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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2007.02.01M AGENDA B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 1, 2007 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD — Conference Room A Burlingame, CA I. ROLL CALL H. 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. Appeal of the denial of two private Redwood trees at 2022 Trousdale Drive 2. Appeal of the denial of one private Spruce tree at 2827 Arguello Drive 3. P.G.&E. Pruning Practices in the City of Burlingame 4. Street Tree Reforestation Project 5. Consideration of Reinstating the Landscape Award/Committee Report 6. Arbor Day — (Monday, March 5th @ Cuernavaca Park @ 10:00 am * Commission Participation 7. Green Trees for the Golden State 2006-2007 Grant — Status VI. REPORTS 1. Staff 2. Chairperson 3. Commissioners February 19, 2007 City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Dept. 850 Burlingame, California 94010 Re: 2022 Trousdale Drive - Trees To whom this may concern: We are appe g the Commissions decision to the City Council. I am enclosing the required $25 .00 check. Sincerely, �- Walter & Evelyn Reed �CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME � rarkr� � B U R E PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TENT 850 Burlingame Avenue. Burlingame, California 94010-2899 my +` Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330?f�C Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org February 2, 2007 Mrs. Evelyn Reed 2022 Trousdale Drive #10 Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE TWO PRIVATE REDWOOD TREES @ 2022 TROUSDALE DRIVE - BURLINGAME At its meeting of February 1, 2007, the Beautification Commission voted 5 - 0 - 2 (absent) to deny your appeal of the denial for the removal of two Redwood trees at the above address because the trees are healthy and beautiful, and that pruning and thinning of the trees would help to mitigate the concerns expressed. You may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council in writing by February 26th. Such letters of appeal must be accompanied with a $250 fee (made payable to the City of Burlingame) and delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, 94010. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Hendrick & Margaret Gunawan Bruno & Adriana Cadona 2823 Arguello Drive 2100 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 0M Susan & Robert Mahoney 5825 Prancing Deer Place Paso Robles, CA 93446 CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650.) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 IT* Fax (650) 696-7216 ° E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org December 19, 2006 Mrs. Walter Reed 2022 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE TWO PRIVATE REDWOOD TREES @ 2022 TROUSDALE DRIVE - BURLINGAME Your letter of December 6, 2006 appealing the denial to remove two private Redwood trees, on the Sequoia side of the property at the above address, has been received at our office. Your appeal will be placed on the February 1, 2007 agenda of the Beautification Commission meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A' at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. If you wish, you may attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission. Prior to the meeting, any other supporting documentation you may have to assist the Commission in makingtheir decision, canbeforwardedto our office at 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010• Your neighbors are also being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any comments. If you have any further questions please call our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Hendrick & Margaret vunawan 2101 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Bruno & Adriana Cadona 2100 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Susan & Robert Mahoney 5825 Prancing Deer Place Paso Robles, CA 93446 December 11, 2006 City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue, Ca 95010-2899 RE: 2022 Trousdale Drive Permit In response to your letter, I am requesting an appeal to denying a permit of the trees in question. I may have been remiss in not listing other reasons for removal of these trees but cannot meet your criteria at this time. I am requesting an extension to enable me to make arrangements to meet the criteria in the following Beautification Commission's February Agenda. My husband and I are both physically handicapped. He is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I am the care -giver (use a walker) and my free time to take care of these details is '1 limited. I will try to obtain an Arborist as soon as possible. Sincerely, Ly � Evelyn Reed (Mrs. Walter Reed) v CITY CITY OF PURLINGAM E PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BU RLINGAME 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Rpoawtce Fax (650) 696-7216 ® E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org December 6, 2006 Walter Reed 2022 Trousdale Drive 910 Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FORREMOVAL OF TWO REDWOOD TREES @ 2022 TROUSDALE DRIVE - BURLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of two Redwood trees in the front yard of the Sequoia side of the property at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) Both Redwood trees are healthy and structurally sound. 