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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 1996.05.02NOTICE BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MAY 2, 1996 5:30 P.M. CITY FALL CONFERENCE ROOM "A" A G E N D A I. ROLL CALL II. MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1996 III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Request for Waiver of Replacement Tree at 1121 Clovelly V. NEW BUSINESS A. Appeal of Denial for Parking Strip Paving Application at 1317 Bayswater VI. REPORTS A. Park Director B. Chairman C. Commissioners VII. FROM THE FLOOR The (fttV of PurfingUmic PARK DEPARTMENT 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE TEL: (415) 696-7245 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 FAX: (415) 696-7216 April 5, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knox 1121 Clovelly Lane Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST TO WAIVE REPLACEMENT OF CITY TREE AT 1121 CLOVELLY At its regular meeting of April 4, 1996, the Burlingame Beautification Commission considered your request to waive replacement requirements of a city tree at the above address. However, the Commission was unable to render a decision and asks that you clarify your reasons that a tree not be planted in the city's right-of-way. The will reconsider this matter at their May 2, 1996 meeting. If you have any questions, please call me a 696-7245. Sincerely, �1 Ric and P. Quadri Director of Parks RPQ/kh A P-W wr recy� w paper i J M z4v ck of 13=6gumr TEL: (415) 696-7203 SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 FAX:(415) 342-8386 May 24, 1996 David J. Greenaway Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board P.O. Box 3006 San Carlos CA 94070-1306 NOTICE OF DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE At the May 20, 1996 meeting, the City Council heard your appeal regarding the Beautification Commission's denial of the request to remove three trees in the Millbrae Train Station parking lot. They denied without prejudice, allowing you to come back to council with some alternatives for the parking lot configuration and removal of trees. A "denial without prejudice" means that you can come back to city council within a reasonable period of time, for example within three months. Sincerely, Judith A. Malfatti City Clerk c: City Attorney Acting Park & Recreation Director 0 cm RECEIVED �efla.I�at C. •1cc;o�� ate, JR. �` POST OFFICE. BoY 1177 7 S �All MAY 2 11996 JI RLI\G-t-N11" "'AFORtIA 94011 cmr cF CIO^ , IV- A" I- Ax�% - ft\ A-t � 41t-e, �A t 7 4 WAI I WTIWN I qry City Council City of Burlingame 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 94010 Ptnirisula Corridor Joint Pbwers Board. 1250 San Carlos Ave., P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 (415) 508-6269 fax (415) 508-6281 e� �� April 16, 1996 RECEIVED ?* Dear Honorable Council Members: APR 1 71996 arYO U E c &AAf, RE: TREE REMOVAL FOR MILLBRAE CALTRAIN STATION PARKING LOT The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) is planning to resurface and re -stripe the southerly portion of the Millbrae CalTrain Station parking lot. A sight distance safety problem exists at the southerly driveway entrance to,the parking lot. There are three existing Casurinas trees preventing vehicles exiting this driveway from seeing oncoming vehicles on northbound California Drive. These trees are on city property and we are formally requesting permission to remove them to remedy this hazardous situation. The City of Burlingame Beautification Committee reviewed and denied this request at their regular meeting of April 4, 1996. Please refer to the attached diagram. Tree diameters shown on this diagram were measured 54" above the existing ground. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at 508-7923. CC: Richard Quadri, Parks Director 'a.. Sincerely, David J. Greenaway. P.E. Associate Engineer wo STAFF REPORT HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO MAY 101, 1996 . . DATE: R QUADRI - DIRECTOR OF PARKS FROM: SUBMITTED BY APPROVED BY A GENOA ITEMk MT6, DATE sueJEeTI TREE REMOVAL REQUEST AT MILLBRAE CALTRAIN PARKING LOT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council hold a hearing on the decision of the Beautification Commission regarding the removal of 3 Casuarina trees on city right-of-way adjacent to the parking lot of the Millbrae CalTrain station. BACKGROUND: On February 23, 1995 Mr. Greenaway, Asst. Engineer for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board requested permission to remove 3 trees on city right-of-way. His request was referred to the Beautification Commission at their March 7 meeting, and a hearing was set for the regular meeting of April 4, 1996. During discussion, Commissioners asked for clarification