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03-22-06MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TREE CONSERVATION BOARD March 22, 2006 A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Maureen Shaughnessy, Charles Carroll, Jim McCue, Carol Varney, Stephanie Catania, Recording Secretary Susan Gorman, Public Work Director Ricker Carper was excused. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Recognition of Visitors None. Chair Shaughnessy introduced Bryan Burke, landscape architect for Community Presbyterian Church, to the Board. 3. Approval of minutes of Meeting of March 8, 2006 A motion was made by Board Member Jim McCue to approve the minutes. Chuck Carroll requested that the minutes from March 8`h reflect the consensus by the Board to increase the cost of clear cutting. Board Members agreed and Recording Secretary Gorman noted the change. Chairperson Shaughnessy signed the minutes from March 8, 2006. 4. New Business A. Tree Removal Applications The Board reviewed four applications for tree removal in Atlantic Beach. Bryan Burke, landscape architect designer spoke before the Board regarding the tree removal permit for Community Presbyterian Church at 150 Sherry Drive. Mr. Burke explained the need for removing the specified trees in order to remodel the church. Chairperson Shaughnessy advised Mr. Burke of the need for a list of the trees in the exterior zone with a diameter larger than six inches, and advised that hardwoods must be replaced with hardwoods. Mr. Burke indicated that construction isn't scheduled to begin before the summer of 2006. Board members inquired about the specific types and dimensions of all the trees marked for removal. A motion was made by to table the permit application until a more detailed site plan is provided. The motion carried unanimously. The Board next reviewed the application for Lot 1, Selva Marina Unit 10-A (400 Block of Saturiba Drive). Board Members reviewed the owner's plan and a motion was made to table the application with a request for a possible revision to the design in order to save the Live Oak at the front of the property and to request more specific details regarding the Palm trees marked for removal in the interior zone. The motion carried unanimously. Board Members reviewed the application for 523 Clippership Lane and expressed concerns over possible code violations. The Board questioned the choice of replacement trees. A motion was made to request that a City Official visit the site and determine if code guidelines have been ignored and the application should be tabled until diameter and choice of replacement trees can be determined.. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The Board would like a report from the Building Official before making a decision. The Board agreed the replacement trees must be at least 3inches in diameter. Chairperson Shaugnessy noted the absence of the applicants. Board member reviewed the application for Lot 18, Oceanwalk unit 3. A motion was made to approve the application and was seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Old Business Board members decided to delay further discussion regarding permit application revision and changes to the Ordinance until they meet again with Public Works Director Rick Carper. 6.Reports & Announcements Chairperson Shaughnessy informed the Board of her involvement with St. John's River Keeper and provided details concerning the organization. 7.Adiournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and was seconded, and unanimously carried. t ~~ Maureen Shaughnessy, Chair '.."'