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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2009.02.05AGENDA B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 2009 - 6: 00 PM CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD - Conference Room A Burlingame, CA I. ROLL CALL — Introduction of New Commissioners 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. A.-bor rDay/Saturday, March '?, 2009—Bayside Park/Report 2. Business Landscape Award 2009 — Committee Report 3. Networking with Realtors Regarding Community Tree Information VI. NEW BUSINESS I.. Appeal of the Permitted Removal of a Private Redwood Tree g.. 1553 Meadow Lane 2. Commission's Level of Involvement - Broadway Planters 3. Commission's Volunteer Monitoring of Grant Trees/Guidelines 4. Street Tree Fundraising Committee Appointment VH.J. REPORTS 1. Staff 2. Chairperson 3. Commissioners Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2009— City Hall NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at (650) 558-7323 at least 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 Beautification Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at 850 Burlingame Ave during normal business hours. . � � \.: 2�\\� \\\ ^ -:.,: *v,� w . .2 -,>m ` � © `� ƒ{ \ »fy,\J:l� >: ,� �%-%.t\! `b.� :: . . ::z.� -.> � . .<y..,.,,: ©; >\ /� \\ A»� * � � � � � ��%� /������ ` � /¥\ y \ \y � y /� y �� a / y,,...< : Dear Realtor Since you are the major contact with any potential new resident moving to Burlingame, the Burlingame Beautification Commission has put together an information packet concerning the tree policy for our city that we encourage you to share with your clients. Burlingame is an official Tree City, USA that values the mature grand canopy landscape. We believe that an educated community is beneficial to maintaining the harmony of this concept. You will find enclosed specifics and support material that address this philosophy. Please feel free to contact the Commission if you have any further questions or concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Leslie McQuaide Beautification Commission Enclosures: Benefits of trees iwaluation Guide for Removal of Street Trees --Resident Appeal Process Form CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME BY BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 rye° t' Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 .. Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org January 26, 2009 Erin Stannard 1528 Westmoor Road Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A PROTECTED REDWOOD TREE @ 1533 MEADOW LANE - BURLINGAME We are in receipt of your letter appealing the approval to remove a protected Redwood tree at the above address. Your appeal will be presented to the Burlingame Beautification Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting of Thursday, February 5, 2009. Pursuant to City Ordinance, the applicant and your neighbors are being sent copies of this letter as well as your letter appealing the removal, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any. comments. The Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. at the Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, should you wish to attend and address the Commission regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Greg Foell Acting Parrs Superintendent MUM CC: Sharon O'Byrne 1533 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 Eric & Daniele Botelho 1529 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 Paul Sahlin, Jr. Janine Poimiroo 1537 Meadow Lane 1532 Westmoor Road �" Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 ��v� \�o 9 City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in reference to your letter dated January 8th regarding the removal of Redwood Tree at 1533 Meadow Lane, Burlingame, CA. I am asking that you reconsider this decision. This tree is 80 years or older and is therefore of historical significance not just to myself but to the surrounding community as well. It adds to the character and beauty of the landscape, and its absence would noticeably detract from the surroundings and, consequently, the value of the surrounding homes. Myself and many residents of this neighborhood would like this situation to be reassed It is with great sadness that we have seen so many trees removed in Burlingame over the years --particularly in a city which has been known over the years as the "City of Trees". Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, OA",- Erin Stannard 1528 Westmoor Rd Burringame, Ca 94010 v I ,zZ — Al"N 111*N CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT U RLIN6AME 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 �D�rODgT�D� Fax (650).696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org January 8, 2009 Sharon O'Byrne 1533 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF REDWOOD TREE @ 1533 MEADOW LANE - BURLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of one Redwood tree in the rear left hand comer of the back garden of the property at the above address and have made the following determination: 1) The Redwood tree is structurally unsound, having multiple co -dominant trunks. 2) The tree's root system is causing some damage to surrounding hardscape. 