HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 2001.09.06NOTICE
B URLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 6, 2001
5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL
CONFERENCE ROOM A
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA
A GENDA
I. ROLL CALL
II. MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 2001 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 Denial to Remove One Private Eucalyptus Tree A 2748 Summit Drive
B. Election of Officers
C. Tree Planting on Old Bayshore Boulevard
D. Coastal Cleanup Day
E. Tree Planting Project on California Drive (Between Broadway & Bellevue)
F. Tree Planting on Howard Avenue (Between California Drive & El Camino)
G. 101/13roadway Triangle Landscaping
H. Landscape Requirements for Commercial & Business District Building Projects
I. Landscape Award Program for Commercial Properties
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Extension of Eucalyptus Grove, (Eastside California Drive, from Oak Grove North to
CalTrain Parking Lot)
B. Appeal of Denial to Remove One Private Palm Tree A 11 Kenmar Way
C. Appeal of Denial to Remove One City -owned Pine Tree A 127 Loma Vista Drive
VII. REPORTS
A. Park Superintendent
B. Chairperson
C. Commissioners
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Telephone (650) 558-7300 - Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330
Fax (650) 696-7216 - E-mail: burlrec@aol.com
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August 3, 2001
John Gong
11 Kenmar Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: APPEAL OF THE DENIAL TO REMOVE ONE PALM TREE @ 11 KENMAR WAY -
BURLINGAME
Your letter dated August 1, 2001 appealing the denial for tree removal at the above address has been
received at our office. Your appeal will be referred to the Burlingame Beautification Commission
at the regularly scheduled meeting of September 6, 2001.
The Commission will consider your appeal at the October 4, 2001 meeting. If you wish, you may
attend this meeting and address your concerns to the Commission at this meeting. The Commission
meets at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (650) 558-7330.
Sincerely,
Tim Richmond
Parks Superintendent
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I 1 Kenmar Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(408) 525-9969 (Work)
(650) 579-4664 (Home)
August 1, 2001
City of Burlingame
Parks & Recreation Department
850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am appealing the denial for a tree removal request at our home. In the denial notice, it is stated that
valid reasons to remove a tree are based on health, stability and property damage issues.
I am enclosing additional photographs showing that the palm tree which we want to remove (and will
replace with birch trees) is 1) damaging our walkway in the front of the property. This is causing a
hazard by raising portions of the concrete enough to trip over. It is also cracking the surface and will
continue to deteriorate. Furthermore, (2) the trunk grows spikes which are a continuing concern when
my Wife and young children walk by. There is a strong potential for walking against the tree and
brushing°against the spikes, causing serious harm. I have already scratched myself numerous times
peful"that you will reconsider our request to remove this tree. We are very glad that
im"kes great pride in its culture of arbor protection, as it adds greatly to the quality of life
e fully intend to replace this dangerous species with trees which are safer for our family and
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850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
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July 25, 2001
John and Letitia Gong
11 Kenmar Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF A PALM TREE @ 11 KENMAR WAY -
BURLLYGAME
I reviewed your request to remove a Palm tree in the front yard at the above address and have
made the following determination:
1) The Palm tree appears to be a healthy mature specimen.
2) Decision is based on health, stability and property damage issues only.
3) Therefore, the application is denied.
This decision may be appealed to the Burlingame Beautification Commission by filing a written
appeal by August 8th, 2001.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (650) 558-7330.
Sincerely,
Steven Porter
City Arborist - (ISA #WC-3073)
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