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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2005.11.03REVISED AGENDA B URLINGAME BEA UTIFICATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2005 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL Conference Room A - 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CA I. ROLL CALL H. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING (October 6th meeting Cancelled due to Lack of Quorum) \.. M. 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. Proposed Tree View Policy Review/Recommendation 2. Long Range Reforestation Plan for Easton Drive Committee/Commission Discussion VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appeal of the Approval to Remove a Protected Silver Maple Tree @ 1604 Chapin Avenue 2. Commission Organization VH. REPORTS 1. Staff 2. Chairperson 3. Commissioners CITY o CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLIN6AME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 - Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 @�OR4T[D Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org November 4, 2005 Randi Murray 1604 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 yarkr & RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE SILVER MAPLE @ 1604 CHAPIN AVENUE - BURLINGAME At its meeting of November 3, 2005 the Beautification Commission voted 4 - 0 - 3 (absent) to deny the appeal and to allow a permit to be issued for the removal of the Silver Maple tree at the above address, with the additional requirement that it be replaced with a 36 inch box size tree. The decision was based on the 2 out of 3 Arborist's Reports recommending removal of the tree. The Commission also encouraged that the existing tree be maintained as long as possible during the construction phase and that, both property owners work with each other to come to an agreement with regard to the replacement species and location. The Commission's decision maybe appealed to the City Council in writing by November 21 st. 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 no appeal has been received by November 21 st, the permit will be issued. 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: Robert Jr. & Rhonda Hocker Frank & B.K. Pagharo TRS Mark & Marika Metcalfe 1610 Chapin Avenue 1601 Chapin Avenue 401 Occidental Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 �,E DA EY TREE EXPERT COMPANIF 3 CORPORA 1 cc OFMCE, 1500 N. MANTUA ST., P.O. BOX 5193, KENT, OHIO 44240-5193 TEL. 330-673-9511 R. DOUGLAS COWAN, CHAIRMAN & C.E.O. KARL J. WARNKE, PRESIDENT & C.O.O. November 3, 2005 Bob Hocker 1610 Chapin Cane Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 995-1978 fax (650) 464-6774 Arboris, Report 1604 Chapin Cane Dear Bob; The following is a report on the condition of a Silver Maple, Acer saccharinum located at 1604 Chapin Lane. Subject tree is approximately 60 feet in height with an equal crown spread. Trunk diameter when measured at 48 inches above surrounding grade is 35.5 inches. The south and east sides of the tree are surrounded by paving materials. The blacktop extends all the way_ to the trunk on the east side. This asphalt should be removed to allow some water to get to the roots near the base of the tree. The condition of the tree is very good the structure is rated good. Some pruning is required to correct some crossing branches. In addition to some maintenance trimming a 3/8 inch extra high strength cable should be installed in the upper portion of the crown to reinforce the large lateral lhnb that extends out over the street to the south. Some soil movement was noted under the sidewalk and surface rooting consistent with this species and soil profile. The driveway approach is also broken, however, it should be noted that this damage was caused by heavy equipment used to remove a large Oak from the property in October of 2002. Sub -surface fertilization is advised to mitigate soil compaction. The south and east sides of the tree are paved over and traffic travels over the tree roots on both of these areas. Fertilization should be completed in March or April. A soil injected slow release product is best. Thank you for using the services of The Davey Tree Expert Company. Regards Ron Eicher ISA Certified Arborist WC #1431 DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2005 �-- TO: BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION FROM: TIM RICHMOND — PARKS SUPERINTENDENT RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A PROTECTED SILVER MAPLE TREE @1604 CHAPIN AVENUE — BURLINGAME At the meeting Commissioners will be able to question staff and anyone who wishes to speak to this issue. At the conclusion of the hearing, Commissioners will vote to uphold or deny this appeal. There is no provision in the ordinance for the Commission to delay implementation of the permit, if approved. There is also no provision in the ordinance which allows the Commission to specify the location of any replacement trees, if required. The permit to remove this tree was requested as part