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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 1998.09.03NOTICE BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION September 3, 1998 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM "A" AGENDA I. ROLL CALL H. MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 1998 MEETING III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Revision of City Street Tree Lists - Committee Report B. P.G.& E. Soil Injected Growth Regulators for Trees Under Primary Utilities - Discussion V. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Information Regarding City Trees - Discussion B. Request for Extension of Permit for the Removal/Replacement of an Acacia Tree @ 2304 Poppy Drive £ LZ I & Cc at-� VI. REPORTS A. Park Superintendent B. Chairman C. Commissioners VII. FROM THE FLOOR Date: October 1, 1998 To: Burlingame Beautification Commission Fr: Street Tree List Revision Sub -committee Q. Lauder, N. Locke, S. Porter, T. Richmond, C. Root) Re: Revision to Official Street Tree Lists The sub -committee has completed its review of the four (4) existing Official Street Tree Lists and has developed the following recommendations: Brachychiton populneus, "Bottle Tree." Eucalyptus rudis, "Desert Gum." Eucalyptus sideroxylon, "Red Iron Bark." Liquidamber styraciflua, "American Sweet Gum." Magnolia grandifloraI "Southern Magnolia." Myoporum laetum, "Myoporum." Platanus acerifolia, "London Plane (Sycamore)." Quercus agrifolia, "Coast Live Oak." Quercus coccinea, "Scarlet Oak." Quercus ilex, "Holly Oak." (Cont'd) Brachychiton populneus, "Bottle Tree." (1) Magnolia grandiflora, "Southern Magnolia." Acer ruberum, "Red Maple." Cinnamomum camphor, "Camphor." (2) Eucalyptus microtheca (3) Magnolia grandiflora, "Samuel Sommer," "Russet," or "St. Mary." (4) Acer ruberum, "Red Maple." Cinnamomum camphor, "Camphor." Eucalyptus microtheca Eucalyptus rudis, "Desert Gum." Eucalyptus sideroxylon, "Red Iron Bark." Liquidamber styraciflua, "American Sweet Gum." Magnolia Grandiflora, "Samuel Sommer," "Russet," or "St. Mary." Myoporum laetum, "Myoporum." Platanus acerifolia, "London Plane (Sycamore)." (Cont'd) , List: Planting Strips 6' Wide and Over (Cont'd) Quercus rubra, "Red Oak." Quercus agrifolia, "Coast Live Oak." Robinia ambigua, "Idaho Locust." Quercus coccinea, "Scarlet Oak." Tristania conferta, "Brisbane Box." Quercus ilex, "Holly Oak." Quercus rubra, "Red Oak." Robinia ambigua, "Idaho Locust." (5) Tristania conferta, "Brisbane Box." 1113ao TIMM ME 3aTlIPS 3' a® (61 Waklt Aesculus carnea, "Red Horsechestnut." Celtis australis, "European Hackberry." Celtis sinensis, "Chinese Hackbery." Eucalyptus ficifolia, "Red Flowering Gum." Eucalyptus nicolii, "Willow -leafed Peppermint." Eucalyptus polyanthemos, "Silver Dollar Gum." Fraxinus oxycarpa, "Raywood Ash." Ginkgo biloba, "Maidenhair Tree." Magnolia grandiflora, "Russet," "St. Mary," "Samuel Sommer." Melaleuca quinquenervia, "Cajeput Tree." Pistacia chinensis, "Chinese Pistache." Pittosporum undulatum, "Victorian Box." Prunus serrulata, "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry." (6) Pyrus kawakamii, "Evergreen Pear." (7) Crataegus phaenopyrum, "Washington Thorn." (8) Eucalyptus microtheca. (9) Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." (8) Aesculus carnea, "Red Horsechestnut." Celtis australis, "European Hackberry." Celtis sinensis, "Chinese Hackbery." Crataegus phaenopyrum, "Washington Thorn." Eucalyptus ficifolia, "Red Flowering Gum." Eucalyptus microtheca. Eucalyptus nicolii, "Willow -leafed Peppermint." Eucalyptus polyanthemos, "Silver Dollar Gum." Fraxinus oxycarpa, "Raywood Ash." Ginkgo biloba, "Maidenhair Tree." Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." Magnolia grandiflora, "Russet," "St. Mary," "Samuel Sommer." (Cont'd) 9 List: Planting Strips Y to 6' Wide (Cont'd) Prunus serrulata, Melaleuca quinquenervia, Kwanzan Japanese Flowering "Cajeput Tree." Cherry." Pistacia chinensis, Pyrus calleryana, "Chinese Pistache." "Flowering Pear." Pittosporum undulatum, Pyrus kawakamii, "Victorian Box." "Evergreen Pear." Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer,' Sapium sebiferum, "Flowering Pear." "Chinese Tallow Tree." Sapium sebiferum, "Chinese Tallow Tree." Y J 1 11sav TIMMalms OaTlpa 31 w1da ®w umdw .. ... .. ...! .. ..�.... .............................................. . < :.:. :3:. i �{ i`;i i ::. ..iiiwwiii:i :i' isiiii:i:!i:ii%i:itii:i:i:i:ii_i ..# k1IF..##7M........F............................................V...kr.V..................................................................1F....4............................................................. ...................................................................................... .. .... .... 