03-18-96 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of March 18 , 1996
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, March 18 , in
the City Commission Chambers . Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Mae Jones
Judy Jacobson Rick Beaver
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 35 PM by Hope Van Nort-
wick, Chairman. On behalf of the Board, Ms . Van Nortwick
welcomed Judy Jacobson as a newly appointed Board member.
The first item of business was consideration of the tree re-
moval application for property at 2405 Mayport Road. Michael
Dunlap, architect and representative of the property owner,
was present to discuss the plans with the Board. He explained
that the Board had previously permitted tree removal on the
property but during construction and some revisions to the
original plans , three ( 3 ) additional trees were proposed for
removal .
There was discussion as to which trees were to be removed as
the markings at the site did not correspond with the site
plan. Mr. Dunlap confirmed that the three ( 3 ) trees to be
removed were : a 14" pine , 8" maple , and 18" pine . The maple
is a non-protected tree under the new ordinance so a total of
32" is to be removed from the property. Mr. Dunlap was asked
if the owner intended to plant any replacement trees as miti-
gation for those being removed. He responded that due to the
other remaining trees on the property, replacement trees were
not planned .
Hope Van Nortwick explained that under the newly enacted or-
dinance , existing trees on site could be used as preserved
trees for mitigation purposes. However, none were shown on
the application or site plan for that purpose . It was also
explained that in lieu of replacement trees being planted on
the property, a donation could be made to the tree planting
fund . Details on both options were given to Mr. Dunlap who
stated that his recommendation to the property owner would be
that the contribution be made to the city tree planting fund .
George Worley was asked to secure the cost , based on the or-
dinance requirements .
Rich Beaver moved to accept the removal plans , as presented ,
with the requirement that 16" DBH of hardwood trees be re-
placed on site or contributed to the tree replacement account
provided by City Ordinance . Mae Jones seconded, and the
motion passed by a unanimous vote .
Charles Bennett , representing his mother, Jan Bennett , into-
duced himself to the Board for the review of the tree removal
application at 1669 Linkside Court , Selva Linkside . He also
presented photographs of the trees in question, as well as a
memorandum from Mrs . Bennett' s physician verifying an allergy
related to pine pollen. The application calls for removal of
four ( 4 ) pine trees with DBH' s of 10" , 11 " , 14" & 16" .
For the benefit of the applicant and for recently appointed
Board members , Hope Van Nortwick explained the tree removal
permitting process of the Selva Linkside development and the
agreement which had been made with Centex Homes , Inc . Mr.
Bennett was aware of this agreement and had previously dis-
cussed the proposed removal with a representative of Centex .
Rick Beaver pointed out that the 4 trees were not healthy and
could propose a safety hazard if they were to remain on the
lot . Again, the replacement tree options were explained to
the applicant .
Following further discussion, Rich Beaver moved to approve
the application, as filed, with the requirement that a total
of 25" DBH hardwood trees be planted on site on any property
within Selva Linkside or donated to the City tree fund. The
motion was approved by Mae Jones . During additional discus-
sion, the applicant was advised that they would be respon-
sible for compliance should the developer not assume these
conditions . The motion passed by a unanimous vote . George
will furnish a letter to the applicant of the provisions of
the approval for their handling with the contractor.
There were no more applications for consideration and the
next business item was the annual election of Board officers .
Mae Jones nominated Hope Van Nortwick as Chairman; Judy
Jacobson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Rick
Beaver was nominated by Mae Jones to serve as Secretary and
the nomination was seconded by Judy Jacobson. The motion
unanimously passed. Both will serve for a period of one year.
The proposed revision to the tree removal application was re-
viewed and some changes/modifications were recommended. It
was also agreed that George Worley has the authority to turn
down applications which are incomplete . The attachments to
the form were also reviewed and changes made . George Worley
will incorporate the changes prior to the next meeting .
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Mae Jones pointed out a typographical error in the minutes
which was corrected. A motion was made by Judy Jacobson to
approve the minutes , as corrected. Mae Jones seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
Hope Van Nortwick advised that discussion on the designation
of specimen trees would be deferred until the next meeting .
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at
9 : 25 PM .
Respectfully submitted ,
ToadRichard Beaver
Secretary
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