3) Replacement with one 24-inch box size tree will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090. Therefore, I intend to issue a permit for the removal of the tree subject to the provisions of the Burlingame Municipal Code. If you agree with the conditions, please sign the enclosed permit and return in the self addressed envelope BEFORE January 21, 2009. Adjacent property owners listed below are also receiving notification of this decision. Appeals to this decision or any of its conditions or findings, must be filed in writing to our office by January 21, 2009 as provided in Section 11.06.080 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 11.06). The permit will be issued on January 21, 2009, if no appeal has been received by that date. Our office may be contacted at (650) 558-7330 if you should have any questions. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/kh CC: Eric & Daniele Botelho Paul Sahhn, Jr. 1529 Meadow Lane 1537 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Janine Poimiroo Erin Stannard TR 1532 Westmoor Road 1528 Westmoor Road �- Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT �— 850 BURLINGAME A VENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 (650) 558-7330 The undersigned] owner of the property at: ADDRESS: / S� 3 C�6 6,J ' (print or type) hereby applies for a permit to remove or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected tree(s): SPECIES ��"CIRCUMFERENCE T 0 LOCATION ON PROPERTY�� WORK TO BE PERFORMED REASON WORK IS NECESSARY (Please use back ofform for additional comments) NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREE(S) OWNER (Print) ShtLran MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A �3 3EC ti� $75. 00 CHECK TO: CITY OF BURLINGAME ADDRESS Attach any supporting documentation you may have (Example: Report from an Independent Arborist). PHONE Pd r_� � 1�l 4-7 . Y� fi�65�� 6%%- 17d (c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ -------------------- PERMIT This permit allows the applicant to remove orprune the above listed tree(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 11.06). By signing this permit, the applicant acknowledges receipt of a copy of Chapter 11.06, and agrees to comply with its provisions and all conditions listed below; and that all appeals have expired or been resolved. OWNER CITY ARBORIST PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR CONDITIONS: LfE24 - inch box size landscape tree(s) will be required and may be planted anywhere on the property. If conditions are not met within: the allotted time as specified in Section 11.06.080, payment of $400 for each tree into the tree replacement fund will be required. DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE NO replacement(s) required Contact the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 when removal(s) completed PERMIT EXPIRES This work should be done by qualified tree professionals and a copy of this permit must be available at the job site at all times when work is being performed w 41+ ko �'a � .• �¢'�' i5 is ..t 3 { v1 4 '',$ ,a ; b o- 4 Pkt-�i" xL K Evil.R 7 _*OOI� a. fl)JIF IT .4 Awe "7 46. ,ok NOW"" - - -47 - .. ON r� t' -- �L Y v xSuL 9?. i17 y j, � 'd •,y1 ,•lyh vA e,. 4 t S p CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME B� BU RLIN1 GE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AM 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org February 11, 2009 Sharon O'Byrne 1533 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A PROTECTED REDWOOD TREE @ 1533 MEADOW LANE - BURLINGAME At its meeting of February 5, 2009, the Beautification Commission voted 5 -1 -1 (absent) to uphold the appeal and deny the City Arborists approval to remove the Redwood tree at the above address. The decision was based on the Commissions findings that other options such as pruning and/or cabling might be considered instead. However, as part of the motion, the Commission indicated re -consideration of the application at a future meeting after receipt of a report by an independent certified arborist. You may obtain an independent certified arborist report and return for re -consideration at a Beautification Commission meeting or you may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council in writing by March 2°d. If you appeal 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. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Greg Foell Parks Superintendent us CC: Erin Stannard TR Eric & Daniele Botelho Jean Ann Carroll 1528 Westmoor Road 1529 Meadow Lane 1525 Meadow Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Paul Sahlin, Jr. Janine Poimiro Susan Gambrioh Mark Zagorski 1537 Meadow Lane 1532 Westmoor Road 1541 Westmoor Road 1536 Westmoor Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department Broadway Responsibilities Park Division Responsibilities 1. Tree maintenance and replacement 2. Landscape maintenance (tree wells, side alley, side streets) 3. Plant replacement 4. All irrigation Broadway Merchants Responsibilities 1. All plant material in pots on Broadway ( Parks takes care of irrigation) 2. Large pots on the side streets or any other pot that was added to the streetscape after original landscape installation. 3. The Merchants are responsible for the lights that are on the trees; they maintain those and replace and loosen the wires as needed to proper growth of the tree. There is no written agreement for this arrangement but the details were confirmed with Bob Disco, Park Supervisor and Jane Gomery, the original project manager. 5% �3w Ella VOW '300 .34 f*"*l jf!4'i�jwl kLvvbt bw rYt'' --v 0, VIS KAM Box W-- -n e. w:� -5;t, IOT 91 ti Sao lis RAJ 16t CAI tw CYA,