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TREE CONSERVATION BOARD ^
January 10, 2007 ~ Date:
A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the
Adele Grage Cultural Center. Present were Chair Maureen Shaughnessy, Jim McCue, Stephanie
Catania, Charles Carroll, Public Works Director Rick Carper, and Recording Secretary Bambi
Dickinson. Carole Varney was excused.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm.
2. Recognition of Visitors
None
3. Approval of Minutes from December 13, 200b Regular Meeting
Stephanie Catania motioned to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2006 regular
meeting. Jim McCue seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. New Business
Tree Removal Permit Applications
A. 360 Garden Lane
Fred DeSapio of 360 Garden Lane, Atlantic Beach, was present to address the Board in
regards to his application. Mr. DeSapio stated the trees he is requesting to remove are
located on a mound and does not think they are stable. The size and location of the trees
present a risk of injury and property damage. Mr. McCue inquired if Mr. DeSapio was
planning to do any construction in the area where the proposed trees to be removed are
located. Mr. DeSapio responded that he does not plan to do any construction on the site. In
addition, to meet the spirit of the tree ordinances he does plan to replant 4-5 trees. The Board
determined this application does not require a permit but will issue one to confirm the
application is exempt and be entered on recorded per Mr. DeSapio's request.
A motion was made by aim McCue to instruct the Building Official to issue a Tree
Removal Permit for 360 Garden Lane for the removal of 1-18"J22" split Magnolia, 1-
2S" Live Oak, 1-10" Sabal Palm located in the interior zone and 1-10" Sabal Palm in
the exterior zone. No mitigation is required but Mr. DeSapio has chosen to protect 1 -
25" Live Oak located in the exterior zone and intends to plant 1 -Palm, 1 -Cypress,
and 1 -Live Oak in keeping with the tree ordinances even though it is not required.
Stephanie Catania seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
B. 1160 Beach Avenue (.Post Removal Application
Cindy Mullen was present to address the Board in response to a letter sent by Rick Carper
regarding the removal of several Palm Trees without a permit. Mr. Lavale Paulin, owner of
Southeastern Structural Consultants, Inc., was also present in his client's behalf and to provide
visuals of the removed trees. Mrs. Mullen stated her husband did not know that removing Palms
required a permit. In the past, they had obtained a permit to remove Hardwoods but did not
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remember seeing Palms on the list. They have already replanted 1 - 13" Palm, 1 -14" Palm, and
1 - 14" Palm.
A motion was made by Stephanie Catania to instruct the Building Official to issue a permit
after the fact for the removal of 1- 10" Cabbage Palm, 1 - 14" Cabbage Palm, and 1 - 17"
Cabbage Palm located in the exterior zone. Mitigation requirement is 100%. The 41" of
removed Palm must be replaced by 41" of Palm. The Mullen's have already chosen to
replace the trees by planting 1 - 13" Palm and 2 - 14" Palms in the exterior zone. The
removal of one approximately 12" Palm in the interior zone does not require mitigation.
Jim McCue seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Maureen Shaughnessy reminded the Mullen's to water the newly planted trees and protect them
during construction. Public Works Director, Rick Carper, stated to Mrs. Mullen's that the Palms
must live one year or be replaced according to the code.
Chuck Carroll suggested having information published in regards to property boundaries and
removing trees to inform citizens due to the post applications of Ms. Cynthia Doctor and Mr.
And Mrs. Mullen's.
C. 1674 Park Terrace East
Rick Carper reported he had given approval in accordance with City Code for a rotten Oak Tree
at this location to be removed.
D. 461 Levy Road
Rick Carper reported he had given approval in accordance with City Code for a large Cedar Tree
at this location to be removed due to it being rotten with several branches falling off.
5. Old Business
A. 1845 Ma~port Road
Rick Carper reported that due to a lack of quorum at the last meeting he had issued a permit for
this location. He had consulted with Chair Shaughnessy on issuing the permit. Discussion
ensued regarding the possibility of moving a parking island three spaces to the left in order to
save a 26" Water Oak. In conclusion, due to the large amount of grading and construction done
to the land the tree probably would not survive. Jim McCue asked if plans had met the City's
Landscaping requirements. Rick Carper stated he would review the plans with Sonya Doerr.
6. Reports & Announcements
New liaison should be at the next meeting.
Stephanie Catania reported that she would not be present for the next Tree Board Meeting on
January 24, 2007.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
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