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Podocarpus gracilior, "Flowering Cherry." (17) "African Fern Pine." (13) Lagerstromia indica, "Crape Koelreuteria paniculata, Myrtle," Indian Tribe varieties, ex: "Golden Rain Tree." Prunus serrulata, "Seminole," "Cherokee." "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Maytenus boaria, Cherry." (14) Maytenus boaria, "Mayten Tree." "Mayten Tree." Melaleuca linariifolia, Melaleuca linariifolia, "Flaxleaf Paperbark." "Flaxleaf Paperbark." (18) Metrosideros excelsus, Photinia frazeri, "New Zealand Christmas Tree." "Frazer's Photinia." Photinia frazeri, Prunus cerasifera, "Frazer's Photinia." "Purple Leaf Plum" Podocarpus gracilior, Prunus yeodensis, "African Fern Pine." "Yoshino Flowering Cherry." Prunus cerasifera, (Cont'd) "Purple Leaf Plum" (Cont'd) 5 List: Planting Strips 3' Wide or Under (Cont'd) Prunus serrulata, Prunus yeodensis 'Akebono,' "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering "Flowering Cherry." Cherry." 6 1u3av �Jim�lc��e �'�eut��l�e7 L�IDN7 Il�u�cbo Geijera parviflora, "Australian Willow." Koelreuteria bipinnata, "Chinese Flame Tree." Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." Magnolia grandiflora, "Russet," "St. Mary," "Samuel Sommer." Maytenus boaria, "Mayten Tree." Melaleuca linarifolia, "Flaxleaf Paperbark." Prunus serrulata, "Japanese Flowering Cherry." Pyrus kamakawii, "Evergreen Pear." Sapium sebiferum, "Chinese Tallow Tree." Prunus serrulata, I Cercis leguminosae, "Redbud. (21) I Cercis leguminosae, "Redbud. "Japanese Flowering Cherry." (19) Pyrus kamakawii, "Evergreen Pear." (20) Geijera parviflora, "Australian Willow." Koelreuteria bipinnata, "Chinese Flame Tree." Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." Magnolia grandiflora, "Russet," "St. Mary," "Samuel Sommer." Maytenus boaria, "Mayten Tree." Melaleuca linarifolia, "Flaxleaf Paperbark." (18) Sapium sebiferum, "Chinese Tallow Tree." Footnotes: (1) Brachychiton populneus, "Bottle Tree."Roots are disruptive/destructive to sidewalk. Few are selected by citizens. (2) Cinnamomum camphor, "Camphor." Majestic evergreen to 50'. Bulbous trunk. Some spring leaf drop. (3) Eucalyptus microtheca. Extensively used in E. Bay; 30 - 40', compact. Not root -invasive, so doesn't lift pavement. (4) Magnolia Grandiflora, "Samuel Sommer," "Russet," or "St. Mary." Smaller and better suited than Magnolia grandiflora. (5) Robinia ambigua, "Idaho Locust. Retain but note that needs early pruning to control shape and to encourage the development of a central leader. (6) Prunus serrulata, "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry." Removed from all lists due to propensity to develop fatal cancer; gawky; sparse leaves. (7) Pyrus kamakawii, "Evergreen Pear." Remove from all Official Tree Lists due to high maintenance requirement and propensity to develop fungus. (8) Crataegus phaenopyrum, "Washington Thorn" and Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." Relocated from List for Planting Strips 3' Wide or,Under. Inform interested citizens that Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree" has berry drop, thus is potentially messy; better for lawn than adjacent to driveway or sidewalk. Needs early pruning to give sufficient canopy elevation. (9) Eucalyptus microtheca. Extensively used in E. Bay; 30 - 40', compact. Not root -invasive, so doesn't lift pavement. (10) Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer.' More upright than Pyrus kamakawii. (11) Crataegus phaenopyrum, "Washington Thorn" and Koelreuteria paniculata, "Golden Rain Tree." Moved to List for Planting Strips Y to 6' Wide to accommodate canopy breadth. (12) Metrosideros excelsus, "New Zeland Christmas Tree." Messy; frost sensitive; limbs subject to breakage; high maintenance requirement; can't be pruned to a single leader. Too big & bushy for 3' planting strip. (13) Podocarpus gracilior, "African Fern Pine." Insufficient canopy elevation to accommodate pedestrian/vehicular traffic nearby. Requires considerable maintenance to retain shape. Big ones get top-heavy. Remove from all Lists. (14) Prunus serrulata, "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry." Removed from all lists due to propensity to develop fatal cancer; gawky; sparse leaves. (15) Cordyline agavacea, "Yucca." Strong central leader. High canopy doesn't interfere with vehicular traffic; clean; pest free. Unique form offers alternative style. Good for especially narrow strips. (16) Lagerstromia indica, "Crape Myrtle." 