04-17-95 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of April 17 , 1995
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, April 17 , in
the City Hall Conference Room. Present were:
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Tom Frohne
Mae Jones
Staff: George Worley, Designee
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 PM by Hope Van Nort-
wick, Chairman, in the City Hall Conference Room.
The review of the application for Lot # 37 , Sevilla Gardens ,
the first item on the agenda, was deferred until later in the
meeting since no representative was present for discussion.
Mr. Jim Lee of Mariah Homes was in attendance for review of
the application for Lot # 83 , Unit # 1 , Oceanwalk. It was
noted by the Board that the tree survey, in error, showed the
tree measurements in circumference rather than DBH . Board
members expressed that this made it difficult to reconcile
the survey with the lot when visiting the site . The accuracy
as to exact size and location of the trees shown was also
questioned.
Mr. Lee voiced that he felt that sufficient information had
been given to act on the application but the Board again re-
iterated that the lack of an accurate survey with proper tree
measurements would not allow them to properly judge the pro-
posed tree removal .
Tom Frohne moved to defer action on the request until a more
accurate survey is presented depicting the location and DBH
of the trees on the lot . Mae Jones seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
Mr. Kenneth Garrett of 1685 Linkside Court North introduced
himself to the Board, explaining that his request to remove
four ( 4 ) trees from his property was based on his asthmatic
condition which was aggravated by the heavy pollination from
these trees . Mr. Garrett further explained that at the time
this house was built , he had been assured by a representative
of Centex Homes that all trees would be removed from the lot
as he requested .
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There was some question by both the Board and Mr. Garrett as
to whether the existing ordinance required permitting since
the property is owner occupied by Mr. Garrett . George Worley
explained that the agreement previously made by the Board
with Centex for Selva Linkside lots would require a permit
on this lot since it would be an alteration to the agreement .
Mr. Garrett outlined his handling of the matter with Centex
including the correspondence which had been exchanged. He
also advised that he had taken occupancy of the house on De-
cember 30 , 1994 and intended to live on the property during
the spring season since he also had a home in New York. After
further discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Garrett refer the
matter to Centex with the request that they work out the per-
mitting for removal of the trees to facilitate the situation.
While there was still no representative present for Lot # 37 ,
Sevilla Gardens , the Board discussed the application for that
property. The problem of entering that area was brought up
since the gates are closed but unattended. Members who had
visited the lot expressed confusion with both the survey and
the tagging of the trees . Mae Jones moved to defer action on
the lot until an accurate tree survey was presented and clear
access to the property was available. Tom Frohne seconded;
the motion carried unanimously.
George reported that the proposed amendment to the Tree Or-
dinance has passed on first reading at the last City Commis-
sion meeting and the second reading and public hearing were
set for the Commission meeting of April 24 . Hope Van Nort-
wick urged all Board members to try and attend that meeting .
George advised that he had been checking sites for compliance
with proper tree barricade practices and would continue to do
so . He also reported that he had been in contact with Safa
Mansouri of Tiffany by the Sea suggesting that Mr. Mansouri
appear before the Board rather than continue to correspond by
letter. The Board concurred that the situation should be re-
ferred to Code Enforcement because of the existing violation.
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and a motion
made by Tom Frohne to accept them, as written. Hope Van
Nortwick seconded and the motion passed unanimously. With
no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 : 05 PM.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Jim Pelkey
Secretary
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