11-18-96 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of November 18 , 1996
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, November 18 , in
the City Commission Chambers. Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairperson Judy Jacobson
Mae Jones Rick Bell
Staff: George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
Hope Van Nortwick called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 PM.
The first application for tree removal was on the east 41 . 5 '
of Lot # 4 , Block # 76 , Sec . H. Wayne Haddock, representing
Pulte Home Corporation, was present for the Board review of
the plans . The application and related site plan propose re-
moval of 2 pine trees totaling 26" DBH and 1 water oak with a
12" DBH. No other protected trees are indicated for removal .
The plans also identify 1-5" DBH maple to remain on the lot
as mitigation.
Some confusion was expressed by Board members as to which
trees were flagged for removal on the site . It was explained
that the adjacent lot, also owned by Pulte, has been flagged
for tree removal although the application for that property
has not yet come before the Board. Members voiced concern
that trees could be removed prior to Board approval due to
the flagging on the lot . Mr. Haddock assured the Board that
this would not occur.
Following additional discussion, Rick Bell moved to accept
the plans for removal of 1-12" DBH oak and 2 pines totaling
26" DBH, with the mitigation shown of a 5" DBH maple and
with an additional 8" DBH of hardwood trees and 6" DBH of
oaks to be replaced on site . Mae Jones seconded and the mo-
tion unanimously passed.
There was no representative present for the request for re-
consideration on tree removal at 602 Sherry Drive. The Board
deferred that item until later in the meeting. Nancy Mullins ,
property owner at 1982 Sherry Drive, was present. She ex-
plained that she was requesting removal of an additional four
pine trees with a total of 47" DBH. This is proposed due to a
decked area to be added to the residence under construction.
The plans also specify 3 river birch totaling 9" DBH and one
3" DBH crepe myrtle as replacement trees .
Although the site plan does not show set-back lines, the
Board calculated, based on the scale shown on the survey,
that only one of the pines , with a 12" DBH, was a protected
tree . The mitigation by replacement trees , as indicated on
the application and survey, was sufficient mitigation. Judy
Jacobson moved to accept the proposal , noting that the 12"
DBH pine to be removed would be replaced with a total of 12"
DBH of river birch and crepe myrtle, exceeding the mitigation
requirements. Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
There was still no one present to represent the property at
602 Sherry Drive. George Worley explained that the applicant
was under the impression that a 13" DBH cedar tree approved
for removal would not be counted as it appeared to have been
struck with lighting and was in poor health. However, neither
the motion made nor the minutes of the meeting reflect this .
The tree has since been removed and its condition cannot be
verified. The applicant has paid the total amount assessed
into the tree fund but feels a partial reimbursement is due.
Following a brief discussion, Hope Van Nortwick moved to deny
the request for reconsideration and reimbursement and that
the original application approval will remain, as passed. Mae
Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Under old business, ordinance enforcement was discussed and
George advised that Board mitigation requirements were being
enforced prior to a C.O. being issued on any property. He
will provide a listing of all C.O. ' s issued since October 1
at the next Board meeting . Judy Jacobson distributed to all
present a copy of the "Tree Board Compliance Log" for their
review. It was announced that the revised landscape plan for
the Atlantic Theater would be presented to the Community De-
velopment Board at their meeting on Tuesday, November 19.
Judy Jacobson moved to approve the minutes of the last meet-
ing, as written. Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion
unanimously passed.
With o further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 : 20 PM.
R chard Beaver
S. retary
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