01-04-99 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of meeting of January 4, 1999
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday January 4, 1999 at City Hall. Present were:
Mae Jones, Chairman Judy Jacobson
Rick Bell Camille Hunter
Staff: George Worley, Community Development Director
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 PM.
4.A.1. Tree removal on Lot 1, Block 182, Section"H": no applicant was present to discuss this
application. The Board noted that the site had been at least partially cleared prior to their individual
inspections. Rick Bell moved to defer action on this request until the applicant can explain the condition of
the site. Judy Jacobson seconded the motion which was approved unanimously.
4.A.2. Tree removal on Block 171, Section"H": This item was taken second. Paul Stanford introduced
himself to the Board as property owner and explained his request and the on-site marking colors he used.
After some discussion about the notations on the survey the Board agreed that the application was
acceptable. Judy Jacobson moved to approve the application as submitted. Rick Bell seconded and the
motion was approved unanimously.
4.A.3. Tree removal on Lot 5, Block 9, Donners Replat: This item was moved up the agenda to be
addressed first. John Murr introduced himself to the Board as the property owner and explained that he
wanted to remove all of the pine trees to discourage illegal dumping and other uses of the property. The
Board found the survey to be inadequate in that it did not clearly designate the sizes and locations of the
trees to be removed. After some discussion of the intent of the ordinance to protect trees, the Board
recommended the applicant revise his plan and resubmit a completed application and accurate drawing.
Action was deferred by request of the applicant.
4.A.4. Tree removal on Lot 5, Francis Cove: No applicant was present to speak to this application. The
Board found the drawing somewhat confusing. Staff advised the Board that this was recently re-platted
with the lots rearranged resulting in the need to remove this additional tree. The Board also discussed the
species of tree. There was some question about it being an olive tree as described in the application and
whether it is branching or multi-trunk. Rick Bell moved to defer this application to allow the members to
re-evaluate the tree and for the applicant to be present. Judy Jacobson seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
5. Reports&Announcements.
Staff introduced Camille Hunter as the newly appointed Board member. Mrs. Hunter was
welcomed by the Board and general discussion of the Board's standard practices followed.
6. Approval of Minutes.
The Board approved the Minutes of the Meeting of December 21, 1998
There being no other business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM.
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Ric . d Bell
Secretary