HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 2014.03.06BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
March 6, 2014
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairperson
Hinckle.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Hinckle, Commissioners Hunt, Dittman, McQuaide and Kirchner.
Staff: Park & Rec Director Glomstad, Parks Supervisor/Arborist Disco and Parks Secretary Borba.
MINUTES
Minutes of the February 6, 2014 meeting were approved with the following change made
to Reports/Commissioner Dittman — "Commissioner Dittman comment on an interesting article stating the
Eucalyptus trees started as an invasive species and are now indigenous and that we should appreciate the Eucalyptus
trees belonging here as part of our landscape."
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Dinner — Friday, March 21, 2014 at 6:00pm
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Re -Assessment at 1321 Paloma Avenue, Removal of Redwood #7 Denied
Arborist Disco read the staff report. The Commissioners reviewed the new information submitted by the
resident at 1317 Paloma Ave., and the structural report submitted by the Property Owner, Patrick Gilson.
Commissioner McQuaide confirmed that the house was purchased 6 month ago and there was not a
structural report submitted to the Commission from the purchase of the house. Arborist Disco stated that
the property owner Patrick Gilson has submitted two Protected Tree Removal Permits, one in August of
2013 for removal of one Redwood tree that was approved and one in December of 2013 for the removal of
nine Redwood trees, four of the nine trees were approved for removal. She also asked if the garden wall at
the neighbor's property was damaged when he bought the house because to her it looks like it has been
damaged awhile. Arborist Disco stated that there is no proof that the roots of the Redwood tree #7 have
caused the damage to the neighbor's porch or foundation. Commissioner Kirchner asked if building plans
have been submitted yet. Arborist Disco stated per a phone conversation with the property owner that he
was not sure if Patrick Gilson was going to submit plans. Commissioner Dittman stated that Redwood tree
#7 remains healthy, no status change. Commissioner McQuaide moved to deny the re -assessment appeal of
Redwood tree #7 since the new information provided, which included the structural report and a letter from
the resident at 1317 Paloma Ave., does not present adequate evidence that the roots from this particular tree
are causing significant damage to the neighbors structure. Therefore, it does not meet the requirements in
the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. Commissioner Dittman seconded the motion and
all were in favor; none opposed, motion passed (5-0).
2. Arbor Day
Five Redwood trees will be planted at Arbor Day at Bayside Fields Community Garden on
Friday, March 7" at 10:30am.
3. 2014 Business Landscape Award
Secretary Borba reported that one application had come in. Commissioners confirmed that
May 1, 2014 is the cut off for all applications for the 2014 award.
NEW BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad
Director Glomstad reported that the new brochure has arrived for Spring/Summer and that registration opens up
on March 191h. She also reported that for a one year trial period during the School year off leash hours will
increase in Washington Park ball field and Cuernavaca Park ball field. Director Glomstad also reported that the
mid -year budget review was completed. The Parks and Recreation Department will be requesting almost one
million dollars in CIP projects for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Director Glomstad is not able to attend the April
Beautification Commission Meeting.
2. Commissioner Hinckle
Commissioner Hinckle reported that she could not attend the April Beautification Commission Meeting.
She asked Arborist Disco how the newly planted trees on Burlingame Avenue Streetscape are doing.
Arborist Disco said they have not leafed out yet but he is optimistic. Commissioner Hinckle also stated
that Burlingame residents have commented that there are fewer Eucalyptus trees on El Camino Real and
they are concerned about the potential of an additional 26 Eucalyptus trees being removed at Floribunda.
3. Commissioner Kirchner
Commissioner Kirchner asked if Skyline south of Trousdale was Caltrans Property. On maps there is a
park called Pine Hollow. Arborist Disco stated that a portion of that is City property and is being
considered as the site for the new Fire Station.
4. Commissioner McQuaide
Commissioner McQuaide invited everyone to join her at the Community Garden to hear guest speaker Elaine
Webber speak on Saturday, March 8' from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
5. Commissioner Hunt
None
6. Commissioner Dittman
None
The next Beautification Commission meeting is April 3, 2014. There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 7:14pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gina Borba
Recording Secretary