09-09-92 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of Meeting of September 9, 1992
The Board met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 9, in the City Commission Chambers. Present were:
John Weldon, Jr. Jim Pelkey
Hope Van Nortwick
Carl Walker, Coordinator
Guests: Michael Bruce, Andy Fuxa, Frank Thrower, Dean
Russell
John Weldon, acting as Chairman in the absence of Carolyn
Woods, called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.
The first tree removal application for consideration was for
property described as Lot # 5, Unit # 3, Oceanwalk. Mr.
Bruce, property owner, was present. It was questioned as to
why oaks in the rear of the lot were to be removed although
there were riot in or adjacent to the house footprint. Mr.
Bruce responded that this intended to provide a sodded back-
yard for children' s play. There was also discussion regard-
ing the removal of 3 other trees proposed for removal.
Hope Van Nortwick moved to accept the plans with the provis-
ion that a 14" oak in the south setback of the property, a
12" oak in the rear of the lot, and a 12" oak to the front of
the garage/driveway, be saved. Special attention is to be
paid to the barricading of the oak cluster at the front
corner of the driveway. Jim Pelkey seconded the motion which
unanimously passed. The three (3) trees to be saved were so
indicated on the plans.
Andy Fuxa, representing Centex Builders, was present to dis-
cuss the application for Lot # 49, Selva Linkside. Specifics
on the proposed replacement trees was considered, resulting
in a motion by Hope Van Nortwick to accept the plans, as
proposed, with the provision that the replacement trees be
two (2) maples and one (1) oak, each of a minimum of 4" DBH.
Jim Pelkey seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The application for tree removal at Lot # B, Block # 9, At1.
Bch. subdivision A (7th Street) was reviewed in the presence
of Mr. Thrower, builder. Following discussion, it was moved
by Hope Van Nortwick to accept the plans, as submitted, with
the provision that both driveways be moved in order to save
two (2) palm trees in the center of the front of the lot, and
that two (2) East Palatka Holly trees be planted in the front
of the lot with placement at the owner' s discretion. The
motion was seconded by Jim Pelkey and unanimously passed.
The next four applications were discussed and reviewed with
Mr. Russell, builder. The following action was taken or,
each.
Lot # 3, with the south 10' of Lot # 2, and the north 20'
of Lot # 4, Block # 88, Sec. H. (Jasmine St. ) . It was moved
by Hope Van Nortwick to accept the plans as proposed; Jim
Pelkey seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Lot # 5, with the south 30' of Lot # 4, Block # 88, Sec. H.
(Jasmine St. ) . Hope Van Nortwick moved to accept the plans
as proposed; seconded by Jim Pelkey; motion unanimously
passed.
Lot # 3, Block # 147, Sec. H. (Jasmine St. ) . Motion by Hope
Van Nortwick to accept the plans as proposed with the builder
to exercise every effort to save a 13" water oak on the south
side of the lot. The motion passed unanimously after it was
seconded by Jim Pelkey.
Lot # 4, Block # 147, Sec. H. (Jasmine St. ) . A motion to
accept the plans as proposed was made by Hope Van Nortwick
and seconded by Jim Pelkey. It unanimously passed.
In old business, there was some further discussion or, the
action taken at the last meeting or, Selva Linkside 2. The
property at Beach Avenue and 16th, previously discussed by
the Board, was also brought up. George Worley will be asked
to give an updated report on the action taken and/or pending
by the City at that location.
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and a motion
made by Hope Van Nortwick to accept the minutes, as read.
Jim Pelkey seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
There was discussion on the amendment to the Tree Ordinance
and the need to complete the final drafting of it so that
it may be presented to the City Commission. It was agreed
to finish the final draft at the next meeting and it will
be placed on the Agenda for that purpose.
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With no further business, John Weldon adjourned the meeting
at 8:45 prn.
Res ctful,1 submitted,
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Jo Weldon, Jr.
Sec t ary
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