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III AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
September 17, 2001
7:30 p.m.
City Hall Commission Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Recognition of Visitors
3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of August 20, 2001
4. Old Business
A. Tree Removal Applications
None.
5. New Business
III A. Tree Removal Applications
1) Lots 1 through 6, Block 186, Section H(Bell-Lots 1-3) (Jacobson-Lots 4-6)
2) Lots 26 and 27, according to the plat of"Ocean Grove—Unit 2" (Mears)
3) Review City plans to remove trees on Lots 1 through 6, Block 59, Atlantic Estates
6. Reports and Announcements
7. Adjournment
4110 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
September 17, 2001
A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Monday, September 17, 2001, in the City
Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Richard Bell, Judith Jacobson, Carol Rockwood, Building
Official Don Ford and Susan Dunham.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
2. Recognition of Visitors
None.
3. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of August 20, 2001
A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Bell and
unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the Tree Conservation Board Meeting of August 20,
2001.
4.A. Old Business/Tree Removal Applications
None.
5.A. New Business/Tree Removal Applications:
1. Lots 1 through 6, Block 186, Section H: Mr. Kevin Bennett introduced himself and distributed new
• site plants to the Board members.
• Lot 1: Board Member Jacobson advised that the 9"oak in the northwest corner is a twin oak
measuring 13.5"and 4.5". The Board determined that the applicant is removing 20"of protected
pine and there is 3"of oak available on site for mitigation. Board Member Jacobson advised the
applicant to barricade all trees to be left on site.
• Lot 2: Board Member Jacobson advised the applicant to confirm that the trees are marked
correctly prior to clearing. The Board determined that there are no protected trees being removed
from this lot.
• Lot 3: The Board determined that 8"of oak is being removed and the applicant stated he would
protect the 4.5"oak in the southwest corner of the lot.
• Lot 4: Board Member Jacobson stated that the 3.5"oak in the southeast corner of the lot is a
double oak totaling 7.75". The Board determined that the applicant is removing 7.75"of oak.
The applicant stated that he would protect the 4.5"oak in the northwest corner of the lot.
• Lot 5: Board Member Jacobson stated that the 19"pine is a 21.25"pine. The Board determined
that the applicant is removing 21.25"of pine. The applicant stated that he would protect a 4.5"
oak, a 4"oak and a 3"oak.
• Lot 6: The Board determined that no protected trees are to be removed.
A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Bell and
unanimously carried to approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit
for the removal of 20" of protected pine on Lot 1 to be mitigated with 3" of oak on Lot 1 plus 9" of
oak on Lot 2. There are no protected trees being removed from Lot 2.
• A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Bell and
unanimously carried to approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit
for the removal of 8" of oak on Lot 3 to be mitigated with 4.5" of oak to be protected on site.
Minutes of Tree Conservation Board
September 17, 2001
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• A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Rockwood and
unanimously carried to approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit
for the removal of 7.75" of oak on Lot 4 to be mitigated with 4.5" of oak to be protected on site.
A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Rockwood and
unanimously carried to approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit
for the removal of 21.25" of pine on Lot 5 to be mitigated with 11.5" of oak to be protected on site.
2. Lots 26 and 27, according to the plat of"Ocean Grove—Unit 2": Building Official Ford stated
that Jay Devine called to advise that he was not able to attend the meeting.
Building Official Ford stated that the applicant would need to work with Public Works with regard to the
two 14"palms proposed for removal from the City right-of-way. The Board discussed their role with
regard to trees being removed from public property. The Board determined that Building Official Ford
would contact City Attorney Alan Jensen for a determination.
A motion was made by Board Member Jacobson, seconded by Board Member Rockwood and
unanimously carried to approve the application and direct Building Official Ford to issue a permit
for the removal of 11" of protected pine to be mitigated with 6" of River Birch to be planted on site.
3. Review City plans to remove trees on Lots 1 through 6, Block 59,Atlantic Estates: Building
Official Ford stated that Parks and Recreation is initiating this request for the purpose of a practice/soccer
field. He further stated that Parks and Recreation would like the Board's advice with regard to what type
111 of trees to plant on the property. Building Official Ford further advised that four pines are being removed
and there is no building area.
The Board recommended that 3" or 4" oaks be planted every 30 feet around the perimeter of the
park to provide shade for spectators. The Board also suggested loblolly bays as an alternative to
oak trees.
6. Reports and Announcements:
Don requested that each Board member e-mail him with specific questions that they would like to ask
City Attorney Alan Jensen relating to the Tree Board's role with regard to the removal of trees on City
rights-of-way.
Board Member Jacobson requested that Board Member Bell contact Barbara Mears to find out if she
would be continuing as a Tree Conservation Board member.
The Board agreed that an election would be held at the next meeting to determine the new chairperson.
7. Adjournment:
There being no other business or discussion,the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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