2) Criteria used to determine removal decisions of protected size trees has not been met and criteria is based on health, stability, and possible damage to property, none of which appear to be significant enough issues in this case. 3) Therefore, the application has been denied. If you wish to appeal this decision _you may: 1) Submit an independent Arborist Report supporting justifiable criteria for removal of these trees and/or any other supporting documentation you may have supporting your request for removal and, 2) Appeal this decision in writing to the Burlingame Beautification Commission, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. Any documentation must be received at our office by December 22, 2006 if you wish your appeal to be placed on the Beautification Commission's January 4' agenda. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/kh PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 B URLINGAME AVENUE BURLLVGAME, CA 94010 -(650) 558-7330 The undersigned owner of the property at: ADDRESS: D rc % J!. ✓ v a� 4 (print or type) hereby applies for a permit -toremove or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected tree(s): SPECIES ZvQ427Oy CIRCUMFERENCE 0 LOCATION ON PROPERTY WORK TO BE PERFORMED r . REASON WORK IS NECESSARY Iry ` e_tS� (Please use back of form for additional comments) NOTE: APHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREE(S) OWNER, (Print) MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A $50.`00 CHECK TO- CITY OF BURLINGAME ADDRESS 2 0 41S, Attach any, supporting documentation you may. have (Example: Report from an IndependentArborst). PHONE 1 �_ 1< =1= d------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERIVIIT This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune 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 24 - inch box size; landscape tree(s) will be required and may be planted anywhere on the property. If conditions are not feet within he allotted time as specified in Section 11. 06.080, payment of $400 for each tree` into the tree replacement fund will be required. NO replacements) required Contact the Parks Division at (650) 558- 7330 when removals) completed DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE 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 9 �If P/ _<i M& I ,T w �r _:. = . w CITY c� CITY OF BURLY1®i91-1ME �/��j j�� ,p, 4vkr 4',d BUR S' PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PAQI C��aF+ yl ,, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 m Telephone (650) 558-7300 o Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330•":' N PD FATED � Fax (650) 696-7216 a E-mail: recreation @burlingame.or- February 2, 2007 Mrs. John Chaney 2827 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE ONE PRIVATE SPRUCE TREE @ At its meeting of February 1, 2007, the Beautification Commission voted 5 - 0 - 2 (absent) to deny your appeal of the denial for the removal of a Spruce tree at the above address because the tree is a healthy, `'' beautiful tree and that root pruning and the placement of root barriers would mitigate concerns expressed. You may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council in writing by February 26th. Such letters of appeal must be accompanied with a $250 fee (made payable to the City of Burlingame) and delivered to the Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, 94010. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Mindy Min Ling Cheung, 2823 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Jimmie & Rose Jaber 2831 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 CITY o� CITY OF BURLINGANIE pares& PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTNI.ENT BU_RLINGAMEi �y. Y_ i 350 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 a Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 7: °RP°Ra,E Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org - -- December 19, 2006 Mrs. John Chaney 2827 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE ONE PRIVATE SPRUCE TREE @ 2827 ARGUELLO DRIVE - BURLINGAME Your letter of December 12, 2006 appealing the denial to remove a private Spruce tree on the northeast corner of the lot at the above address, has been received at our office. Your appeal will be placed on the February 1, 2007 agenda of the Beautification Commission meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. If you wish, -you may attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission. Prior to the meeting, any other supporting documentation you may have to assist the Commission in making their decision, can be forwarded to our office at 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010. Your neighbors are also being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any comments. If you have any further questions please call our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Mindy Min Ling Cheung Jimmie & Rose Jaber 2823 Arguello Drive 2831 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Steve Porter City Arborist City Of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 ' 1!