'Indian Tribe ' varieties are mildew resistant. Drought tolerant; relatively upright; single leader; summer blooming. (17) Prunus yeodensis, "Yoshino Flowering Cherry" and Prunus yeodensis 'Akebono,' "Flowering Cherry." Substitutes for Prunus serrulata, "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry." 40 (18) Melaleuca linarifolia, "Flaxleaf Paperbark." Retain for its unique visual interest, but locate a better sample site location than what is currently on Official Tree List (i.e., City Hall, employee Parking lot). (19) Prunus serrulata, "Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry." Remove from all lists due to propensity to develop fatal cancer; gawky; sparse leaves. (20) Pyrus kamakawii, "Evergreen Pear." Remove from all Official Tree Lists due to high maintenance requirement and propensity to develop fungus. (21) Cercis leguminosae, "Redbud. Small decidious tree; red blooms in spring preceed leaves; slow growing. Cercis occidentalis is drought tolerant. Trees To Be Evaluated by Porter/Richmond for One Year and Potentially Added: Ulmus, "Frontier Elm." New variety on market; water -loving; fast-growing. Newly planted on Cambridge. Acer bua erg anum, "Trident Maple." Acer campestre, "Hedge Maple." Hornbean (CaMinus). Deciduous; hardy; well-behaved; relatively small shade tree; long lived; not subject to disease; low maintenance. Note: Regarding trees subject to removal from Official Lists: An exception provision seems warranted to allow the future replanting of a tree that has been deleted, but which was previously included on Official List, in situations in which matching another existing tree is an issue. However, such replantings should be limited to one replacement in the same location. Suggestion: Regarding the next Spring Garden Seminar: Consider adding "Street Tree Survival, The Basic Needs of a Newly -planted Tree," as a topic. Maybe show the video on pruning which is currently under development. /-0 --111.1 NdJ A JIM -.n N IA ---------- CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME 4,V%4-� 0I RL F!6AME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 696-3770 • Parks i Trees (650) 696-7245 ., 4PO""" Fax (650) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec(,c—v.aol.com September 4, 1998 Rosanna Myres 2304 Poppy Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO MEET PLANTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT AT 2304 POPPY DRIVE At its meeting of September 3, 1998, the Burlingame Beautification Commission voted 4 - 0 - 3 (absent) to grant a one year extension to meet planting requirements at 2304 Poppy Drive. The extension will expire on September 24, 1999. Please notify the Parks Division at (650) 696-7245 when the planting of 1 - 24" box size replacement tree has been completed. Sincerely, —4 ?: S_ — /,� Richard P. Quadri Sr. Landscape Inspector Enclosure OR M P E R M I T A P• P --L'I C A T I O N Protected Tree Removal or Pruning Burlingame Park Department 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 696-7245 The undersigned owner of the proper/tt at: Address �o . 7�? L, �� or type m TREE CITY USA hereby applies for permission to remove, or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected tree(s): Species � -� G3 G rG'lLC J . Circumference ,.�----�� J� �,. a Ci` Is ' 19 Location on property ('e r. - ✓ t �---r( Work to be performed 900'-7 i' Reason work is necessary 11 (Use back of NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPH OF, TREE WITH THIS APPLICATION -1l e -e-Y7 d� ��% f ✓ f /`e1-1 7� G� `-74-ce n for additi nal comments) e e OWNER SIGNATURE ADDRESS/' - PHONE ( l - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - APPROVED DENIED (written appeal :rust be received by 1 CONDITIONS: R t �� V �` (.0 1� "� O A P2 2- � � Y� `ep Date Expires Sr. Landscape Inspector is permit must a 1 ib relt job site at all times when work is being done. 3 '� `I 7 � 1;ze Z�&4 Yze e-�� el r d wn,06.�M ��.CITY CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT _ 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 696-3770 Parks / Trees (650) 696-7245 A v ... T °'� Fax (650) 696-7216 E-mail: burlrec(&aol.com September 4, 1998 Frank J. Espina 1216 Cortez Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION TO MEET PLANTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT AT 1216 CORTEZ AVENUE At its meeting of September 4, 1998, the Burlingame Beautification Commission voted 4 - 0 - 3 (absent) to grant a six month extension to meet planting requirements for private tree removal at 1216 Cortez Avenue. The extension will expire on March 3, 1999. I will be contacting you soon to discuss your questions with regard to the number of trees on your property and your proposed building project. Please contact the Parks Division at (650) 696-7245 if you have any questions. Sincerely, i?