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TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of May 6 , 1996
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, May 6 , in the
City Commission Chambers . Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Mae Jones
Judy Jacobson Rick Bell
Rick Beaver
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
Rick Beaver, in the absence of Hope Van Nortwick, called the
meeting to order at 7 : 35 PM. Ms . Van Nortwick arrived at
7 : 40 PM and chaired the remainder of the meeting .
The first item of business was consideration of the tree re-
moval application for property described as Lot #84 , Sec . #3 ,
Saltair Subdivision. Peggy Cornelius of Cornelius Construc-
tion was present and distributed to the Board a revised copy
of the plans which incorporated changes to the trees for re-
moval . Changes were color highlighted on the revision and
included those to remain on the lot as mitigation for those
proposed for removal .
It was calculated that the trees , protected by ordinance , to
be removed were 4 oak trees totaling 32" DBH and 1 cedar, 16"
DBH . Additionally, there was 1 palm tree with a 24" DBH .
The plans showed a total of 9" DBH of oak trees to be pro-
tected as partial mitigation for oaks to be removed. There
was some conversation on the possibility of relocating the
driveway in order to save additional trees but Ms . Cornelius
felt that construction of the driveway would damage the trees
to the extent that they would not live .
Ms . Cornelius also expressed that the applicant did not in-
tend to replace any trees on the lot and was knowledgeable
that a contribution could be made to the City Tree Planting
Fund as an alternative .
Rick Bell moved to approve the plans , as proposed, with the
requirement that the cost of 7" DBH of oak trees , 8" DBH of
other hardwood trees , and 12" DBH of palms be donated to the
City Tree Fund . Judy Jacobson seconded and the motion car-
ried unanimously. George will calculate the cost and advise
the applicant .
Under old business , George reported that he had walked the
site at Saturiba and found that all of the trees planted by
Tiffany by the Sea were living . However, by letter from
City Attorney Alan Jensen ( copy attached ) , Mr. Mansouri had
been ordered to replace one tree .
George also advised that the revision to the building permit
inspection card had been made and the revised form was now
in use . Carl was asked to include a copy of the document in
the next Board packet.
A question was asked of the Board by George as a result of
requests he had received by applicants for special meetings .
These were in instances where applications were filed late or
incomplete . Mae Jones voiced that two meetings per month
seemed sufficient ; Judy Jacobson added that holding special
meetings would be precedent setting . The Board agreed , by
consensus .
Further discussion followed on the designation of specimen
trees . Board members reported the results of their handling
on specific areas of the program which they had volunteered
to undertake . These areas , as well as others which were di-
cussed by the Board, will continue to be pursued.
Under reports or announcements , George advised that Florida
Classic Homes had submitted seventeen ( 17 ) applications for
tree removal at various sites in Section H . Actual house
footprints were not shown on the plans and tree removals
were based on the entire buildable area of the lot . The
Board agreed that this was insufficient information and the
applicant will be so informed by George .
Judy Jacobson made a motion to approve the minutes of the
last meeting, as read. Mae Jones seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at
8 : 40 PM .
Respectful y submitted,
R. cha . Beaver
S: cret. ry
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JENSEN & HOULD
• ATTORNEYS AT LAW
708 NORTH THIRD STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 50457
JACKSONVILLE BEACH. FLORIDA 32240-0457
Alan C.Jensen Telephone(904)246-2500
Stephen A. Hould Fax(904)246-9960
April 17, 1996
Safa Mansouri
PBD, Inc.
11000 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32246
RE: Replacement Trees on Saturiba Drive
Dear Safa:
I have reviewed a copy of the letter from George Worley to you dated March 14, 1996, and
have recently received a copy of a letter sent by the chairman of the Tree Conservation
Board to the city manager. I spoke with Mr. Worley today and he indicated that one tree
needs to be replaced under the one year warranty you were required to provide on the
replacement trees.
I would appreciate you making sure that this tree is replaced immediately and that you
provide to me proof or evidence of such replacement. The City certainly does not wish to
have any further administrative hearings nor any other type action in order to enforce this
agreement.
If you have any questions at all, please let me know immediately. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
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ALAN • NSEN
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cc: James R. Jarboe, City Manager
George Worley II, Community Development Director
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman, Tree Conservation Board
Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor