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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2013.05.02AGENDA BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MAY 2, 2013 @ 6:30 PM (New Location) BURLINGAME RECREATION CENTER 850 BURLINGAME AVE — Conference Room I. ROLL CALL II. MINUTES III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. FROM THE FLOOR (at this time, persons in the audience may speak on any item on the agenda or any other matter. The Ralph M. Brown Act prohibits the Commission from acting on a matter which is not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes.) V. OLD BUSINESS 1) Business Landscape Award Committee report on nomination and Publicity/Distribution progress. 2) Discussion to add Burlingame Beautification Commission responsibilities to include Public Art VI. NEW BUSINESS 1) Appeal at 1701 Davis Drive, City owned Magnolia tree removal denied. VII. REPORTS 1) Staff 2) Chairperson 3) Commissioners VIII. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS Next Regular Meeting_ June 6, 2013 NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (650) 558-7330 at lease 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is available for review at the Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, during normal office hours. The Agendas and minutes are also available on the City's website: www.burlin ag me.org. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Burlingame Beautification Commission regarding any items on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at 850 Burlingame Avenue during normal business hours. BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION May 2, 2013 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:34 pm by Chairperson Dittman. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Dittman, Commissioners Hunt and Kirchner Absent: Commissioner McQuaide and Hinckle Staff: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks Supervisor/City Arborist Disco and Parks & Recreation Secretary, Borba. MINUTES - Minutes of the April 4, 2013 meeting were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was submitted to the Commissioners from Deborah Payne regarding the potential removal of 41 trees, including 4 protected size tree, at the Hoover School site. Burlingame School District is not under City of Burlingame jurisdiction but is trying to follow City of Burlingame policies. The School District proposes to replace the same number of trees as removed in different locations on the property. PUBLIC COMMENT None OLD BUSINESS 1. Business Landscape Award Three nominations were submitted for the Business Landscape Award. 1. Blue Line Pizza— 1108 Burlingame Ave. 2. Urban Bistro — 270 Lorton Ave. 3. Commercial Building — 1601 Bayshore Blvd The Commissioners will conduct site visits to these location and vote at the June meeting. 2. Public Art Commissioner Dittman discussed with the Commissioners verbiage changes to the BBC charter to include Public Art. NEW BUSINESS Appeal at 1701 Davis Dr., City owned Magnolia tree removal denied by Arborist. Park Supervisor/City Arborist Disco stated that the homeowner at 1701 Davis Drive requested the removal of the City owned Magnolia tree, located on Coronado Way side of the property, due to the damage the roots have caused to the surrounding sidewalk, driveway and brick planter boxes. The neighbor at 1657 Coronado Way also requested removal. Based on the City arborist report, the Magnolia is a healthy, well maintained tree with good vigor and form. It is in fair to good health with no structural defects. The root system is extensive, reaching into the sidewalk, rock planting area and has disrupted the resident's brick planter box and neighbor's driveway approach and walkway. Tree scored 65 out of 100 with City's "Criteria for Street Tree Removal" form. A minimum score of 100 warrants removal. Public Works removed and replaced the sidewall, driveway approach, and part of the walkway during the recent sidewalk replacement project. Significant amounts of roots were removed during sidewalk replacement. Chairperson Dittman inquired if the roots were invading the water main box. Arborist Disco responded that this was not an issue that he was aware of. Commissioner Hunt asked for confirmation that the sidewalk was replaced one week ago. Arborist Disco confirmed that Public Works did replace the sidewalk a week ago during the 50150 side walk repair program. Commissioner Kirchner was curious if the street was a themed block. Arborist Disco replied it was not. He also asked if 10 feet from the face of the curb is considered a street tree. Arborist Disco confirmed that information. Chairperson Dittman then opened the hearing to the Public. Roland Bueno — 1657 Coronado Way. Mr. Bueno stated the following: He purchased the property on Coronado eight years ago. His neighbor Florence Junge who is in her 90's owns the house at 1701 Davis Drive with her nephew. The tree has grown a lot in the last few years and the roots are huge. When the concrete was lifted for sidewalk