Any site development activities in the City of Monte Sereno that could affect trees requires a report from a certified arborist.

We have many trees on our property and an arborist will definitely be required.

After some searching, we called Tree Solutions, based in Scotts Valley.

On the way back from the Wheeler house, it was time to check on the progress at the basement in Menlo Park. It is moving forward quickly in the beautiful weather.

East view of the job site.

West view of the job site.

Stopped by the job site in Menlo Park and took another photo of the progress they are making.

You can see the forms are now in place to pour the foundation walls.

Forms for pouring the foundation walls.

Paul arrived in town for a quick visit.  Hertz upgraded Paul’s car and it was a beautiful blue-sky California day for us to go for a drive.
After a hearty breakfast at Alice’s Restaurant on Skyline, we went south along Skyline and down Highway 9 into Saratoga.  Up to Overlook and Littlebrook to the job site from yesterday.

The photos show the spectacular views and the huge residence that is being built there.

New construction with spectacular views.

Steel superstructure.

Retaining walls and foundation.

After touring various other sites, we hosted dinner with Suzanne and Peter, and Trixi.  Paul left early to catch is flight from SFO back to Toronto.