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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2002.10.03NOTICE `- B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 3, 2002 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM A 501 PRIMROSE ROAD B URLINGAME, CA A GENDA I. ROLL CALL H. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2002 MEETING 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 A. Appeal of the Decision to Approve the Removal of Two Black Acacia Trees and One Palm tree @ 1108 Cortez Avenue B. Spring Garden Seminar/Saturday - March 15, 2003 - Program Planning VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. REPORTS A. Park Superintendent B. Chairperson C. Commissioners M Mayne Tree Expert Company, Inc. RSTABUSHED 1931 SPATE CONTAACTOW S LICENSE NO.216M GRADUATI FOUST-41t C1:rf1F1FD kP=1tTSTS PF..S''.' CONTROL - AWISO:S ARID OPLRA7ORS pjCKARn 1.. i4UNTINGTON Kr.VTN R KTFLTV 0!L•AATi N5)vMAQO Wry and Veronica Morm"llo E.O. Box 1264 Burlingame, CA 94010 Re! 1108 Cortex, Burlingame Dear Mr. And Mra. MOrMAlc: August 2&, 2002 135 Br(A(jXrO ROAD. STE.A SAN CARS. N CA 0407M223 TELEMONA; (630) 50-4400 VACStMiLS: (650) 597.4443 Fh�All, info�rnayrnGvv.�anr On Thu .August 22, 2042,1. visited the above site ,for Uhe purpose of inspecting and commenting on 3 trees: 2 black acacias and a Canary Island date palrn. You were concerned with the health and safety of them tme6. All trees were rrea cared for diameter at 4.5 feet above grade. Each tv*e was given a "Cordi#ion" rating for form and vitality from 1-200 using the following table. 0.29 ...,Very poor 30-49 ... Poor 50-69.. Fair 7o-w ...Good 90-100 .. Excellent Lastly, a "Cornnnicnts" section is provided. IL J . . L !14omeilo 8-M-02, Pg. 2 TREE SURVEY NZ Qndition Qm tents (Inches) (Percent) T 31ack acacia 15.8 0 Poor specimen for this location. Dead strip of bark on north side. All foliage on north aisle. 2 Black acacla 16.6 60 Lear s against neighbor's garage. Has a 3' high by 18" wlde cavity or, east side of trunk. Leans heavily to southeast. 3 Canary Ulandl 45.0 65 H*3 8' of standing trunk. Tree is in poor (with pods location under wises. This species Pr xet} coves well and may be sold to a pal r.� broker — The two acacia trees are poor specimens which are causing damage to the neighbor's garage. Slack acacia is a poor landscape species and is not ger.Qrally recommended for landecapes plans. A ncighboring town requixee removal of all acacia.$ for a site plan to receivea•building permit. This species is generally noxious and invaai've. Its time, whexe there was orie acacia, there w. iGl be several. Past growth and pgpr limb structure make them, ir, time, a hazard. The Canary. Island date palm is in fair conditior, with an abundance of dead fronds. this trea is located beneath the utility wire* which will not allow it to grow properly. Selling this1me to a palm broker might be a possibility. Remove the three trees in question. Replace with 24 inch box treez which will fit into the landscape plan at the time of landKapiing. 1 believe this report is accurate and based vn svund arboricultural principles and pmcdws. Sincerel , Kevin R. Kietty , IM :dcr CITE' OF BURLIN GAME URLINGAb7E PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 C•�rowwrm •• Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aoLcom August 15, 2002 Larry & Veronica Morsello 1353 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 ?ark- e RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION TO APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF TWO BLACK ACACIA TREES AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - BURLINGAME Our department has received a letter from the property owner at 1104 Cortez Avenue appealing the decision to approve the removal of two Black Acacia trees and one Palm tree at the above address. The application, as well as the letter appealing the decision, will be forwarded to the Beautification Commission at the September 50', 2002 meeting. The Commission will then take action on this item at the October 3`d, 2002 meeting. The City Arborist advises that you obtain an independent Arborist Report that could be presented to the members of the Beautification Commission prior to the October 3' meeting. (The agenda for that meeting will be mailed to the Commission on September 25`'') The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m., in Conference room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road should you wish to attend and speak to the issue. Please call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh 1 r- CITY OF BURLINGAME ?axe--& U RLENdA.'ii _1 PARJi---S & RECREATION EPA ENT x 850' Burlingame Avenue, Bur?ingamne, Ca;ifomla 94010-2899 s � Telephone (650) 558-i3`0 s Parks /Trees (650j 558-73N `�aPORAT[G� ?N Fax (650) 696-%216 9 F-mail: hurlrec@aol.ccm August 15, 2002 Deborah Magid 1104 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION TO APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF TWO BLACK ACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @. 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - BURLINGAME We have received your letter appealing the decision to approve the removal of two Black Acacias and one Palm tree at the above address. The application, as well as your letter appealing the decision, will be forwarded to the Beautification Commission at the September 5, 2002 meeting. The Commission will then take action on this item at the October 3', 2002 meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m., in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road should you wish to attend and speak to the issue. Please call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh 1104 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 August 14, 2002 City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department Dear Sir or Madam: I received your notice that you plan to grant permission to the owners of the property at 1108 Cortez to remove two large black acacia trees at the rear of the property. I would like to appeal your decision and ask that the trees to remain in place. The trees