09-23-91 v TREE CONSERVATION BOARD
Minutes of Meeting of September 23, 1991
A special meeting of the Board took place on Monday, September 23, 1991
in the Conference Room, City Hall. Attending were:
Carolyn Woods, Chairman Sandra Sheppard
Jim Pelkey Dezmond Waters
John Weldon, Jr.
George Worley, Designee
Carl Walker, Coordinator
Guest: Mr. Safa Mansouri, Tiffany by the Sea
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm, expressing that the
special meeting had been called for the purpose of consideration of the
Tree Removal Applications submitted by Mr. Mansouri, agent for Tiffany by
the Sea. The applications called for a total of 20 palm trees with DBH's
varying from 6" - 10", on three lots, described as Lots #5, 6, and 7 at
Tiffany by the Sea.
House plans for one of the proposed homes were available but site plans
for the 3 lots were not. Carolyn Woods expressed the difficulty for the
Board to reach a decision in the absence of site plans.
Copies of a letter (unsigned) which had been drafted to the Board from Mr.
Mansouri dated September 23 were distributed.
Discussion followed as to the purpose of Mr. Mansouri's appearance before
the City Commission at their regular meeting being held the same evening
in the Commission Chambers. Mr. Mansouri explained that he was addressing
the Commission for permission to reduce the dune elevation on the property
to approximately 22.5 feet. A similar- request had also been filed with the
DNR. Mr. Mansouri stated that the permit from DNR was expected within two
(2) weeks.
In reviewing the letter of September 23, it was agreed that some changes
would have to be made in order for it to be acceptable to the Board. In
Item #2, Caroler Woods explained that live oak trees to be planted on the
oceanside of the property would grow very slowly due to exposure. The num-
ber of trees was also questioned. In Item #2, it was questioned as to
what location(s) the palms to be removed were to be relocated.
Mr. Mansouri, at the suggestion of the Board, also gave a brief background
history of the property owners, expressing that they had other interests
in this area. He also advised that Mr. Ash was no longer affiliated with
the project, in any capacity.
John Weldon made changes on the drafted letter of September 23 and read
the revisions to those present. Discussion took place on additional
changes to be made.
At 8:10 pm, Mr. Mansouri and George Worley were excused from the meeting
so that they could attend the City Commission meeting, in progress, for
the purpose of Mr. Mansouri's request for a change in the dune elevation.
In their absence, the Board discussed changes proposed for the September
23 letter. It was suggested that the Board, as a whole, attend the City
Commission meeting and at 8:25 pm, Carolyn Woods called a recess for that
purpose.
The Board meeting reconvened at 9:05 pm.
Review began again on the September 23 letter and Mr. Mansouri questioned
why the letter was necessary since the Tree Ordinance of Atlantic Beach
would apply on the lots, and any future lots to be developed. It was ex-
plained by the Board that the letter of agreement could then be used for
any future applications, and that compliance with the :terms of the letter
would be required.
After further discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Mansouri would let the
owners review the letter for their agreement and that the matter could be
resolved at the next regular Board meeting of October 7.
Mr. Mansouri asked if the Board members could meet with him to assist on
the development of a restrictive landscaping plan and it was explained that
two or more Board members could not doso since this would be in violation
of Sunshine Laws.
John Weldon moved that if the Developer agrees to submit the letter pro-
posed by the Board as a part of their Tree Removal Application, then the
Board could approve the application at the next meeting. Dezmond Waters
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.
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