Attachment 2 AWS
Attachment 2
Thank you for allowing me to speak about the future of my tree. The tree is actually shared by 2 neighbors; myself and Linda Stareck. (show picture of the tree on both properties). I am going to split my 10 minutes with Linda, who has complained of the tree for over 20 years, and my arborist Todd Huffman from Commercial Tree Care. I have loved this tree for 37 years, not the last 6 because unfortunately, the sequoia tree is far too big to be in a residential environment. The tree is still growing. This past year it gained another 2 feet in girth and sprouted several more giant raised roots. At what point can the tree be removed safely?
My ex-husband and I planted a total of 19 trees in spring 1974. The reason we planted the Sequoia was to get some privacy from a 2 story house that looked our yard and the back of the house. We never knew the tree would get this big and have such a huge exposed root system. We were young. We made a mistake in the selection of a sequoia. For many years now, I have had my family over for annual pool parties and hosted many other functions, and added Rick’s side of the family about 15 years ago. (Show picture before) About 8 years ago, there was a large raised root from the Sequoia. That stopped one side of the yard from being used as the tables were uneven. About 5 years ago, I realized the roots had invaded the pool decking and my gardens were a mess of roots. After that, I gave up on gardening. (Show picture after). Last year the pool decking cracks got worse as well as the roots. This year, the cracks are everywhere, including a rock in the coping, the root system has tripled and the girth of the tree expanded another 2 feet. All the plumbing for the pool is right where the spa is located and I assume the pool plumbing is next. It’s not fit to have people come over and enjoy the pool because the yard is dangerous. And I certainly do not enjoy my yard anymore. I do not want to wait for further destruction. I want to love my yard again. I want and need a safe yard for both my guests and myself.
I am willing to work with the council. Sincerely, Suzanne Zazzi, owner of the sequoia
Thank you for allowing me to speak about the future of my tree. The tree is actually shared by 2 neighbors; myself and Linda Stareck. (show picture of the tree on both properties). I am going to split my 10 minutes with Linda, who has complained of the tree for over 20 years, and my arborist Todd Huffman from Commercial Tree Care. I have loved this tree for 37 years, not the last 6 because unfortunately, the sequoia tree is far too big to be in a residential environment. The tree is still growing. This past year it gained another 2 feet in girth and sprouted several more giant raised roots. At what point can the tree be removed safely?
My ex-husband and I planted a total of 19 trees in spring 1974. The reason we planted the Sequoia was to get some privacy from a 2 story house that looked our yard and the back of the house. We never knew the tree would get this big and have such a huge exposed root system. We were young. We made a mistake in the selection of a sequoia. For many years now, I have had my family over for annual pool parties and hosted many other functions, and added Rick’s side of the family about 15 years ago. (Show picture before) About 8 years ago, there was a large raised root from the Sequoia. That stopped one side of the yard from being used as the tables were uneven. About 5 years ago, I realized the roots had invaded the pool decking and my gardens were a mess of roots. After that, I gave up on gardening. (Show picture after). Last year the pool decking cracks got worse as well as the roots. This year, the cracks are everywhere, including a rock in the coping, the root system has tripled and the girth of the tree expanded another 2 feet. All the plumbing for the pool is right where the spa is located and I assume the pool plumbing is next. It’s not fit to have people come over and enjoy the pool because the yard is dangerous. And I certainly do not enjoy my yard anymore. I do not want to wait for further destruction. I want to love my yard again. I want and need a safe yard for both my guests and myself.
I am willing to work with the council. Sincerely, Suzanne Zazzi, owner of the sequoia
