05-02-94 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of May 2, 1994
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, May 2, in
the Commission Chambers of City Hall. Present were:
Jim Pelkey Torn Frohne
Hope Van Nortwick
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Jim Pelkey,
acting as Chairman in the absence of Carolyn Woods.
The first application for review was for Lot # 24, Oceanwalk,
Unit # 2. Property owner Pete Mabry introduced himself and
advised that the tree removal application had been revised
to show a total of 16 palm trees, 1 magnolia (20" DBH) , and
1 hickory tree (7" DBH) . The change was due a swimming pool,
spa, and decked area to be installed at the time the house
is to be constructed on the property.
During discussion, Hope Van Nortwick brought up that there
were only 27" total DBH hardwood trees to be removed and a
significant number of large hardwoods to remain on the lot.
Hope Van Nortwick moved to accept the plans, as proposed.
The motion passed unanimously after being seconded by Torn
Frohne.
Roger A. Higginbotham, builder, and Mrs. Schuppert, co-owner
of the property, were present for discussion on lot # 17,
Oceanwalk, Unit # 1. The plans call for removal of 9 palms,
1 bay tree ( 6" DDH) and 2 oaks ( 20" & 31" DBHs) . Mr. Hig-
ginbotham explained that the house design had been modified
in order to save several other large oaks on the property.
During discussion, it was calculated that approximately 57"
total DBH of hardwoods were proposed for removal. Torn Frohne
moved that the plans be accepted with an exception that a
total of 12" DBH of hardwood trees, with a minimum of 3" DBH
each either be replaced on the lot or donated to the City for
planting on public property. Hope Van Nortwick seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
Mr. Chris Kathe, representing Dennis Rosa, property owner
of Lot # 51, Unit # 1, was present for Board view of the re-
moval of 4 palm trees on the above property. There are only
2 hardwood trees in existence on the lot and they are to re-
main. Hope Van Nortwick made a motion to accept the plans,
as presented. Tom Frohne seconded ; the motion unanimously
passed.
The final application for consideration was for property de-
scribed as Lot # 63, Oceanwalk, Unit # 1. Pill Hardager,
owner of the property, was in attendance for discussion of
the removal application. The Board members expressed that
the lack of markings on the trees on the lot had made it dif-
ficult to properly evaluate the plans. It was also noted
that the plans had not yet been submitted to the Oceanwalk
Architectual Review Committee.
There was discussion as to the condition of a 20" oak which
was proposed for removal and which was shown on the appli-
cation as being in a damaged condition. However, the Board
members had been unable to verify this condition. Including
this oak, there were a total of 36" DDH hardwood trees for
removal. Torn Frohne made a motion to approve the plans, with
the exception that a total of 12" DBH hardwood trees, each
having a minimum of 3" DBH, either be replaced on the lot, or
donated to the City. Hope Van Nortwick seconded; the motion
passed unanimously.
In additional business, George Worley was asked if lots to
come before the Board for tree removal could be posted in
some manner, similar to the posting utilized by the Community
Development Board. George will look into the feasibility of
this being accomplished.
Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and a motion made
by Tom Frohne to accept them as read. Hope Van Nortwick
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at
8:25 PM.
Respectful) submitted,
Or
Jim Pelkey
Secretary
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