of the Planning/Building Permit process. The Commission will not be addressing the Building Permit but will be ruling on the removal permit application only. OWE on i CITY o CITY OF BURLI GAYEE' `? PARKS & RECREATION ER—kR TAIENT B U R !! v! E �r y 850 Burlingame Avenue. Burlingame, California 94010-2899 m ,. r Telephone (650) 558-7300 Park /Trees (650) 558-7330 `0�0•YTEO Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: recreation@burli.ncame.org October 18, 2005 Randi Murray 1604 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL TO REMOVE A PROTECTED SILVER MAPLE TREE @ 1604 CHAPIN AVENUE As you are aware, a letter was received from your neighbor appealing the decision to approve the removal of the Silver Maple tree located in the front yard of your address. This item will be forwarded to the Burlingame Beautification Commission. The Commission will review this matter and render a decision at the November 3, 2005 Commission meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A at City Ball should you wish to attend. 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. If you have any further questions please call our office at (650) 558-7330. Since ly, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent �TY o CITY OF BURLLNGAME BU RLINGAME 850 Burlingame Avenue.. Burlingame. California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 a Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 . E-mail: recreation@burlingame.or` October 13, 2005 Mr. Robert Hocker 1610 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL. TO REMOVE A PROTECTED SILVER MAPLE TREE @ 1604 CHAPIN AVENUE - BURLINGAME We are in receipt of your letter appealing the approval to remove a protected Silver Maple tree at the above address. Your appeal will be presented to the Burlingame Beautification Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting of Thursday, November 3' at 5:30 p.m. 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. T he Commission meets at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, should you wish to attend and address the Commission regarding this matter. If you have anv questions, please contact our office at (650) 558-7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CC: Randi Murray 1604 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Frank & B.K. Pagliaro TRS 1601 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Mark & Marika Metcalfe 401 Occidental Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 CITY C� CIT 1 OF BURLIN 131PiJt:.' BURLING AME MEi ` T y , 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 - Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 APOR0.TCe �9 Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org October 12, 2005 Mr. Robert Hocker 1610 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Hocker, The Parks & Recreation Department is in receipt of your appeal of the permit to remove the Silver Maple at 1604 Chapin Avenue. The appeal will be placed on the agenda for the November 3, 2005 meeting of the Burlingame Beautification Commission, which begins at 5:30 p.m. At the public hearing you will have the opportunity to speak and present additional documents, as will any other interested parties. Beautification Commissioners will receive copies of the permit application, as well as copies of the supporting arborist's reports. They will have the opportunity to inspect the tree in advance of the meeting. At the meeting, Commissioners will be able to question staff and anyone who speaks to the issue. At the conclusion of the hearing, Commissioners will vote to uphold or deny the appeal. There is no provision in the ordinance for the Commission to delay implementation of the permit, if approved. There is also no provision in the ordinance which allows the Commission to specify the location of any replacement trees, if required. The permit to remove was requested as part of the Planning/Building Permit process. The Commission will not be addressing the Building Permit. It will be ruling on the removal permit application only. You may, of course, reference the permit process and how it relates to your appeal. If you have any questions regarding the appeal process, please call the Parks Office at (650) 558- 7330. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent Cc: Randy Schwartz, Director of Parks & Recreation Beautification Commission Randi Murray — 1604 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame October 11, 2005 City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue Bulingame, California 94010-2899 Attn: Mr. Steven Porter, City Arborist RE: YOUR LETTER OF OCTOBER 7, 2005 "RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE SILVER MAPLE TREE @ 1604 CHAPIN AVE. BURLINGAME- Dear Mr. Porter, This letter is appeal your decision to issue a permit for the removal of the subject tree, and to specifically request that this tree not be removed or replaced until after the current owners of 1604 Chapin Avenue have fully addressed and have reached some consensus with us regarding the landscaping plan