Historic preservation · Planning application
Removal of 14-inch pine tree at historic home sought
A homeowner asks to remove a 14-inch-diameter pine, saying it is damaging a retaining wall and sits close to the foundation. The tree has pine bark adelgids, and no replacement is planned. Staff are reviewing the request administratively.

About this application
Tree removal
Project name on file: 1912 N 17th Street
Timeline
Today
Document added: PDS-Maps and Drawings - NOTICING RADIUS MAP
Today
Document added: PDS-Legal Notice - HP_ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL NOTICE
Yesterday
8 documents added
Sept. 30, 2026
DR: In Review
Sept. 30, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
Sept. 29, 2026
Fee Payment: Payment Received
Sept. 29, 2026
Prescreen Review: Passed
Sept. 28, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
Sept. 28, 2026
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
Sept. 28, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Tree removal request letter from arborist
Arborist letter requesting removal of a 14-inch Autumn White Pine, which is in good condition but has Pine Bark Adelgid, damages a retaining wall, and sits close to the foundation.
Oct. 1, 2026 · 1 page · 102 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Project narrative
- Download Letter of intent for tree removal
Arborist letter requesting removal of a 14-inch white pine that is damaging a front retaining wall and sits close to the foundation, with no replacement planned.
Oct. 1, 2026 · 1 page · 103 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent
Notices
- Download Notice of approval for tree removal certificate of appropriateness
Notice that a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove one tree in a historic design overlay zone was approved, with an appeal deadline of October 26, 2026.
Today · 2 pages · 819 KB · PDS-Legal Notice
Other documents
- PDS-Maps and Drawings - NOTICING RADIUS MAP
Today · 519 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- PDS-Agency Comments - PARKS COMMENTS_10.09.26
Two days ago · 58 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- PDS-Transmittal Agencies - TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Oct. 2, 2026 · 137 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies
- PDS-Photos -
Oct. 1, 2026 · 505 KB · PDS-Photos
- PDS-Statement of Legal Interest -
Oct. 1, 2026 · 421 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- PDS-Receipts -
Sept. 29, 2026 · 130 KB · PDS-Receipts
- PDS-Application
Sept. 28, 2026 · 168 KB · PDS-Application