12-18-95 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of December 18 , 1995
The Board held its regular meeting on Monday, December 18 , in
the City Commission Chambers . Present were :
Hope Van Nortwick, Chairman Mae Jones
Jim Pelkey Rick Beaver
Staff : George Worley, Designee Carl Walker, Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 PM by Hope Van Nort-
wick, Chairman.
The first item of business was consideration of the tree re-
moval application for property at Lot # 28 , Unit # 3 , Ocean-
walk. Michael Hall , builder, was present to discuss the plans
with the Board . The property owner, Mrs . Leibecki , was also
in attendance .
Mr. Hall pointed out that the plans had previously been ap-
proved by the Oceanwalk Architectual Review Committee and a
copy of their approval was submitted. A copy of a tree sur-
geon' s written report/proposal was also attached describing
the reason why the 16" bay tree was proposed for removal .
There was discussion on the planting of replacement trees at
the northern property line area of the lot to provide a tree
canopy/barrier between the two lots . Mrs . Leibecki advised
that 4 of the palms being removed were to be relocated on the
property. Both the builder and property owner were in agree-
ment to the replacement trees as recommended by the Board.
Rick Beaver moved to approve the application with the addi-
tion of 3 - 3" to 3 1/2" DBH hardwood trees to be replaced
on the lot at locations of the homeowners choice . Mae Jones
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Under old business , the tree planting agreement with Tiffany
by the Sea was discussed . George Worley advised that he had
spoken with Safa Mansouri who expected the trees to arrive
within a week. George had informed Mr. Mansouri that the
planting should take place by the end of the year. After fur-
ther discussion, it was decided to send Mr. Mansouri a letter
confirming the agreement and requiring the planting within 10
days . Carl will send the letter over Hope ' s signature .
George also reported that a letter had been sent to Frank
Thrower a few days following the last Board meeting regarding
the violations at the construction site on West 7th Street
in Section H . Mr. Thrower was given 14 days to correct the
violations or the matter will be turned over to Code Enforce-
ment for further handling .
Hope Van Nortwick advised of the proceedings at the most re-
cent City Commission meeting on the proposed tree ordinance
amendment . The end result was that final action was deferred
until the Commission' s second meeting in January. A workshop
will be held prior to that meeting for further review by the
Commission of the proposed amendment . The landscape ordinance
governing commercial property was passed and enacted with
little discussion.
It was announced that Judy Jacobson was appointed to fill the
Board position created by Tom Frohne' s resignation. As of
January 31 , there will be another Board member position open
due to the expiration of Jim Pelkey' s current term.
Rick Beaver advised that he had observed that the tree bar-
ricades at Donner Park had been removed to allow access of
construction vehicles to the site . George will look into and
ensure that the barricades will be replaced . Rick emphasized
the importance of ordinance enforcement during construction.
Mae Jones moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting ,
as written. Hope Van Nortwick seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at
8 : 35 PM.
Respectfully submitted ,
Jim Pelkey
Secretary
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