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Planning Commission Review: Retroactive Approval for Removal of Nine Oak Trees

Original title: 2. Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP-000505-2025) Project Address: 2300 S. Reservoir Street Project Applicant: Ranscapes, Inc. Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 A request for a Major Oak Tree Permit for the retroactive approval for the unpermitted removal of nine (9) mature oak trees within on-site landscaping of an industrial property. The subject property is located within the Workplace District 5 (WD5) zone. This project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 21084 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 15304 (Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve MAJOTP-000505-2025 and adopt PC Resolution No. 26-008.

May 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Planning Commission's decision will determine if the property owner, Ranscapes, Inc., receives retroactive authorization for the removal of nine mature trees, which were removed without a permit.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Ranscapes, Inc.

The applicant is seeking retroactive approval for the removal of trees on their property.

Planning Commission

The body responsible for voting on the approval of the permit and the adoption of the resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Planning Commission is considering a request for to remove nine mature oak trees from an industrial property located at 2300 S. Reservoir Street. City staff has recommended that the commission approve the permit and adopt the associated resolution.

Key Facts

  • The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for retroactive approval for the unpermitted removal of nine mature oak trees.
  • The subject property is an industrial site located at 2300 S. Reservoir Street in the Workplace District 5 (WD5) zone.
  • City staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the permit (MAJOTP-000505-2025) and adopt PC Resolution No. 26-008.
  • The project is classified as exempt from environmental review under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • The project is classified as exempt under Section 15304 (Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines.
  • The application is filed under file number 26-1384.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this permit request retroactive?
The request is retroactive because the nine mature oak trees were removed from the property without obtaining the required permit beforehand.
What is the Planning Commission being asked to do?
They are being asked to approve the Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP-000505-2025) and adopt PC Resolution No. 26-008.

Why It Matters

The Planning Commission's decision will determine if the property owner, Ranscapes, Inc., receives retroactive authorization for the removal of nine mature trees, which were removed without a permit.

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Retroactive Permitting

The document highlights a process for seeking retroactive approval for environmental violations, specifically regarding tree removal.

Ranscapes, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationRanscapes, Inc.“The project applicant seeking retroactive approval for tree removal.”Map →
locationCC District No. 3“The council district where the property is located.”Map →
personAlan Fortune“Associate Planner assigned to the project.”Map →
location2300 S. Reservoir Street“The industrial property where the tree removal occurred.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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