09-16-96 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of September 16 , 1996
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, September 16 ,
in the City Commission Chambers . Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Rick Bell
Mae Jones Judy Jacobson
Rick Beaver
Staff: George Worley, Carl Walker
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hope Van Nortwick
at 7 : 30 PM.
There was no representative present for the discussion on the
first application listed on the agenda, 1058 Little Cypress
Key. The Board delayed review of that item until later in
the meeting .
Dean Russell of Dean Russell Construction Company, introduced
himself to the Board for their review of the next four appli-
cations , all in Block # 132 , Section H. Revised site plans
were given to the Board members and Mr. Russell apologized
for the earlier plans being incomplete.
On Lot # 6 , and the south 10 ' of Lot # 5 , the removal of a 6"
oak in the front of the lot , facing 6th Street , was quest-
ioned. Mr. Russell felt it might present a hazard since the
tree leans toward the street but had no objection to saving
it , if requested.
During further discussion, George Worley pointed out that the
plans do not comply with the 15 ' setback requirement for a
corner lot secondary street. Mr. Russell advised that he had
built in the past on corner lots without this requirement .
Because of the question on setback requirements, the Board
considered withholding action on the application due to the
possibility of revision to the plans . Mr. Russell suggested
that they act on the current application and he would return
to the Board if the plans were changed. He also confirmed
that no trees would be removed from the property until such
time as the setback issue was resolved.
Hope Van Nortwick made a motion to accept the plans , as pro-
posed, with the stipulation that the oaks shown on the plans
to be saved for mitigation were preserved as protected trees
and that every effort be made to save the 6" oak facing 6th
Street . Rick Beaver seconded; the motion unanimously passed.
During discussion on the application for portions of Lot # 5
and Lot # 4 , it was determined that the 8" DBH tree listed as
"diseased" , shown on the application as an oak was actually a
pine. Its condition was discussed. The location and count
of the oaks to remain on the lot as mitigation was verified.
Judy Jacobson moved to accept the plans, as proposed. Hope
Van Nortwick seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Fol-
lowing the vote, it was suggested that Mr. Russell review the
condition of the 8" pine in the hopes that it could be saved.
On the application for portions of Lot # 4 and # 3 , there was
a brief discussion regarding the trees to be saved on the lot
for mitigation purposes . Rick Beaver moved to accept the
plans, as proposed. The motion was seconded by Rick Bell and
passed unanimously.
The application for Lot # 1 and the north 30 ' of Lot # 2 was
reviewed. Again, verification was made of the trees to re-
main on the property for mitigation. Judy Jacobson moved to
accept the plans, as presented; Rick Beaver seconded and the
motion unanimously carried.
Jim Pelkey, contractor, was present for the review of the
plans for Lot # 20, Beachside Court. The site plan was color
coded to reflect those trees to be removed, those to be saved
and those to be protected trees for mitigation. After dis-
cussion, Rick Beaver moved to accept the plans , as submitted.
Mae Jones seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
In the absence of any applicant ' s representative, the Board
reviewed the plans for removal at 1058 Little Cypress Key.
Members who had been on site voiced that they were unable to
identify those trees shown as proposed for removal . Addi-
tionally, the application did not indicate any replacement
trees or any existing trees to be used for mitigation. By
consensus, the Board agreed to defer action on the appli-
cation due to insufficient information.
In other business, Judy Jacobson passed around a notebook/log
prepared to track enforcement of Board actions taken on ap-
plications. She explained that she had found that this was
a more workable tool than by computer spreadsheet . The note-
book categorizes the actions by neighborhood or area. George
will review and update information in the book based on re-
cords at City Hall , once the notebook is completed by Judy.
Hope reported that she had met with the City Manager to fur-
ther discuss the enforcement situation. He indicated that
there were other options he would explore rather than addi-
tional funds being placed in the budget for inspections. He
will get back with Hope within the next few days.
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Board discussion followed and it was agreed that the situa-
tion should be resolved on a staff level . Hope also discussed
the incident of non-compliance with the landscape ordinance
at the newly reopened Atlantic Theater property. George Wor-
ley advised that a notice had sent to the owner to which an
extension had been requested until September 24 for a re-
sponse . Violation of the ordinance will result in the matter
being referred to Code Enforcement . George will report on
the outcome at the next regular meeting.
Hope also distributed a copy of the response she had received
from the City Manager to her letter on the Tiffany by the Sea
tree planting at Saturiba ( see copy attached) .
There was further discussion on the historic tree designation
program. Both Hope and Mae Jones have had further contacts
regarding tree nominations for the on-going project.
George reported that subsequent to the close out for appli-
cations to be considered at this meeting , No. Florida Classic
Homes submitted 2 addition applications in the hope that they
could be considered at the meeting. After reviewing the
plans and following a brief discussion, George was asked to
inform the applicant that consideration will be given at the
next regular meeting .
Rick Beaver expressed thanks to the Board for their discus-
sion of the landscape ordinance violation at the last meeting
which he was unable to attend. The letter which he had sent
on that subject was not received by Carl until the day fol-
lowing the meeting due to the Labor Day holiday.
Rick Bell moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting ,
as presented. Judy Jacobson seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
There was o further business and the meeting was adjourned
at 9 : 25 P .
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August 21, 1996
Ms. Hope Van Nortwick
826 Ocean Boulevard
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Dear Ms. Van Nortwick:
Please be advised that our City Attorney. :\lan Jensen, handled the issues relative to PHD
Development, of which you recently requested information.
I spoke with Mr. Jensen and lie indicated he would be happy to discuss this matter with
you. Mr. Jensen can be reached at 2.16,-2 BOO
If Ican be of further assistance please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Jamefs.li. Jarboe
City Manager
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Copy to: Mayor Lyman Fletcher
Alan Jensen, Esquire