are very mature and visible from many directions and add greatly to the appeal of both properties and the neighborhood overall. You may not realize that the developer plans to move the driveway at 1108, and in the process will also remove cherry, apple, and lemon trees, a large oleandar, a holly tree about 10 feet tall, a large antiique rose bush, and several other shrubs in excess of 6 or 8 feet tall. In other words, every shrub and tree along the south-east side ajoining my property is to be removed. The total effect is to denude almost the entire property at 1108. The petition to remove the trees states that they interfere with power lines. Many of the trees in Burlingame interfere with power lines, which is generally controlled by trimming, not removal. The petition also states that the trees interfere with existing structures. This is not a valid argument. One of the existing structures is my garage, which was already addressed by the previous owner of 1008 who removed branches that leaned on the roof. The other existing structure is definitely to be demolished by the developer, so the argument is moot. I suspect that the reason for removal is to allow for the new garage to be built close to the property line, where the trees now stand. I believe that a compromise design can be developed to allow both the new garage and the trees to coexist. Many of the residents in this neighborhood are unhappy to see the number of trees removed in the past year or so. For example, the entire west side of the block of Cortez between Forrestview and Sanchez has had most of the mature trees, including redwoods, removed by developers — most of those trees had lined the street, and where removed after the new homes were built. All of these actions change the character of the neighborhood. There must be away for existing mature trees and new houses to coexist. The quality of the neighborhood is in no way addressed by replacing a 20 foot tree with a 24- inch box. beg you to reconsider and allow the trees to remain. Yours sincerely, C'� C"i C' \ '1/ moo` CQ-- `-- Deborah Magid PROTECTED TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION `-" PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE BURLINGAME, CA 94010 (650) 558-7330 The undersigned owner of the property at: ADDRESS: j 0 v 6klGl tl V- inv�- cj-9 (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 1 �� Lj 4h'De.("< ra/ SPECIES CIRCUMFERENCEEL&y e ,' IL Z LOCATION ON PROPERTY? -Wo Ca — WORK TO BE PERFORMED ri%-7' 't od REASON WORK IS NECESSARY elaj) l+- )l e , (please use back of form for additional comments) NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH OWNER OF THE TREE(S) MUST BE 1 3 SUBMITTED WITH THIS ADDRESS APPLICATION - f —7 .PHONE I'"JUT _I N1 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 t comply with its provisions and all conditions listed below; and that all appeals have expired o, rr been reso -OWNER �. b CITY REPRESE THE CONDITIONS: 24 - inch box size landscape trees) will be required and may be planted any where on the property. If conditions are not ntet 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 replacements) required Contact the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 when removal(s) completed PERMIT EXPIRES A copy of this permit must be available at the job site at all times when work is being performed CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME �uRsIIiGAME PARKS & REC ATIO�1 DEPARII�V E T 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 t Telephone (650) 558-7300 a Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 �cORr°ww7e°,•o Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 2, 2002 Larry & Veronica Morsello 1353 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACKACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - B URLINGAME I reviewed your request for the removal of three trees located in the back yard of the property at the above address, and have made the following determination: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. Therefore, I intend to issue a permit for the removal of the trees 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 August 14, 2002. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, 1 f Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) "I.-- SP/kh Enclosure A - r r . i; CITY o� CITY OF BURLII' GAME URLIPdGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT � 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 °RP.WATWo � Fax (650) 696-7216 ® E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 2, 2002 Deborah Magid 1104 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACKAC4CL4S AND ONE PALM TREE ea 1108 CORTEZ A VENUE - BURLINGAME The owner of the property at the above address has applied for a permit to remove three trees in the back yard of the property. Based on the following facts, I intend to issue a permit for the removal: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/kh Enclosure �6 CITY OF BURLINGAME h3URLINGAME BAITS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT � 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 +, t Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 ORpOIUTiO • Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 2, 2002 James & Yannie Teague 1112 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACKACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ A VENUE - B URLINGAME The owner of the property at the above address has applied for a permit to remove three trees in the back yard of the property. Based on the following facts, I intend to issue a permit for the removal: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) 6=211 Enclosure CITY CITE' OF BURLI1NGAME BURPING AME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 t Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks 1 Trees (650) 558-7330 CO''°""TZV Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 2, 2002 Katherine Sinski 1109 Balboa Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACK ACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ A VENUE - BURLINGAME The owner of the property at the above address