�7- Richard P. Quadri Sr. Landscape Inspector RPQ/kh Enclosure I,. - r L X% VI L. A. Z% r c L i y „ _ _ Protected Tree Removal or Pruning Burlingame Park Department 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 6 9 6-7 24 5 TREE CITY USA The undersigned owner of the property at: Address 2-� a�LTay print or type hereby applies for permission to remove, or prune more than 1/3 of the crown or roots of the following protected tree(s): Species �`'{"'��- Circumference 1 Location on property �i K�`�� i'-� ' ✓a'L �`��-'�=� `t"'r' Work to be performed'�� r- Reason work is necessary 16A- (Use back of form r additional comments) NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT OWNER` PHOTOGRAPH OF TREE WITH THIS APPLICATION SIGNATURE ADDRESS PHONE -4�'f) L, APPROVED DENIED CONDITIONS: �Uc�iC;� (written appeal must be received by Date � � � - `7 12=�) Expires 3 - 3 - Sr. Landscape Inspector This permit must be available at job site at all times when work is being done. pil a_ km-e— or,_ A ci�— T �,/,w 6;Qd4t (I CL 2: �� - -tom-- �� s � �� -� c� ►2 � a�� J —N Elwood & Espina Incorporated August 25, 1998 City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010-2899 Attn: Mr. Richard P. Quadri Sr. Landscape Inspector Dear Mr. Quadri: I have received your letter dated August 19, 1998, copy enclosed, in which you indicate that I have until September 3, 1998 to fulfill my requirements under the tree removal and replacement permit issued to me in August, 1997. As background, I purchased the home in the spring of 1997, and at that time, I noted that the very large pine tree, approximately 5 feet across at the base, appeared to be in poor condition. Accordingly, I had one of your arborists come out and look at the tree and it �-- was determined that the tree was diseased. The Parks & Recreation Department issued me a permit to take down the tree, and it was taken down in September, 1997. To date, I have not replaced that tree because of the bad weather during the winter and the fact that I am presently talking to an architect in regards to putting a garage on the back part of my property. The tree, which I removed, was planted approximately 30 years in the exact spot in which a garage was previously located. Since I have no garage, my cars have to sit in the driveway, and I am now looking at having a garage built on the property. Accordingly, at this point in time, I have no idea as to where to place a 24 " box size replacement tree. Depending on where the garage is ultimately placed will affect the placement of the tree. I think it should also be noted that 1 do already have a number of trees in my back yard. I have a very large ash tree in the very back of my house and numerous trees that run along the back fence of my property. A large liquid amber on the side of the house and a number of birch trees in the front of the house. When I mentioned to my neighbor that I would be replacing the large tree with another tree required by the City, they were quite upset to think that I would be putting another tree on my lot seeing as the prior tree was such a nuisance and affected the amount of sun in their backyard. Accordingly, I would like to request, at a minimum, an extension of the permit from the Beautification Commission. I also feel that someone should come out and look at my property to determine, with the construction of a garage, whether I have room to add another "heritage tree". Certified 100 No. El Camino Real Public San Mateo, California 94401-2705 Accountants (650) 579-7200 Fax 650) 579-1041 issue. FJE:kas Enclosure ON 4 -2- I can be reached at my office at (650) 579-7200 during the day to discuss this Very truly yours, Frank J. Espina CITY OF BURLINGAME SURLIN6AMC PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899 s� Telephone (415) 696-3770 - Parks / Trees (415) 696-7245 ♦PGNAT[- Fax (415) 696-7216 - E-mail: burlrec@aol.com August 22, 1997 Frank J. Espina 1216 Cortez Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF 1 PINE TREE @ 1216 CORTEZ AVE. - BURLINGAME I reviewed your request for removal of 1 protected Pine tree in the back yard of the property at the above address and have made the following determination: 1) The tree has suffered severe insect infestations which have progressed to the point that control is no longer a viable option. 2) The tree is in decline and poses a potential hazard to applicant's and adjacent properties. 3) Replacement as defined in Section 11.06.090 will be required. I therefore intend to issue a permit for removal of this tree subject to the provisions of Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 11.06.090. This permit will be issued on September 3, 1997 if no appeal is received by that time. Sincerely, Richard P. Quadri Sr. Landscape Inspector RPQ/kh I%.— Enclosure