06-13-06
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
June 13, 2006
A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at
the Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Maureen Shaughnessy, Charles
Carroll, Jim McCue, Stephanie Catania, Public Work Director Rick Carper.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Recognition of Visitors
None.
3. Approval of Minutes of May 24, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Stephanie Catania motioned to approve the minutes from the May 24, 2006 Regular
Meeting, Chuck Carroll seconded and motion passed unanimously.
4. New Business
a. Tree Removal Permit Applications
a. Dewees Court
Larry Smallwood, building contractor for new construction located at Ocean Grove
Drive, Lot 6, Block 4, Unit 1, responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Smallwood
indicated that plans are incomplete at this time, but would like to clear trees in the interior
zone and remove an 8" Oak on the City Right of Way. Rick Carper assured the Board
that construction will provide an on site retention plan and that Mr. Smallwood has
complied with requests for updates. Stephanie motioned to request the Building Official
to approve the permit to remove a 52" Triple Oak and an 8" Oak in the exterior zone, a
total of 30 inches to be mitigated by payment to the Tree Fund at the rate of $117.00 per
inch, for an amount of $3,510.00 and to approve removal of one 15" Palm and two 14"
Palms not requiring mitigation. Jim McCue seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
b. 2257 Oceanforest Drive West
Jack Varney addressed the Board and explained his request to remove several Laurel
Oaks and a Cabbage Palm in order to shift his driveway for reasons of safety and to avoid
a 28" Live Oak located in the area. The Board determined that no mitigation is really
required. Rick Carper stated that trees designated for mitigation are protected and
difficult to track if located in the interior zone. A motion was made by Jim McCue to ask
the Building Official to approve a tree removal permit fora 24" Laurel Oak, 17"Laurel
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Oak, 16" Laurel Oak, 15" Laurel Oak and a 10" Cabbage Palm. Chuck Carroll seconded,
motion carried unanimously
c. 2325 Oceanforest Drive West
Mr. Richard Bloom addressed the Board and explained his request to remove trees
primarily in the interior zone in order to add a pool and make additions to the existing
structure. Chuck Carroll motioned to request the Building Official to issue a permit to
remove and mitigate 28" of new Oak trees in the interior zone. Jim McCue seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
Unauthorized Tree Removals/Impacts
Rick advised Board Members that BP management bought and planted a tree for
replacement, but a section of the tree that was cut without permit remains and may
survive. The BP station is located at Mayport and Plaza.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Changes
Rick advised Board Members to be prepared to provide input for administrative changes
to Code at the next meeting. Board Members can download the document from the City
•., Web page. Chair Maureen Shaughnessy urged Board Members to review and be
prepared to discuss.
6. REPORTS AND ANOUNCEMENTS
Rick Carper informed the Board that the tree list for Atlantic Beach is electronic and is
available for viewing. Carol Varney would like the tree list to provide additional
information including the life span of the trees listed.
Rick Carper reminded the Board that property owners do not require permits to remove
trees located in the interior zone that are less than 20 inches and if the tree removal does
not involve construction.
Jim McCue explained boundary surveys to Board Members.
7. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., was seconded and passed unanimously.
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Chairperson