03-17-97 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of March 17 , 1997
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, March 17 , in
the Conference Room of City Hall . Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairperson Rick Bell
Rick Beaver Mae Jones
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 PM.
The first application for removal was at Lot # 15 , Sevilla
Gardens ( 1937 Sevilla Blvd. , W. ) . The removal was necessary
due to an addition to the residence at that location. George
Bull , owner , was present to address the Board. He explained
that the homeowner' s covenant and restrictions require a side
entry garage so there was no other choice for placement of
it on the lot . There are several trees to remain on the pro-
perty as mitigation for those proposed for removal . Although
those trees were marked on site , they were not specifically
indicated on the survey.
Rick Beaver moved to approve the plans , as submitted , with
the stipulation that a notation be made on the existing plans
of the trees to remain on the lot as mitigation. Rick Bell
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bull will
mark the trees to be preserved for mitigation on the original
plans later in the week so that they will be on record.
Clifford Gray with Pulte Home was present for the review of
the remaining applications listed on the agenda, all of which
were submitted by Pulte Home .
The first application was for removal at Units #3 & #4 , Block
# 68 , Sec . H . Board members expressed that the site markings
at that location were still not correct and they did not feel
as though the survey was accurate as to tree placement . Mr.
Gray distributed revised copies of the survey which indicate
the trees to be preserved as mitigation. However, the Board
did not have this document while they were on site and felt
that they could not take action on the application until site
markings were corrected and a revised survey submitted.
Rick Beaver moved to defer action on the application for Unit
#3 and #4 until corrections had been made . Hope Van Nortwick
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
For the application on Unit #5 & #6 , Block #68 , Sec . H . , the
Board briefly discussed the survey and agreed that it was ac-
curate , as were the markings on site . It was noted that the
7" double oak on the lot was not to be removed and that cau-
tion should be taken to properly barricade it . Mae Jones
moved to accept the application as submitted with a notation
that the 7" double oak be protected , along with those trees
marked for mitigation purposes . Rick Beaver seconded and the
motion unanimously carried.
It was agreed that no protected trees were proposed for re-
moval on the plans , or on site , at Unit #7 & #8 , Block #68 ,
Sec . H. Rick Beaver made a motion to accept the application
as stated with the stipulation that the 48" DBH oak on the
lot be overly protected. Mae Jones seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
During discussion of Lot #6 , Block #234 , Sec . H . , Mae Jones
noted that there were two pines , 14" & 6" near the driveway
which were not to be removed, according to the survey and ap-
plication but which were tagged for removal at the site . Mr.
Gray said this would be corrected. He also stated that there
were no trees to remain on the lot which could be used for
mitigation purposes but replacement trees , as required, could
be planted on the lot.
Rick Bell moved to accept the plans as submitted, noting that
the 12" DBH of protected trees to be removed must be replaced
with 6" DBH of hardwood trees on site , and with a special
notation be made to correct the tagging of the two pines im-
properly marked. Rick Beaver seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
No protected trees are proposed for removal on Lot #1 , Block
#249 , Sec . H. Rick Bell made a motion to accept the applica-
tion, as submitted. Hope Van Nortwick seconded; the motion
unanimously passed .
The application for Lot #4 , Block #249 , Sec . H . proposed re-
moval of 1 protected trees , a 7" DBH oak in the driveway
area. It was noted that while trees to be used as mitigation
were marked on the property, none were so indicated on the
survey. Mr. Gray marked an 8" DBH oak on the original plans
to be used as mitigation purposes . Rick Bell moved to accept
the plans , as amended, showing an 8" DBH oak as mitigation
for removal of the 7" DBH oak. Hope Van Nortwick seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.
The last application for consideration was for Lot #6 , Block
#228 , Sec . H . Three trees are proposed for removal , none of
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which are protected. Mr. Gray pointed out that the driveway
has been designed in a curved manner in order to preserve a
27" DBH pine tree . Rick Beaver moved to accept the plans as
presented with special efforts to be made to barricade the
27" DBH tree near the driveway. Mae Jones seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
The Board further discussed with Mr. Gray the Sec. H . miti-
gation plan presented at the last meeting. Hope Van Nortwick
pointed out that the Board cannot require replacement trees
in excess of those called for by ordinance so if the plan was
to be approved, compliance would be on a "good faith" basis.
It was also again mentioned that even if the Tree Board re-
commends relief of the fine paid by Pulte Home, the Code En-
forcement Board may not grant such action.
Following further discussion, the Board and Mr. Gray agreed
that no action needs to be taken until a meeting in June at
which time most of the lots involved will be permitted.
Authority to the Board Designee for approval of tree removal
was discussed and the specifics and history of that authority
were reviewed. Rick Beaver moved to rescind the original
agreement for administrative action by the Designee so that
all tree removal applications would come before the Board.
Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
George reported that Albertson' s was contemplating moving
into the former Pic 'N Save location. If that occurs, they
were interested in working with Kent Theaters for a revision
to the landscape plan. In the meantime, the six month time
frame allowed Kent Theaters for implementation of the appro-
ved landscaping plans will expire on May 19 .
In other business , Mae Jones complimented the recent land-
scaping by ABC Liquors at their location. Carl advised that
a letter had been, on behalf of the Beautification Committee ,
thanking the owners for their efforts. Rick Beaver brought
up the plantings to be installed on the Atlantic Blvd. med-
ians as a result of the grant obtained by Greenscape.
Rick Beaver inquired of George what handling has been given
the incident of tree removal , without permitting or appli-
cation, by Mayport Muffler at their property on Levy Road
near Mayport Road. George has taken photographs of the
trees which were removed but the owner has yet to file any
application. George will follow up, by letter, and advise
the Board further at the next meeting.
Carl reminded the Board that the annual election of officers
will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of April 7 .
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Hope Van Nortwick moved to approve the minutes of the last
meeting , as written. Mae Jones seconded and the motion car-
ried unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 : 25 PM.
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Richard Beaver
Secretary
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