HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2013.08.01AGENDA
BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
August 1, 2013 @ 6:30 PM
(New Location)
BURLINGAME RECREATION CENTER
850 BURLINGAME AVE —Art Room
I. ROLL CALL
II. MINUTES
1) June 6, 2013
2) June 18, 2013
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. FROM THE FLOOR Speakers may address the Commission concerning any matter over which the
Commission has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda. Additional public comments
on agenda action items will be heard when the Commission takes up those items. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State
local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda.
Speakers are asked to fill out a "request to speak" card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff, although
provision of name, address or other identifying information is optional. Speakers are limited to three minutes each,
although the Commission may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
V. OLD BUSINESS
1) 2013 Business Landscape Award
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1) Appeal at 505 Howard Avenue for the denied removal of one private Palm tree.
2) BSD Landscape Plan
3) 2014 Business Landscape Award
4) Fresh Market
VII. REPORTS
1) Staff
2) Chairperson
3) Commissioners
VIII. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Next Regular Meeting_ September 5, 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.burlingame.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
August 1, 2013
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairperson
Dittman.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Dittman, Commissioners Hunt, Hinckle and Kirchner
Absent: Commissioner McQuaide
Staff: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Parks Supervisor/City Arborist Disco and Parks & Recreation
Administrative Secretary, Helley.
MINUTES - Minutes of the June 6, 2013 and June 18, 2013 meetings were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Business Landscape Award
Commissioners discussed moving the Business Landscape Award presentation from September 16' to
October 7t' Council meeting. Staff will request to move the date.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Appeal at 505 Howard Avenue. Private Palm tree removal denied by Arborist.
Arborist Disco presented the reasons for the denial of removal of the private Palm tree. The tree is in good
condition, shows no signs of disease and appears to be structurally sound. The Palm tree needs to be
properly maintained by periodically removing the dead fronds.
Open Public Hearing — 3 minutes to speak
None
Appeal Hearing — 10 minutes
Appellant Mr. Mannina, property owner at 135 Dwight Road had his attorney, Mark Hudak speak on his
behalf. Mr. Hudak stated his client views the Palm tree as dangerous. The large Palm fronds fall in his
driveway and backyard. He stated the fundamental problem is the location of the tree, it is difficult to
get equipment in to trim it, and the tree needs to be climbed in order to trim. With pictures, Mr. Hudak
stated the tree is a documented danger.
Respondent Jennifer and Daniel Weisman, property owners at 505 Howard Avenue stated they were
aware the previous owners did not maintain the Palm tree. Until they received the letter from
Mr.Mannina's attorney they were not aware that the large Palm fronds were falling on Mr. Mannina's
property. The Weisman's had several estimates for tree trimming and want to keep the tree but when
they received the letter from Mr. Mannina, they decided to go through with the Private Tree Removal
process to maintain good relations with their neighbor.
Rebuttal — 2 minutes
Appellant Mr. Hudak stated that his client was confused; they thought the respondent's wanted to remove
the tree. Mr. Hudak questioned if the promise of maintenance to the tree would be followed.
Respondent — None
Commissioners Discussion
Commissioners discussed the trimming practice of climbing the tree with spikes and if it is harmful to the
tree. Arborist Disco stated it can be harmful to the tree, but it is done often if there is no other option.
Commissioner Hinckle moved to deny the appeal since the Palm tree is healthy and sound. The property
owners do not wish to remove the tree; and promise to maintain the tree as required to mitigate future
fronds falling. Commissioner Kirchner seconded the motion as read. The motion passed with
Commissioners Hinckle, Kirchner and Dittman in favor and Commissioner Hunt opposed. (3 to 1)
The decision of the Beautification Commission can be appealed to the City Council within ten days of the
Commission's action. In Order to appeal, an appeal letter and $255.00 appeal fee, payable to the City of
Burlingame must be submitted to the city clerk before 5pm on the tenth calendar day on
August 21, 2013.
2. BSD Landscape Plan at Hoover School
Arborist Disco stated BSD will send finished plan as soon as they have it.
3.2014 Business Landscape Award
The Commissioners discussed new ways for obtaining nominations for the Business Landscape Award.
Commissioner Kirchner made motion to modify the process for gathering nominations for the Business
Landscape Award to promote through electronic means and commission nominations. Commissioner
Hinckle seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
4. Fresh Market
Commissioner Hunt reported that there is a lot of debris left after the Fresh Market. She reported it to the
Chamber and they will be monitoring it.
REPORTS
1. Parks Supervisor/City Arborist Disco
1. The Community Garden is being built at Bayside fields. Three small trees were taken out, the ground was
leveled and fences being built.
2. Parks Division is interviewing for a new Park Maintenance Worker I.
3. The Parks Division is in contract with CalFire and the Department of Corrections to have a fire crew twice
a week for 4 hrs a day to recreate a shaded fuel break in Mills Canyon. They are currently working from
Arguello to Sebastian removing all weeds and wood debris. They will be working in the Canyon until
December.
4. A meeting is scheduled for Saturday 8/10 to get the community input on improvements at Bayside Dog
Park. Discussion will include improvements for shade, water and seating.
2. Commissioner Dittman
Commissioner Dittman inquired how the Council voted on the Hoover School Appeal. She also asked
why the Public Art proposed change to the charter was not on the agenda. Director Glomstad stated
that there was more work to be done before it was ready to be presented to Council.
3. Commissioner Hinckle
Commissioner Hinckle reported hearing concerns that the businesses are suffering during the Burlingame
Avenue streetscape construction.
4. Commissioner Kirchner
Commissioner Kirchner would like to do a scrolling power point presentation of previous Business Landscape
Award winners and highlight the new one at the Council presentation. He would like to have the 2014
Business Landscape award time line placed on the next agenda.
5. Commissioner McQuaide
Absent
6. Commissioner Hunt
Commissioner Hunt stated she will start up her stop sign visibility campaign.
The next Beautification Commission meeting is September 5, 2013. There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gina Borba
Recording Secretary
City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept.
850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 @°
BUPLIN9.1 KE phone: (650) 558-7330 • fax: (650) 696-7216
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July 11, 2013
Carr McClellan Ingersoll Thompson & Horn
Mark D. Hudak
216 Park Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: APPEAL REGARDING THE DENIAL TO REMOVE THE CITY OWNED PALM
TREE @ 505 HOWARD AVENUE - BURLINGAME
We are in receipt of the enclosed letter appealing the denial to remove the City Owned Palm tree at
505 Howard Avenue. The appeal will be forwarded to the Burlingame Beautification Commission
and a hearing will be scheduled for the meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2013.
The Beautification Commission meets at 6:30 PM at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850
Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, (Conference Room) should you wish to attend and address the
Commission regarding this matter. The appellant, property owner and adjacent property owners are
also being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission
meeting and make any comments if they wish to do so. If you have any questions, please contact our
office at (650) 558-7330.
Sincerely,
Bob Disco
Parks Supervisor/Arborist
Enclosures
CC: Mr. Mannina
135 Dwight Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Property Owner
515 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Property Owner
138 Clarendon Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Jennifer & Daniel Weisman
505 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Property Owner
519 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Property Owner
503 Howard Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Property Owner
143 Dwight Road
Burlingame, CA 94010