has applied for a permit to remove three trees in the back yard of the property. Based on the following facts, I intend to issue a permit for the removal: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, �i Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA 9WC-3073) Enclosure �� CITY 0 CITY OF BURLINGAMEURLI'GAME PARKS & RECREATION ME NT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 t ° Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 a E-mail: hurlrecCaol.com August 2, 2002 Barry Ongerth 1111 Balboa Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACKACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - B URLINGAME The owner of the property at the above address has applied for a permit to remove three trees in the back yard of the property. Based on the following facts, I intend to issue a permit for the removal: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or f ndings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA 4WC-3073) we JIM Enclosure M a(per CITY OF BUREINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 d Parks j Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail:'burlrec@aol.com August 2, 2002 James Boll 1620 Carmelita Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO BLACKACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ A VENUE - B URLINGAME The owner of the property at the above address has applied for a permit to remove three trees in the back yard of the property. Based on the following facts, I intend to issue a permit for the removal: 1) Both Black Acacia trees are leaning and are causing significant property damage to existing structures. 2) The Palm tree is growing under primary electrical lines which will eventually need to be "topped" resulting in the decline of the tree. 3) Replacement with three 24" box size trees will be required as defined in Section 11.06.090 of the Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance. If you wish to appeal this decision or any of its conditions or findings, you must file a written request by August 14, 2002 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 if no appeal has been received by that date. Sincerely, Steven Porter City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073) SP/kh Enclosure CITY c� CITY OF BURLINGAME 13U RLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 'pPORATiD Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 15, 2002 Larry & Veronica Morsello 1353 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION TO APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF TWO BLACK ACACIA TREES AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - BURLINGAME Our department has received a letter from the property owner at 1104 Cortez Avenue appealing the decision to approve the removal of two Black Acacia trees and one Palm tree at the above address. The application, as well as the letter appealing the decision, will be forwarded to the Beautification Commission at the September 5 h, 2002 meeting. The Commission will then take action on this item at the October 3`d, 2002 meeting. The City Arborist advises that you obtain an independent Arborist Report that could be presented to the members of the Beautification Commission prior to the October 3' meeting. (The agenda for that meeting will be mailed to the Commission on September 25`") The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m., in Conference room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road should you wish to attend and speak to the issue. Please call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 if you have any questions. Sincerely, f l Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CITY OF BURLINGA E eau to eav�aM� PARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 <\4 i Telephone (650) 558- 7 300 • Parks / Trees (650" 558- 7330 O�PORATYO� Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burL_ec@aol.com August 15, 2002 Deborah Magid 1104 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Yak, 4 RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION TO APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF TWO BLACK ACACIAS AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ AVENUE - BURLINGAME We have received your letter appealing the decision to approve the removal oftwo Black Acacias and one Palm tree at the above address. The application, as well as your letter appealing the decision, will be forwarded to the Beautification Commission at the September 5, 2002 meeting. The Commission will then take action on this item at the October 3)', 2002 meeting. The Commission meets at 5:30 p.m., in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road should you wish to attend and speak to the issue. Please call the Parks Division at (650) 558-7330 if you have any questions. Sincerely, i I Tim Richmond Parks Superintendent TR/kh CITY 0 CITY OF BURLINGAME URLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT K 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 ~cDRPoewren `•o• Telephone (650) 558-7300 • Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 Fax (650) 696-7216 E-mail: burlrec@aol.com October 4, 2002 Larry & Veronica Morsello 1353 Bernal Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: APPEAL OF THE DECISION TO REMOVE TWO PRIVATE BLACKACACIA TREES AND ONE PALM TREE @ 1108 CORTEZ A VENUE - BURLINGAME At its meeting of October 3, 2002 the Beautification Commission voted 7 - 0 to deny the appeal and to allow the permit to be issued for the removal and replacement of two Black Acacia trees and one Palm at the above address. The decision was based on the poor condition of the Black Acacia trees and that the Palm tree is in close proximity to the P.G.&E. high power lines. The Commission also noted that the Palm tree falls within the foot print of a proposed garage reconstruction. This decision can be appealed to the City Council in writing within 10 days of receipt of this letter. If no appeals to the Council have been received by October 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: Deborah Magid 1104 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010