and additional information. Mr. Greenaway was unable to provide the sight distance clearance required, the formula for �. determining it, or the point from which it was measured. It was suggested that 2 trees could be removed and the third saved, since it was only 3' 4" from a power pole. An alternative of moving the curb cut a few feet North was suggested as a way of saving the third tree. The applicant stressed that the request was for the removal of all 3 trees. The Commission felt that if the driveway were to be used as an exit, a sight distance safety . problem clearly exists. However, they felt, and staff concurs, that the JPB had not taken any alternative steps to rectify the problem Specifically, signs that indicated "No Exit" or "Entrance Only", or devices that prevent exiting by causing damage to tires. Further, Mr. Greenaway stated that removal was an alternate item on the project, and was dependent upon funds being available. The Commission saw a compromise solution of removing 2 trees, placing appropriate signage, and requiring all shrubs in the landscape area to be trimmed to a 3' height. Based on the application before them, they rejected the request on a 3-4 vote. EXHIBITS: Letters from Mr. Greenaway 2-23-96 and 4-16-96 Beautification Minutes of 4-4-96 L T4.e (9t#U d Purfiugantr PARK DEPARTMENT 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE TFL: (415) 696-7245 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 FAX: (415) 696-7216 April 5, 1996 David J. Greenaway, P.E. Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board P.O. Box 3006 Burlingame, CA 94010 RE: REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL FOR MILLBRAE CALTRAIN PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS At its regular meeting of April 4, 1996, the Burlingame Beautification Commission voted to deny your request to remove 3 Casurinas on the City right-of-way, southeast of Trousdale Drive (3 in favor - 4 opposed). This decision may be appealed in writing to the City Council before their regularly scheduled meeting of May 6, 1996. , I would also like to clarify the issue of the 3 Eucalyptus in the parking lot. While these trees are not on City right-of-way, they are within Burlingame's City limits and subject to the provisions of the Urban Reforestation ordinance (attached): A permit is required for their removal. Please call the Park Department at (415) 696-7245 if you have any questions about either of these matters. Sincerely, Richard P. Quadri Director of Parks RPQ/kh Enclosure priMeO on wycW Papw 0 GERALD K. SANDBULTE, D.V.M. CAMINO REAL PET CLINIC 1317 BAYSWATER AVENUE BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 (415)344-5711 April 5, 1996 Beautification Committee Burlingame City Hall 501 Primrose Burlingame, CA 94010 To: Beautification Committee I wish to appeal the decision by the Director of Parks, Mr. Rich Quadri, for denying my application for parking strip paving of my property at 1317 Bayswater Avenue. The strip between the curb and sidewalk receive heavy traffic from my clientele and St. Catherine's Parish. At present, it is dirt and weeds and in the summer it is just dirt. In my estimation, due to the heavy traffic, the planting of bushes or other plants in the strip is not a practical solution. I would appreciate meeting with someone from the Beautification Committee at my clinic to review this problem together. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Gerry Sandbulte, DVM Is" CITY OF BURLINGAME DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATION FOR PARKING STRIP PAVING �!,( FEB 2 91996 Owner %J R, �, _ S J Al n 6 w L TE Date moaner I s Address [ � 1-7 13 /4 its (,y A I � P_ 0 FL Tel.No. 3 4Lf- S7 J/ Address of Parcel 4by Lot Pok , 5A � 5 e Block 3 Subdivision TovJN OF 13UALIMCoAA46 Improvements Proposed and Reasons: ��{,� „c,;., c� �,�,_,&,i- �. t,�. CAAA . a--J - -/ I (we) as o er(s) hereby agree to accept all responsibility for the maintenance off this parkingstrip , Vitt ing street tree damage. / � liu,C ado` Signed Owners) NOTE: An Encroachment Permit must be obtained from the Public Works Office before work is begun. Parking strip paving shall conform to City Sidewalk Standards. N�—, DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - FOR CITY USE ONLY PUBLIC UTILITIES (IN PARKING STRIP): 1. Water Mains: IJ O Sewer Mains: NO 2. Water Meter Boxes Y E S 3. Sewer Cleanouts YE 5 4. Other STREET TREES (IN PARKING STRIP): Number & Types O N E. PARK DEPARTMENT: Special Conditions: Application (approved ) or (denied ). r -a—te: — Signed _ Direct o Pa s PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Special Conditions: Application (approved ) or (denied ). Date: Signed Director of Public Works Revised 10-19-92 FILE: F:\WP51\FILES\FORMS\PARKSTRP.PAV