replacement the roots were six inches in diameter. Florence Junge's walkway is lifted and it is a safety issue and liability to the City. Mr. Bueno is requesting the Commission reverse the decision and approve removal and replacement of the Magnolia tree. There being no further comments from the floor, Chairperson Dittman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kirchner asked if Magnolia tree's root systems are shallow and would further root pruning be harmful to the tree. Arborist Disco responded that Magnolia trees do have a shallow root system and are sensitive to root pruning, but additional root pruning can be done to this Magnolia tree and it should recover. Commission Kirchner also inquired if there was any damage to the foundation. Mr. Bueno responded no, just cracks in the driveway. Commissioner Hunt asked if Mr. Bueno, in 2005 had he seen any roots or uplifting of the driveway. Mr. Bueno responded no, but in the last few years the roots under his neighbor's planter box and his driveway has caused cracking. Chairperson Dittman wanted to know how long the property owner at 1701 Davis Drive had lived there. Mr. Bueno said he thought she was the original owner and they had lived there since the 1950's. Commissioner Hunt stated that sewer laterals throughout the City have been compromised by roots for years. Chairperson Dittman stated that she noticed the tree roots were all headed downhill. Commissioner Kirchner commented that there is sustainable landscaping there with the Magnolia and the Junipers. He stated he had concerns that if the tree was to be removed and replaced, would it be watered and cared for. He also stated that sidewalk repair from root damage happens all over the City. Commission Kirchner said it was a tough decision but would side with the side of the tree. Commissioner Kirchner moved that the Commission deny the appeal, since the tree is healthy and sound, and recommend that the resident root prune and install root barriers throughout landscape. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion. Commissioners Dittman, Kirchner and Hunt were all in favor (3) none opposed (0) and (2) were absent. REPORTS 1. Parks Supervisor/City Arborist Disco 1. The Tree Crew is close to completing the April planting. 96 trees will be planted. Next planting is scheduled for October. 2. The Park staff added new wood chips to Village Park playground and new sand to Village, Washington, Pershing and Ray playgrounds. 3. The annual Sycamore pruning has been completed. The section pruned was behind BHS from Burlingame Ave to Toyon Dr. The Tree Crew will now focus on the remaining varieties in this area with an expected completion date in September/October. 4. The Landscape Crew continues routine maintenance and landscaping on City parks, parking lots, islands and public buildings. Annual plantings will be installed soon. 5. Bocce Ball Court update: The Landscape Crew has installed new planters and shrubs plus three new picnic tables and one BBQ pit. Final oyster shell material for bocce surfacing will be installed in the upcoming weeks and the project is scheduled for completion by the end of May. 2. Parks and Recreation Secretary Borba Public comment protocol 3. Commissioner Dittman Commissioner Dittman asked that the Commission be notified if the appeal at 1701 Davis Drive goes to Council. Commissioner Dittman will not be in attendance at the June Meeting. 4. Commissioner Hinckle Absent 5. Commissioner Kirchner Commissioner Kirchner will not be in attendance at the June Meeting. 6. Commissioner McQuaide Absent 7. Commissioner Hunt Commissioner Hunt complimented the tree crew on the Sycamore pruning; she said they did a beautiful job. The next Beautification Commission meeting is June 6, 2013. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, gitm Xo46a Gina Borba Recording Secretary May 8, 2013 William P. Junge and Florence Junge 2320 Corte De La Jara Pleasanton, CA 94566 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE A CITY OWNED MAGNOLIA TREE @ 1701 DAVIS DRIVE - BURLINGAME At the Beautification Commission meeting of May 2, 2013, the Beautification Commission voted 3-0-2 (absent) to deny the appeal to remove the City owned Magnolia tree at the above address. The Commission denied the appeal since the tree is healthy and sound and recommends that the resident root prune and install root barriers throughout landscape. If you wish to appeal this decision to the City Council, your appeal must be accompanied with a $255 fee (made payable to the City of Burlingame) and delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010 no later than 5pm on May 24, 2013. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Bob Disco City Arborist/Parks Supervisor bd/gb CC: Roland Bueno 1657 Coronado Way Burlingame, CA 94010 Property Owner 1652 Coronado Way Burlingame, CA 94010 Property Owner 1653 Coronado Way Burlingame, CA 94010 Property Owner Property Owner Property Owner 1656 Coronado Way 1611 Davis Dr. 1700 Davis Dr Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010