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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: October 1, 2007 TO: John Jermanis, Executive Director FROM: David Bohne, Director Library Services Department BY: Theresa Mallon Support Services Manager SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL John Jermanis Executive Director RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY OWNER MR. MIKE ROGALA'S REQUEST TO RESCIND THE LANDMARK STATUS OF THE REDWOOD TREES LOCATED AT 651 JUANA AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION In 2003, the City Council approved a list of historic properties designated fox City Landmark status. Mr. Rogala's redwood trees located at 651 Juana Avenue were included on this list based on a survey that had been completed in 1974. Staff and the Library-Historical Commission recommend the adoption of a resolution approving Mr. Rogala's request to have the redwood trees on his property be rescinded from Landmark status. BACKGROUND In April of 2004, Mr. Rogala attended the Library Historical Commission meeting and presented a letter detailing the numerous maintenance and safety problems caused by the redwood trees located on his property. At that time he did not request his redwood trees be removed as a Landmark. Staff has since researched and found neither documentation nor arborist information to explain why the redwood trees were deemed to be historically significant in 1974. Based on Mr. Rogala's concerns, recordation with the Alameda County Recorder's Office was placed on hold. On January 16, 2007, Mr. Rogala came to the Library-Historical Commission meeting. At that time he asked the Commission to rescind the Landmark status of his redwood trees. He presented his letter and arborist report. Mr. Rogala described the on-going maintenance and safety problems associated with the redwood trees. The Library Historical Commission recommends approval of Mr. Rogala's request as there is no evidence of historical significance of the trees. Current City Council Policy On November 3, 2003, the City Council approved an amended Historic Preservation Ordinance, No. 2003-14. This ordinance supercedes the ordinance adopted in 1974. On December 15, 2003, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2003-251, approving designation of certain properties on the City's existing Historic Sites Register as City Landmarks in accordance with Historic Preservation Ordinance No. 2003-014.