for the "landscaping line of separation" between our properties that provides privacy for our family. The subject tree, a large silver maple, has been a pleasure for our family since we moved into 1610 Chapin Avenue in 1998, providing shade and the charming suggestion of an old tree fitting to "The City of Trees." This tree had been maintained periodically by reputable tree services hired under the auspices of the former owner of 1604 Chapin Avenue, who, by actions and statements, believed that the beauty of the silver maple and the shade it offers far outweigh "damage to surrounding hardscape." In fact, very shortly before his mother passed away, the previous owner was speaking with me about having a tree service (Davey Tree was mentioned) come and do maintenance on the tree. Our family empathizes greatly with the new owners of 1604 Chapin Avenue, the Murray's, in their desire to essentially "wipe slick" the 1604 lot and build a house and landscaping totally new that meets their own preferences. We have been happy to meet the Murrays and hear that they are actively "greasing" the way through the Burlingame planning process by hiring respected and connected local architects/technical experts to design and build their new "bungalow." At a sit-down in our house, the Murrays mentioned they had an arborist's opinion regarding the silver maple and suggested the tree may be unsafe. We have expressed our family's concerns to the Murrays in two major areas: site security/lighting and maintaining as long as possible the line of trees and shrubs that has for many years provided both visual and physical separation between our properties, as well as, in the case of the subject silver maple, shade for our front yards. The Murrays indicated they are supportive of our concerns. Therefore, as you might imagine, your letter is disturbing, since it indicates a plan to remove sooner, rather than later, a significant piece of our "separation line," and not for being unsafe, but instead for other reasons, which do not suggest the tree couldn't stay for the foreseeable future. Further, your letter leaves open-ended the question of when and where the "one 24-inch box size tree" will be placed. Please reconsider your decision to issue the removal permit at this time. At a minimum, in the interests of preserving our family's privacy and comfort over the upcoming months of demolition and construction in the 1604 lot, we ask that you delay removal of the tree until a reasonable point in time in the future when we and the Murrays have worked out the nature and timing of the installation of the new landscaping. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Robert G. Hocker, Jr. 1610 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 `— 650-464-6774 PROTECTED yT��1yLpLJpeg'�1�\i—r1rtbgO,7YAL �fl�tYmavegy+i BURL[NGAME PERMIT a—T LICA,.1TIC111' PARKS & RECREA T ION DEPARTMENT 850 BURLINGAME kVENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 (650) 558-7330 The undersigned owner of the property at: ADDRESS: (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 S V E E4- CIRCTJMFERENCE LOCATION ON PROPERTY F rzo e,.; WORK TO BE PERFORMED a REASON WORK IS NECESSARY C)w ��Z" r� - SC=�= �'--��jo-% (please use back of form for additional comments) NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE TREES) MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG VI IH A $50.00 CHECK TO: CIn7 OF BURLINGAME Attach any supporting documentation you may have (Exampie: kebort. from an IndependentArborist). OWNER _ 1�"A N to t �H ,) ADDRESS _ A 0 G r i� �i �a(/�. PHONE ZU r S, % PERMIT Tinis permit allov�s the applicant to remove or prune the above listed tsee(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 listeobelow, and that all appeals have expired or been resolved. OWNER _ ARBORIST P_ARIZ & REC=- ATION DIRECTOR CONDITIONS: 24 - inch box size landscape trees) 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. NO replacement(s) required. Contact the Parts Division at (650) 558-7330 when removal(s) completed. DATE PERIvI1T EFFECTIVE PERMIT EXPIRES This work shouici be done by quafiined tree -professionals and a copy or this permit must be available at the jols site at all times when worm is being performed. -y CITY OF BURLLNG THEE BU RLIN6A ME lJ RECREATION Dn RALR MEN Frn. c y 850 Burlingame Avenue. Burlingame. California 94010-2899 s Telephone (650) 558-7300 . Parks 11 Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 e E-mail: recreation@burlingame.org October 7, 2005 Randi Murray 1604 Chapin Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF ONE SILVER MAPLE TREE @ 1604 CHAPINAVL: BURLEVGAME i reviewed your request for the removal of one Silver Maple tree in the front yard at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) TheSilver Maple tree has very poor structure, having multiple co -dominant stems. 