10-03-94 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of October 3, 1994
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, October 3, in
the City Commission Chambers. Present were:
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Mae Jones
Jim Pelkey
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Hope Van Nort-
wick, Chairman, in the City Commission Chambers.
The first application for consideration was for Lot # 18,
Tiffany by the Sea. Dan Arlington was present to discuss the
proposed plans with the Board. It was noted and corrected to
show that the removal was to take place on Lot #17, not #18.
The application lists 14 oaks and 1 sweet gum tree to be re-
moved. Mr. Arlington described the tree removal proposal as
"clear cutting" the lot. He also brought out that the home-
owner wanted to shift the house further to the north on the
lot in order to accommodate a swimming pool and to allow for
more ease in entering/exiting the driveway.
Considerable discussion took place to include conversation
on the overall tree planting within Tiffany by the Sea in
addition to the lot in question. Mr. Arlington advised that
the adjacent property to the south of Tiffany was also owned
by the same corporation. Hope Van Nortwick reminded the
Board that there were two separate issues involved and that
deliberation on the tree removal for the lot should be con-
sidered
on-
sidered solely on its own merits.
It was calculated that a total of 152" DBH of hardwoods were
proposed for removal and it was agreed that one third of this
amount could not be accommodated for replanting on the lot.
It was also agreed that if the house footprint was not moved
to the north, two oaks totaling 23" DBH could be saved, re-
ducing the total number for removal to 129" DBH.
Mae Jones made a motion to accept the plan to remove 129" DBH
total hardwood trees with the requirement that 43" caliper be
replaced, 9" caliper on site, the remainder within the Tif-
fany by the Sea development at locations of the owners dis-
cretion. All replacements must be hardwoods and each with a
minimum of 3" caliper. Jim Pelkey seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Richard Carter, as builder and representative for the owners,
was present for the discussion for removal of 7 palms at Lot
# 43, No. Atlantic Beach ( 1879 Beach Avenue) . The removal is
proposed due to construction of a garage and secondary dwel-
ling on the property. The application included a statement
from the owner advising that the all of the palm trees would
be replanted elsewhere on the lot or given to neighbors for
planting on their property.
Jim Pelkey moved to accept the proposal with the provision
that a letter be giver, the City with the addresses showing
locations of the relocated palm trees. Mae Jones seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
Under old business, discussion and action on the Tiffany by
the Sea agreement was deferred until the next regular Board
meeting at the request of Mr. Arlington and by consensus of
the Board.
Carl advised that the appointment of a member to fill the
existing Board vacancy had again been deferred by the Mayor
at the last Commission meeting. The appointment is on the
agenda for the Commission meeting of October 10. Board mem-
bers were reminded to submit names oto the City Clerk as
nominations for the Board appointment.
There was a brief discussion on the need for an amended tree
preservation ordinance. Carl was asked to secure copies of
ordinances from other areas of the country, specifically the
west coast. George was asked to check to see if any monies
have been collected as a result of previous Board require-
ments
equice-
ments on applications for tree removal.
Mae Jones moved to accept the minutes of the last meeting,
as read. Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
im Pel key
Secretary
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