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TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of meeting of January 5 , 1998
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, January 5 , 1998
in the City Hall Conference Room. Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairperson Rick Bell
Mae Jones Susan Bullock
Judy Jacobson
Staff: Carl Walker, Coordinator George Worley, Designee
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 PM by Chairperson,
Hope Van Nortwick.
The first application before the Board was for removal at Lot
# 42 , Sevilla Gardens. Mr. Scott Sessions , owner/builder was
present . Action on this application had been deferred at a
previous meeting pending additional information and documen-
tation. Mr. Sessions advised that the survey had been re-
done and was now accurate. He also said that he has already
purchases 12" DBH of oak as a partial replacement of those
to be removed .
There was discussion on the revised plans and of the condi-
tion of the wax myrtles in the driveway area which are pro-
posed for removal but which did not appear on the original
survey or plans. Board members who visited the site agreed
that at least 3 of the 4 myrtles are in very poor health.
Judy Jacobson moved to accept the application as presented
with the stipulation that 14" of oak be replaced as miti-
gation for the 28" of oak being removed and that 6" of hard-
wood be replaced to mitigate the 28 . 5" of wax myrtle to be
removed, taking into consideration the health of these
trees . Replacements will be planted on site . Rick Bell se-
conded and the motion passed unanimously.
Darlene and Mills Rowland appeared before the Board for con-
sideration of additional tree removal at Lot #77 , Selva Link-
side, Unit #1 . The original application and plans were
approved by the Board at the October 6 meeting. Since that
time , it was found that two more oaks ( 1-18" and 1-8" ) re-
quire removal ( see attached letter of December 26 ) .
The Board agreed that neither of the trees require mitigation
because of their location and DBH . Mae Jones, however, en-
couraged the applicant to reconsider removal of the 8" Oak
bordering the walkway as it complemented other trees on the
lot and was in good health. It was suggested that the walk-
way contour be adjusted to save the tree.
Hope Van Nortwick moved to approve the removal of the two
additional trees , without replacement since mitigation is
not required. Judy Jacobson seconded and the motion unani-
mously carried.
The applicant was not present to review the plans for Lot
#91 , Selva Norte, Unit III . The plans were originally ap-
proved at the Board meeting of February 2 , 1997 . Two addit-
ional trees, one palm and one magnolia are proposed for re-
moval but the Board was unsure as to their location as it was
not marked on the plans or on site. It was also unknown if
the applicant chooses to replacement trees as mitigation or
use existing trees on the lot for that purpose.
Judy Jacobson moved to defer action on the application until
such time as additional information is provided. Susan
Bullock seconded and the motion unanimously passed.
There was no additional information to report or discuss on
the status of the historic tree/district designation.
During reports and announcements , Susan Bullock advised that
she had contacted Dennis Sparks, a local resident who is a
landscaper by profession. and he expressed an interest in
being considered for appointment to the Board. His name will
be included in a memo Carl will send the City Clerk regarding
the Board vacancies . Carl advised that the Board term of Mae
Jones will also expire effective January 31 . She is eligible
to serve another term, if appointed, and is agreeable to ser-
ving again. She was encouraged to do so by the other members.
A request was made by Judy Jacobson to date stamp the appli-
cations, as received. George advised he would comply. She
also asked that maps be included with the packets to assist
the Board members in identifying the lot locations . Carl
will ensure this is done.
Judy Jacobson moved to approve the minutes of the last meet-
ing , as read. Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion car-
ried unanimously.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
a 8 : 20 PM.
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Carl E. Walker
Board Coordinator
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December 26, 1997
Atlantic Beach Tree Board
Re: Lot 77, Selva Linkside
Mills and Darlene Rowland
Dear Tree Board Members:
You approved our application for tree removal in October. We designed our
new house to save as many trees as possible but have realized that two trees
will be too close to the foundation. We contacted a tree surgeon to trim and
fertilize the trees to allow them the best possible chance for survival. He
advised us that the 18" live oak on the front of the property will probably fall
when the roots on the side and back of the tree are cut for the stemwall. It is
already leaning toward the street. In addition the tree has a fungus on it, the
bottom limbs would have to be removed, and the elevation of the root ball
that would have to be cut is above the ground level. The second tree that
would need to be removed is the 8" live oak in front of the house. We have
realized that this tree will be right in the path of the sidewalk to the front
door.
As much as we hate to remove these trees, we feel it will be better to do it now
than to damage the trees during construction and have to remove them later.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Darlene Rowland
273-8824 (w)
247-6881 (h)