Commission Asks for View Protection Compromise

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By Jim Shilander

Following more than two hours of debate and public testimony on a potential view protection and tree removal policy, the San Clemente Planning Commission opted for the development of a comprehensive tree ordinance and then removal policy in conjunction with a larger effort.

The commission voted 5-1, with one member abstaining.

The City Council had asked three city bodiesthe Planning Commission, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission and Golf Course Committeeto examine a policy that would allow residents to pay for the removal and replacement of trees on public land that block residential views.

The beaches commission voted earlier this month to discuss the proposal further and to develop the proposal with a subcommittee.

In addition, the Planning Commission voted to have city staff examine complaints of Broadmoor tract residents and those near the citys reservoir who had lost their views of the ocean in terms of safety using existing city policy.

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Commission Asks for View Protection Compromise