Council and Public Works Urban Forester for comment
• Procedures are modelled after the Recreation and Parks Department Tree Removal Procedures
• Allows for the management and removal of trees in accordance with the approved development plans and the Habitat Management Plan for Yerba Buena Island
• Future Street Trees would fall under the Public Works Urban Forestry Ordinance process
Treasure Island Development Authority
Tree Removals
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