2) The tree's roots are causing extensive 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 October 19, 2005. Adjacent property owners listed below are also receiving notification of this decision. Appeals to this decision or any of it's conditions or findings, must be filed in writing to our office by October 19, 2005 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 October 19, 2005 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, seven Porter City Arborist - (ISA 9WC-3073) SP/kh CC: Robert Jr. &Rhonda Hocker Prank & B.K. 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Mod&& or FHB to heating d dads for causuucdom 6 " g swroemdog film d ripiine of ik*s) wrkbi n a near Me cotrstn :der roue; far fartirsm or awkf appUcakm and suppbmw&W brigafm regvk=nmu based upon a review oftomsuaction picas by arbmist Mw S&w Maple (Ater smoriarsmr) hm a D.B.H. (Dime at Bseas - Hd**) of 3S4mdmm I observed dead Hm% and tip die beak in this ate. I betim this is a se A of mmmoes years of improper 1 1, lag smd iaimW decay in the min fordo. In addkk m, the maim I altacbmmt of this tree is wreak sod smaepoMe tea 16 r%m 1(nmuvo l amd scI I -- rg oftfis tsea. The D.B.A of the (2) Dam >*bns Vkoenic emr w*=*) we as fellows: Two (I) is hrersed in dea foot yard and bat a D.B.H. of 36-mcbes, This t m appears ID be in good comatioo. I recooreeo I seowmi ofaR the ivy an the main aw k and mawd fire base afthe mot erowim. I also remwur d proper m ooval of tiro c Wm sobs that mumiu f am pest fromdt to aebieae the uvddwmM p1m=ppla look that snakes this tree so gmcefml. Tm* (2) is in tho bock yard read has a D.B.H. of36-iucbm This tree appears to be skaeas I , The foods bm e a yeMla w appatarce and the numb w of feeds kwlks vuy spwrx. In additions, this tree is ksfed in dre foot printof prapmd stirncteee raid it appears that the canopy of this pabn is oowvcfmg writb the oewby redwood tree_ I rsooamakd amaval of this trot. liug. 26 05 02:38p Rut 17 05 12:04p Michael Callan Rua 15 05 01:35p 6503729219 p.P•3 j p.3 Tie ibrrthorue (Ciaeaegaa beriwo) bus a DA R of 13- nchos and is bcated in tba side yard Ths tree is io des:l'wa. The a=k afdrs tree is fd! of dwW as a recruit oftLe nmo+► d of main stesso<s in the past In "Muni dve re>,vaiaittg ma km in ---do the mkbbWs hunt and is pone to hih ne as a van& of dhepoarcondditn cftbe mrarim trunk. I n n O=d warn val off this tree; The fanavving is sry necoaemeadr-. 10 Few V. the thew during The proposed oos>sauctiou. The Wowing wAfi s the vice pasavao w measures to be. used to preset we the misting t w(s) Oning the proper casnowdm Fescieg DebWA S-6 foot tad! dwin rink foam *cold be —I atS& hip line of etch troe(s) esopy *be preserved. All' avast be seemed to a meth post dri v 18 ides into dw ground spaced no iwdror hism tea feet (IV) aptL Ounp pcoiective lion fencing is sot aaxptable. Details forum arri- and bee sett tcinaring-AW twe pnmiag rerlaimd for ckwance during deroo5tion or eo.rtA mdm mast be paftmwd by rnVaidad tree p mfi=WW sad not by aonsemebow persewWL Ail pnesisg curs should bepe formed in aceorftace with ISA standards. Any dead wrong a bcolrra branches 9bo Wd be nw va& Tbm trees sbaald never beftVPed and paabg shoaid be Imibd m removed of the lawns iiaabs to, provide eleanooe for tradiia Any roots that weed to be p oaed dodd be eat with a dmp tool and do not siaat $heads. Do sat lean csrnbed bents and do ant treat root arts with w atind dressarg Ia ad Edon, cover say etpasod roots w+iti burlap and "the burlap mast etch the roots can be co4a again vd& sad. Sr rwrAehing awd & I recommend covering ilw sort wee of all protested tares vft a 3-t' inch hyer of caarsa wood chips priorto eon. In addition, i h+eCommead deep =not S 111 - *e b c4x) prior to avosvrwe k to help c ombac say soot bat spat the trees) maybe subjected w durng tie eon 11 r -'oa process FwtHfiad= wW boknrthe trails haft is order to reduce svx m doing fbe coostructioa proem as well as proawte new root gnywth.I seeamnersd using a 15-5-5 fertrIfto at a hate of % pound per inch dinmttet Ab is a aaea bee sooioble fardifim a d is used spoeif a ft for pater stases. I re9mmehd evalrraftSe trees adwthu pgposed eo nswus2ian is eamrpiesa Aw I I - 0 till - g Deep root forW don shooid be performed in spring and =mmmw vhew ernes caw trine ffA advaatape of mrtrimt upb la SupgiewenW i 'S " should only be applied to trees gat ameouffidowed to segir ssis— eioo- bor=pplaw and irrigation d=M bt mane On cast by case basis by a cerfiibd - I n dst. AUC:26 05 02:38p Rug17 05 12:04p Michael Callan 650372921E p.'T Rug 15 05 01:35p _ _ p.4 Mme, sbwAd be n a manx , poswift arm a>@ - aockpilc of soil. dc. Mad kwide the chain Hak feaor-AII ntil dy hies aid wader vm affibosid be dbmftd away Gem the critical coot zone (ontsido fIe lain twat fmw). Ali artiS - pleas and iigboa6li= £or t>.e swremodieganx should be vvviwwed by a Certified Arborim fffor a.y ttasoo mW a mwUa& coavadomn, Vadao& or ireaepor. . 1 - o[egmkmm of mast be pei%rroed iaside dw erkkal toot 1 a Cestfiad d Asborist sbo old be oomlacaod for himpecdm and appeoova l prior'o wilh the wont. 1 befiene ibese secomaaeMad m 05 Lo be accuraoe and based oo s+oand arbo is ultmal principles and prm:dCa- Rcwecffift Ned Pitt ` rvi Ceaufied Arbo * W0 4597 S Nat vjc4w LIM