10-02-00 v AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
October 2, 2000
7:30 p.m.
City Hall Commission Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Recognition of Visitors
3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of September 5, 2000
4. Old Business
A. Tree Removal Applications
1)None
5. New Business
A. Tree Removal Applications
1)West 53 feet of Lot 2,Tract A,North Atlantic Beach, Unit 3
• (Second lot on north side of 19th Street)
2) 1820 North Sherry Drive
3) 31 Lewis Street
4) 2055 Beach Avenue
6. Reports and Announcements
7. Adjournment
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If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Tree Conservation Board at the above meeting,
he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony of evidence upon which appeal is to
be based.
MINUTES OF
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
October 2, 2000
A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Wednesday, October 2, 2000, in the City
Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Mae Jones, Chairperson, Richard Bell, Judith Jacobson,
Barbara Mears, Building Official Don Ford and Susan Dunham.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jones at 7:35 p.m.
2. Recognition of Visitors
None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of September 5, 2000
A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Mears and
unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the Tree Conservation Board meeting of
September 5, 2000, as presented.
4.A. Old Business/Tree Removal Applications
1. None.
5.A. New Business/Tree Removal Applications
1. West 53 feet of Lot 2, Tract A, North Atlantic Beach, Unit 3 (Second Lot on North Side of
19th Street): Due to the applicant not being in attendance at the meeting,this item was moved to
• later in the meeting.
2. 1820 North Sherry Drive: Mr. Ray Magley, owner of the property, explained he needed to
remove the 24"oak tree for the purpose of building an addition to his home. After discussion
with the Board, Mr. Magley agreed to preserve the 4"oak on the north side of the property and
the 10"oak on the south side of the property.
A motion was made by Board Member Bell, seconded by Board Member Jacobson and
unanimously carried to approve the application and to direct Building Official Ford to issue
a permit for the removal of 24" of oak to be mitigated with a 10" oak and a 4" oak on site.
3. 31 Lewis Street: Reverend Marvin Nash of 12425 Eagles Claw Lane, Jacksonville, stated that
the Helping Hands Ministries would like to add space to the back of the current building and
would,therefore, need to remove the 22" Magnolia tree. Board Member Bell asked the applicant
if it was really necessary to remove the Magnolia tree and Reverend Nash advised that it was.
A motion was made by Board Member Bell, seconded by Board Member Mears and
unanimously carried to approve the application and to direct Building Official Ford to issue
a permit for the removal of a 22" Magnolia to be mitigated on site with 11" of new
hardwood.
1. West 53 feet of Lot 2, Tract A, North Atlantic Beach, Unit 3 (Second Lot on North Side of
19th Street): No one was present to address this application. After discussion,the Board
determined that no protected trees were being removed from the lot and one cabbage palm was
being relocated on site.
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October 2, 2000
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• A motion was made by Board Member Bell, seconded by Board Member Mears and
unanimously carried to approve the application and to direct Building Official Ford to issue
a permit for the relocation of one 24" cabbage palm on site.
4. 2055 Beach Avenue: No one was present to address this application. Board Member Mears
stated her concern of the complete flattening and paving on the lot. Board Member Bell declared
that this home is located in one of the most unique groupings of sites in Atlantic Beach. In
addition,the Board discussed their concerns regarding removing the dune between the house and
Beach Avenue. Chairperson Jones requested that Building Official Ford provide them with
information on the protection of dunes. The Board further discussed how the change in elevation
of the lot would adversely affect neighboring properties.
A motion was made by Board Member Bell, seconded by Board Member Jacobson and
unanimously carried that we table this application and compose a letter to the owners and
that Mr. Ford speak with the owners to express our views.
Board Member Jacobson suggested that instead of writing a letter,the Board provide phrases for
Building Official Ford to use when speaking with the owners. The following are the concerns the
Board would like discussed with the owners:
• The unique and irreplaceable topography of the lot
• The unique tree groupings with the surrounding lots
• Enhancement to the neighborhood that this lot provides
• Loss of irreplaceable dune configurations
• • Possible impact of erosion on adjoining property
• Loss of canopy on the street
• Loss of privacy to the neighbors
• Consult with architect to paint realistic picture in terms of elevation
• Loss to community in terms of walkway and bikeway
6. Reports and Announcements
2316 Beachcomber Trail: The Board discussed the ambiguity of the letter from Early Piety to
Cindy Corey dated September 8, 2000, regarding 2316 Beachcomber Trail. Board Member Bell
pointed out that Early Piety indicates in this letter that the live oak tree measures 32"dbh instead of
the 26"dbh stated on the Tree Removal Application. A motion was made by Board Member Bell,
seconded by Board Member Jacobson and unanimously carried that since Early Piety's letter
did not say that the tree was dead or dying and,that in his expert opinion, it was 32" dbh,we
approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit for the removal of
this 32" dbh oak tree with 16" of mitigation to be paid into the Tree Fund.
Chairperson Jones expressed her concern regarding the lot to the east of the lot on 19th Street.
Building Official Ford stated that there were no protected trees on the lot and the Builder is
attempting to protect some small trees. In addition, Chairperson Jones expressed concern that a
builder is allowed to clear a lot prior to coming before the Tree Conservation Board. Building
Official Ford advised that a lot can be cleared if there are no protected trees being removed and that it
is the job of Code Enforcement to ensure that no protected trees are removed. Chairperson Jones also
stated her alarm that the builder had filled in the lot. Building Official Ford indicated that the builder
had filled in the lot about three feet. Building Official Ford further indicated that no standards are in
• place as to how much a lot can be filled.
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October 2, 2000
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• Chairperson Jones and Board Member Jacobson stated that they appreciated that money had been
allocated in the 2000/2001 budget to survey the historic palms. A motion was made by Board
Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Bell and unanimously carried that we proceed
with the survey on the historic palms.
Chairperson Jones asked Building Official Ford if the plans for Dutton Island Park would be coming
before the Tree Conservation Board. Building Official Ford stated that they would be but the plans
would only show the location of the walkways. However,the Tree Conservation Board can request
that a survey be provided showing the trees adjacent to the walkway.
Don Ford distributed a letter from the City Manager to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority
dated September 13, 2000, regarding the proposed retention pond off Mayport Road. Board Member
Bell asked if this retention pond could be turned into a park,thereby turning a negative into a
positive. The Board applauded the City Manager and Mayor's efforts.
Board Member Bell brought up the issue of the parcel of land next to Tresca Park being included in
the park so that it could not be developed or sold. The Board determined that Judith Jacobson would
draft a letter to the Commission requesting that this parcel of land be included in Tresca Park and
Board Member Jacobson would bring the draft letter to the next Tree Conservation Board meeting.
Building Official Ford will provide a diagram, which can be included in the letter.
Board Member Jacobson requested that the latest version of the Tree Ordinance be copied on colored
paper and distributed to the Board Members.
S 7. Adjournment
There being n. other business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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