01-20-99 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of meeting of January 20, 1999
The Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday January 20, 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 7:33 PM.
3.A.1. Tree removal on Lot 1, Block 182, Section"H": Again no applicant was present to discuss this
application. The Board noted that the site had been at least partially cleared prior to the application
review. Staff was directed to forward this situation to the Code Enforcement Officer for resolution.
3.A.2. Tree removal on Lot 5, Francis Cove: No applicant was present to speak to this application. The
Board determined that the tree in question was a subspecies of wild olive and that its multi-trunked
diameter was 24". There was some discussion about the tree being moved. Following discussion, Rick
Bell moved to approve removal of the 24" olive tree with the stipulation that 12" of hardwood trees be
replanted on-site. Judy Jacobson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
4.A.1. Tree removal on Lot 1, Block 184, Section"H": Mr. Nichols introduced himself as representing
Bestcon, Inc. The Board discussed the possible use of the 8" oak in the front as mitigation for the 12" oak
to be removed. After further discussion Judy Jacobson moved to approve the application as submitted
with mitigation of the 12" oak to be removed to be provided by preserving, on-site, the 8" oak in the front
of the lot. Camille Hunter seconded the motion which was approved unanimously.
4.A.2. Tree removal on Lot 2, Block 184, Section"H": Mr. Nichols introduced himself as representing
Bestcon, Inc. The Board noted some confusion in the on-site markings which included several colors of
tape. After discussion the Board determined that they could act on the application. Rick Bell moved to
approve the application as submitted with the stipulation that 4.5" of oak be planted on-site to mitigate the
removal of the 9" oak to be removed from the proposed driveway. Judy Jacobson seconded and the
motion was approved unanimously.
4.A.3. Tree removal on Lots 2 & 3, Block 194, Section"H": Mr. Nichols introduced himself as
representing Bestcon, Inc. The Board discussed the location of the 18" pine tree shown on the side
setback line on the drawing and determined that it was, in fact, subject to mitigation. Rick Bell moved to
approve the application as submitted with the stipulation that the 18" pine to be removed be mitigated on-
site with 9" of hardwood trees. Judy Jacobson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
4.A.4. Tree removal on Lots 603, 604, 605, 619, 620 & 621, Saltair Section 1: Larry Hunt introduced
himself to the Board as property owner and explained his plans. The Board discussed mitigation
requirements for the numerous tallow trees on the site which are generally recognized as nuisance trees.
The Board determined that the tallow trees should not be considered in the calculation of mitigation, even
if they are of sufficient size to require mitigation, because of their nuisance status. The Board found that
several smaller trees which will not be affected by construction were not shown on the drawings. After
additional discussion Judy Jacobson moved to approve the application with 30" of oak and 8" of camphor
to be removed and the 17" & 32" palms on lot 605 to be relocated. Mitigation to be 15" of oak and 4" of
other hardwood planted on-site. New planted mitigation is permitted to be located at the applicants
discretion on any of the lots. Rick Bell seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Board
directed the applicant to submit a corrected survey to staff for the record.
5. Reports &Announcements.
Staff advised the Board that Dennis Sparks had submitted a letter of resignation and that the City
Commission was scheduled to appoint a replacement member on January 25th. The Board asked staff to
report to them on the removal of a magnolia tree at 1140 Ocean Boulevard and on the lots on West 9th at
Orchid Street which do not have any trees on them.
Discussion followed about the feasibility of the City providing or selling appropriate colored
marking tape to Tree Board applicants to help standardize the on-site marking of trees. Staff was asked to
investigate this possibility and report back to the Board.
6. Approval of Minutes.
The Board approved the Minutes of the Meeting of January 4, 1999.
There being no other business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM.
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RibRiraBell
Secretary