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06-07-99 v AMENDED AGENDA • TREE CONSERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING OF June 7, 1999 7:30 P.M. City Hall Commission Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Recognition of Visitors 3. Old Business A. Tree Removal Applications 1) Lots 2 and 3, all in Block 102, Section H (Mae) 2) Lot 4, Block 101, Section H (Rick) • 3) Lot 3, Block 101, Section H (Judy) 4) Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Block 40, Section H (Mae) 4. New Business A. Tree Removal Applications 1) 356/358 8th Street (Eloise) 2) 750 Mayport Road--Lot has been cleared (All) 3) Lot 81, Oceanwalk Unit 1 (Camille) 4) 2400 Seminole Road (All) 5. Reports& Announcements A. Historic Tree Preservation Program Discussion 6. Approval of Minutes of Meetings of May 17, 1999 7. Adjournment 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 and evidence upon which appeal is to be based. MINUTES OF TREE CONSERVATION BOARD June 7, 1999 III A regular meeting of the Tree Conservation Board was held Monday,June 7, 1999, in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Mae Jones, Chairperson, Richard Bell, Camille Hunter,Judith Jacobson,and Staff Members George Worley and Susan Dunham. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mae Jones at 7:35 p.m. 3.A. Old Business/Tree Removal Applications 1. Lots 2 and 3, all in Block 102, Section H: Paul Nichols attended on behalf of Bestcon,Inc. Mr.Nichols advised the Board that these lots are being developed to build a duplex. Mae Jones expressed her concern regarding the inaccurate measuring of the double trunk trees located on the lot. After further discussion Richard Bell moved to accept the application as presented with the 9"cherry and the 22"cherry to be mitigated with two 5"oaks, one 4"oak and one 4"myrtle to be preserved on site. Judith Jacobson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 2. Lot 4, Block 101, Section H: Paul Nichols attended on behalf of Bestcon,Inc. The Board noted that the 8"and 16"oak proposed for removal was incorrectly measured. Judith Jacobson moved to approve the application as submitted with the correction that the 16"oak is actually an 18"oak,the 8"oak is actually a 10"oak, and are both multi-trunk trees. An additional 20"oak needs to be mitigated,bringing the total to 48"of oak to be removed which requires 24"of mitigation. The applicant designated three trees totaling 27"to be preserved on the lot. Richard Bell seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. S3. Lot 3, Block 101, Section H: Paul Nichols attended on behalf of Bestcon,Inc. Mr.Nichols indicated that the 19"double oak and the 23"double oak were probably incorrectly measured. Mr.Nichols stated a willingness to submit to the measurements of the Board. Camille Hunter moved to accept the application as submitted except the 19"oak and the 23"oak will be mitigated as 51"of oak. These trees are to be mitigated by one 7"oak,one 10"oak,one 5"oak and three 4"oaks for a total of 34". This is being done to ensure that there is adequate mitigation since there is a question about the accuracy of the measurement of the trees. Richard Bell seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 4. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 40, Section H: Debbie Jackrel introduced herself to the Board. Ms. Jackrel provided a new survey for the Board. After discussion,Richard Bell moved to accept the application for the removal of 438" of pine which requires 219"of mitigation, and 12"of oak which requires 6"of mitigation. 33"will be preserved on-site, 27"of which will be hardwood and 6"of which will be oak; 192"of hardwood will be planted on site; and the 20"palm in the center of the lot and the 12"and 14"hollys will be moved. Judith Jacobson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 4.A. New Business/Tree Removal Applications 1. 356/358 8th Street: Charles Blumstein introduced himself as the owner of the property. The purpose of this application is to move a 14"palm to accommodate an addition to his property. The Board advised Mr. Blumstein that the 14"palm is not required to be mitigated because it is not protected. Camille moved that the application be accepted with the understanding that this palm is not a protected tree and does not need to be mitigated if it is cut. Richard Bell seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 4111 2. 750 Mayport Road: No one in attendance to speak to this application to the Board. Two trees were cleared from bthis lot without an application being brought before the Board. The cedar tree was found with roots attached, and the second tree was sawed off with no roots attached. With all the brush located at the lot, it was difficult to determine the species of the second tree. Camille Hunter moved to accept the application,the number of inches of tree that was removed as noted as 78"because the trees were cut before the application was accepted,all 78" will need to be mitigated with 78"of hardwood or payment into the fund,to be determined by the applicant. Richard Bell seconded the motion. After discussion of the number of inches removed, Camille Hunter withdrew the motion. Richard Bell withdrew the second. Camille Hunter moved that the application be accepted with the total number of inches of trees removed at 78"as shown on the application and as these trees were cut before the application was submitted, all 78"will need to be mitigated with hardwood,with the requirement that a mitigation plan be submitted within 14 days from today. Judith Jacobson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 3. Lot 81, Oceanwalk Unit 1: Richard Gormly introduced himself as the owner of the property. This application addresses removal of four trees for the purpose of building a screened enclosure over an in-ground hot tub that is going to be installed at the back of this house. Mr. Gormly acknowledged to the Board that he measured the trees incorrectly. Camille Hunter advised Mr. Gormly that the two oak trees are under 20"and are in the setback,therefore they do not require mitigation. Judith Jacobson moved to accept the application as submitted with the removal of 22"of palm to be mitigated with an existing 15"oak on the property,and encourages the applicant to move the sabal palms. Camille Hunter seconded the motion,which passed unanimously. 4. 2400 Seminole Road: Mitchell McDaniel with McDaniel Contractors came to address the application on behalf of the owner, Taylor Glover. The Board advised Mr. McDaniel that he needed to provide the Board with an accurate tree survey which indicates the trees that are to be removed. Judith Jacobson moved that the Board defer this application pending receipt of an accurate tree survey. Richard Bell seconded the motion,which • passed unanimously. 5. Reports and Announcements Staff Member George Worley presented the proposed Tree Ordinance to the Board and asked Members to submit any suggested changes in writing to him after they have had a chance to review it. The Board discussed Mr. Merve Russell. George Worley has not yet written a letter to Mr. Russell. The Board requested that a review of the status of the application of Merve Russell be added to the agenda for the next meeting. George Worley will meet with Alan Jensen to get his opinion on whether or not the Board can set a time limit for Mr. Russell to meet the mitigation requirements. The Board requested Staff Member Susan Dunham to prepare and to bring to the next meeting a one-year calendar listing all the Tree Conservation Board meeting dates. 6. Approval of Minutes Judith Jacobson moved to approve the Minutes of the meeting of May 17, 1999, Richard Bell seconded and the motion carried. There being no other business before .e Board,the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. 11. �.1 t 0 7 har^7ell r Secretary