HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-05 - AGENDA REPORTS - PICO CYN OAK TREE (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approv
Item to be presented by: Councilmember Weste
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: November 5, 2002
SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF PICO CANYON / OAK TREE IMPACTS
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss current designation of Pico Canyon Road and its impact on adjacent oak trees,
receive public testimony and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
Tract Map No. 43896, now under construction by John Laing Homes, requires the
construction of Pico Canyon to the full width of the County's master planned highway of
100 feet. In addition, a storm drain channel is required along this roadway. In 1999, an
agreement was signed by John Laing Homes and SCOPE (Santa Clarita Organization for
Planning and Environment) which delayed this improvement for three years, terminating
on November 1, 2002.
It was anticipated that during this three year delay, Lennar Homes would process an
application for the downsizing of Pico Canyon as part of their Stevenson Ranch Phase V
application. This has not yet occurred and John Laing Homes is faced with the
requirement to fulfill their mitigation measures and construct the roadway and storm drain
improvements.
These improvements would cause the removal of a Heritage Oak tree (#419 in the original
oak tree plan). At this time, options are being considered by the County, John Laing Homes
and Lennar Homes; however none have been found to allow compliance with the existing
mitigation measures while saving this tree.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the Council.
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