_{� f t �;t ,�_. •dye/� L� Re: Application for Removal of 1 Spruce Tree @ 2827 Arguello Drive, and Request for Appeal Dear Steve, Thank you for visiting my property, but I had requested a call prior, so that! could be on site to meet with you. I wish to appeal your findings that our request to remove the above Spruce tree does not meet criteria to justify removal based on the reasons sited in our original application and the code sections you referenced. * By review, we stated that the roots growing toward the street have lifted a portion of the sidewalk, creating a trip hazard, and appears to have affected the telephone and cable utility boxes located at the Northeast comer of our property and possibly the PG&E utility box located in the sidewalk at the Northeast comer. * By review, City code Chapter 11.06, sections 11.06.010-11.06.100 state; (1) provides for new residential construction requirements for trees, (2) what is the definition of a protected tree and what is defined as "removal and pruning," (3) further what is defined as pruning of the radiating roots/root bail by more than 113 rd being equivalent to "removal." We would like to amend our original application "reason for removal" to include; the original sidewalk/utility vault damage and include our plans for refurbishing the front yard landscaping as noted; 1. Over time, the Spruce tree roots radiating 70+ degree arch Southerly & Westerly have grown on the surface/lawn to substantial sizes. Obviously seeking water and nutrients from the lawn sprinkler system and fertilizing. Our plans to possibly re -grade the sloping front lawn area, resod and replacement irrigation system would affect the root system substantially. 2. Due to obvious needs, we have plans to replace the wood retaining wall with possibly a concrete wall, from rear of property to street with the adjoining/Eastern property. This would afifectively (cut) the roots which are radiating Easterly into the adjoining property. 3. Repairing the sidewalk in the proper way, requires the roots parallel to the sidewalk be cut back several feet ... running for several feet, and include a root barrier or the roots will grow back. * By review, as you maybe able to surmise from the above, the Spruce tree root system will be effected certainly beyond the 1/3`d. Further that this tree is not the only tree on the property (11.06.090) and we would be willing to replace the tree, to include (this time) a root barrier, with one of a reasonable size and type agreed. Clearly in hind site this spruce tree we planted (formally a live Christmas tree) was not the best decision due to this species maturity size and root system and certainly not the best location. Based on the above amended reasons for removal, please advise if your finds would allow the tree to be removed. Pending your notice, we may well wish to appeal your findings to the commission. Regards, Christiane Chaney 2827 Arguello Dr.� Burlingame, CA 94010 Y i '1 CITY CITE' OF BURLIN GAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPAIa'INIENT HU RLINGAME 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 F Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 RpOFATSn Fax (650) 696-7216 ° E-mail recreation@burlingame.org December 1, 2006 Mrs. John Chaney 2827 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Yarkr e m a RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE SPRUCE TREE @ 2827ARGUELLO DRIVE - B URLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of one Spruce tree, on the northeast corner of the lot at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) The application does not meet the criteria used to justify removal. 2) The tree is healthy and stable. 3) The cited reason for submitting the application for removal can be mitigated by root pruning. 4) Therefore the application is denied. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by December 13, 2006 as provided in Section 11.06.080 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 11. 06). Sincerely, s ,fi,A-�iL,,, �� Steven Porter �= City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/lch Enclosure: CC: Mindy Min Ling Cheung 2823 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 M Jimmie & Rose Jaber 2831 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 B URLINGANIE A VENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 (650) 558-7330 The undersigned owner of the property at: ADDRESS: .292 ,-2,110 lJ6eivg- (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): p� , SPECIES !� LOCATION ON PROPERTY jell' if r. WORK TO BE PERFORMED AL10, n up, . 22e_ , v' REASON WORK IS NECESSARY 3 E e, BACK !2?E--F- R& A s FbR K e (Please use back of form for additional comments) NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREE(S) OWNER MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH $50.00 CHECK TO: CITY OF BURLINGAME ADDRESS Attach any supporting documentation you may have (Example: Report from an Independent Arborist). PHONE 0, ASD .