Tree Removal Permit Appeal — 721 Spring Street (PLN26-0189)
Santa Rosa
Description
An appeal of the director's approval to remove one ~70-foot heritage coastal redwood at a single-family home in the McDonald Historic District. The commission granted the appeal and denied the permit 3-2.
Impact summary
The Planning Commission denied it on Oct 8, 2026.
The redwood stays — for now. The owners can appeal to the City Council within 10 days, and the sidewalk code violation remains open.
Applicant
- Name
- Shelby and Andrew Milenez (permit applicants); Tom Murphy (appellant)
- Address
- 721 Spring Street, Santa Rosa, CA (APN 180-67-0048)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 31
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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