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LAKE LSIROR L,
DREW Ex"I REME
SIGNIFICANT PALM PERMIT #2021-13-07
JULY 13, 2021
PURPOSE. REMOVAL OF SIGNIFICANT PALMS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 5.116 OF
THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE DUE TO DAMAGE TO UTILITY
SERVICES. TREES NEED TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE TO UTILITY SERVICES.
Director's Determination
A. The significant palm trees identified in the Southern California Edison (SCE) District 88 —
Grid 34 Lake Elsinore East Photo Map and associated Palm Spreadsheet 88-34, are in
significant distress and pose a danger based on the proximity to utility.
B. Attached photos show substantial danger with ongoing growth patterns.
C. Location of identified significant palms are included in attached grid pattern and
associated photos. For trees on private property, (SCE) will be responsible for
contacting property owner and arranging removal.
D. All significant Palms interfere and will continue to interfere with current utility services
and pose an impending danger if not removed from current locations.
E. Reviewing the list of identified significant palms, Assistant Fire Marshal Steve Payne
concurred that California Resources Code Section 4293 and the California Code of
Regulations Section 1256 require trees and other vegetation to be cleared away from
electrical transmission lines to prevent fires.
F. SCE will be supplied the contact information for The Landscape Center for potential
removal. SCE will be responsible for the removal of the trees and ensure that the areas
of removal are will be in safe conditions.
General Conditions:
A. Conduct removal operations during regular business hours.
B. Appropriate protection of all underground utilities prior to any activity.
C. Backfill and compact all holes to grade level in accordance with City standards and
remove all cut fronds.
D Arrange proper traffic control measures and approvals for operation in City streets or
rights-of-way.
E. Make the issued City permit available for review on site during activity operations
F. Due to the immediate threat to public safety, further notice is waived.
APPROVED. DENIED
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Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - Palm Tree Planting Diagram
Exhibit 2 - District 88 — Grid 34 Lake Elsinore East Significant Palm Photo Map
Exhibit 3 — MY Palm Spreadsheet 88-34
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FINISH CRADL
PLANTING DEPTH: PLANT
PALM TO ORKNNAL TRUNK
HEIGHT.
ROOT BALL
BACKFILL Mik IOCX
WASHED CONK. SAND
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AROUND PUNTING HOLE
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TO ELSOW
PALM TREE PLANTING