- U1 z s PERART .!' s MAIM--, This permit allows the applicant to remove or prune 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 admowledges 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. XItANIQ CITY ARBORIST PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR CONDITIONS: DATE PERMIT EFFECTIVE .24 - inch box size landscape tree(s) will be required and may be planted anywliere 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 replacencent fimil will be required. NO replacements) required Contact the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 when removals) 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 '1 CITY o� CITY OF BURLINGA E i PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BU RLINGAME ' ' � - 050 Burlingame avenue, Burlingame, 'California 94010-2899 g i E1 c 9 Telephone (650) 558-7300 a Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 h �o\�a RPo "T Fax (650) 696-7216 9 E-mail: recreation @�burlingame.orQ December 19, 2006 Mrs. John Chaney 2827 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF TBE DENLAL TO REMOVE ONE PRIVATE SPRUCE TREE @ 2827 ARGUELLO DRIVE - BURLINGAME . Your letter of December 12, 2006 appealing the denial to remove a private Spruce tree on the northeast corner of the lot at the above address, has been received at our office. Your appeal will be placed on the February d, 2007 agenda of the Beautification Commission meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at City Ball, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. If you wish, -you may attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission. Prior to the meeting, any other supporting documentation you may have to assist the Commission in making their decision, can be forwarded to our office at 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010. Your neighbors are also being sent copies of this letter, pursuant to City Ordinance, so they may attend the Commission meeting and make any comments. If you have any further questions please call our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Mindy Min Ling Cheung Jimmie & Rose Jaber 2823 Arguello Drive 2831 Arguello Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Steve Porter City Arborist City Of Burlingame Parks & Recreation -Department 850 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 '0. d Re: Application for Removal of 1 Spruce Tree @ 2827 Arguello Drive, and Request for Appeal Dear Steve, Thank you for visiting my property, but I had requested a call prior, so that I could be on site to meet with you. I wish to appeal your findings that our request to remove the above Spruce tree does not meet criteria to justify removal based on the reasons sited in our original application and the code sections you referenced. * By review, we stated that the roots growing toward the street have lifted a portion of the sidewalk, creating a trip hazard, and appears to have affected the telephone and cable utility boxes located at the Northeast comer of our property and possibly the PG&E utility box located in the sidewalk at the Northeast corner. * By review, City code Chapter 11.06, sections 11.06.010-11.06.100 state; (1) provides for new residential construction requirements for trees, (2) what is the definition of a protected tree and what is defined as "removal and pruning," (3) further what is defined as pruning of the radiating roots/root ball by more than 113 rd being equivalent to "removal." We would like to amend our original application "reason for removal" to include; the original sidewalk/utility vault damage and include our plans for refurbishing the front yard landscaping as noted; 1. Over time, the Spruce tree roots radiating 70+ degree arch Southerly & Westerly have grown on the surface/lawn to substantial sizes. Obviously seeking water and nutrients from the lawn sprinkler system and fertilizing. Our plans to possibly re -grade the sloping front lawn area, re -sod and replacement irrigation system would affect the root system substantially. 2. Due to obvious needs, we have plans to replace the wood retaining wall with possibly a concrete wall, from rear of ,property to street with the adjoining/Eastern property. This would affectively (cut) the roots which are radiating Easterly into the adjoining property. 3. Repairing the sidewalk in the proper way, requires the roots parallel to the sidewalk be cut back several feet ... running for several feet, and include a root barrier or the roots will grow back. * By review, as you maybe able to surmise from the above, the Spruce tree root system will be -effected certainly beyond the 11e. Further that this tree is not the only tree on the property (11.06.090) and we would be willing to replace the tree, to include (this time) a root barrier, with one of a reasonable size and type agreed. Clearly in hind site this spruce tree we planted (formally a live Christmas tree) was not the best decision due to this species maturity size and root system and certainly not the best location. Based on the above amended reasons for removal, please advise if your finds would allow the tree to be removed. Pending your notice, we may well wish to appeal your findings to the commission. Regards, Christiane Chaney 2327 Arguello Dr. &� ; Burlingame, CA 94010 � 'I— v