HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1995.06.01BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
June 1, 1995
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called
to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Plyer.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Plyer, Commissioners Gilmore -Friend, Lauder, Root, and
Ward
Absent: Commissioners McGowan and Schinagl
Staff: Director Quadri
Guests: Jack Friend
MINUTES - Minutes of the April 6, 1995 meeting were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Janice Scattini, 1359 Columbus re two tripping incidents in front
of her residence.
Evaluation of tree at 1359 Columbus submitted by Commissioner McGowan from
Mayne Tree Expert Co.
Letter from Director Quadri to Paul Ragghianti, 1616 Quesada Way informing
him that due to lack of room on his private property, payment may be made to
the tree replacement fund. (Check for $175.00 received.)
Letter from Marilyn McDonnell, 1436 Cortez Avenue requesting permission to
plant 3-15 gallon size European Birch trees rather than 1-24" box size tree
requirement for private removal replacement.
Letter from Steve Mendenhall requesting permission to remove and replace a
.city tree at 1613 Sanchez to expand a driveway at a newly constructed
residence.
OLD BUSINESS
1359 Columbus - Director Quadri commented that the City Council did not
intend their decision allowing removal of the magnolia tree to set a new
policy in regards to tree removal in the City of Burlingame. This clearly
was a tough decision and, as in the past, the Council will support tree
preservation in the city. Residents at 1359 Columbus are required to replace
the tree with a 24" box size tree at their expense.
NEW BUSINESS
Landscape Award Committee Appointment - Director Quadri stated that this had
been an annual event since 1975, but in 1991 presentation of the award was
postponed until the end of the drought. The award will be presented to 1
small business and 1 large business in the City of Burlingame at the
Community Picnic in September.
Chairman Plyer appointed Commissioner(s) Gilmore -Friend, Lauder, and McGowan
to serve on the Landscape Award Committee. The committee will report back to
the July Commission meeting with a list of nominees for the commission to
consider.
Nominating Committee for Election of Officers - Chairman Plyer appointed
himself as well as Commissioner(s) Schinagl and Ward to serve on the
�,,iominating committee. The committee will report back to the commission with
a list of nominees for the election in August.
NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd.) - --NI
Request to plant 3-15 -gal size trees for removal of private liquidambar
1436 Cortez Avenue - Director Quadri stated permission for removal of a
private liquidambar was granted with the replacement requirement of 1-241, box
size tree. Resident requests permission to plant 3-15 gallon size European
Birch trees. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Ward moved permission be
granted to plant 3-15 gallon size trees; seconded. Motion carried on a 5-0
vote; Commissioners McGowan and Schinagl absent.
Request to remove City tree at 1613 Sanchez for driveway expansion - Director
Quadri reported the request comes from the contractor of a newly constructed
residence. When plans were initially submitted, driveway expansion was not
included on the plans; structure currently has a 3 car garage with a 10'
driveway. Contractor requests permission to remove and replace the city tree
to expand driveway to accommodate the 3 car garage. Director Quadri stated
had the plans (originally submitted 3 years ago for landscape review)
included removal of the tree for expansion of the driveway, permission would
have been granted with a 24" box replacement requirement . . . Or, if space
was not available a $175 contribution to the tree replacement fund would be
required.
Commissioner Ward moved that because ample room for a replacement tree is not
available the contractor be required to contribute $175 to the tree
replacement fund; seconded. Motion carried on a 5-0 vote; Commissioners
McGowan and Schinagl absent.
REPORTS
IIADRI - Arbor Care has completed trimming the Eucalyptus trees on Burlingame
Avenue, the Redwood trees at Victoria Park, and the removal of a large old
Pine in Washington Park.
The Park Department planted 67 street trees for the April planting. Director
Quadri believes planting requests were down due to the long rainy season.
PLYER - Chairman Plyer requested the Park Department office notify
Commissioners McGowan and Schinagl of their committee appointments.
GILMORE-FRIEND - Commissioner Gilmore -Friend shared a news article on
promoting the planting of large trees with large leaves for shade and another
article about a city that presents awards for "unique" trees.
Commissioner Gilmore -Friend reported that city trees were burned during the
street resurfacing. Director Quadri stated that the trees will recover.
WARD - Commissioner Ward reported that the hedge at 132 Occidental is halfway
over the sidewalk and at the corner of 200 Occidental a large plant obstructs
the view of oncoming traffic at the Howard stop sign.
LAUDER - Commissioner Lauder reported that there are 15 newsracks in front of
the food mart on Broadway. Commissioner Gilmore -Friend added that newsracks
at the Broadway post office extend into the city parking lot. Director
Quadri stated that the Park Department sent letters to newspaper agencies r
violations; most did not respond to the May 15th deadline. The City Attorney
has notified the agencies demanding compliance and of a change in the
ordinance that is being proposed so non-compliance can be dealt with more
effectively.
REPORTS (Cont'd.) -
ROOT - Commission Root reported that the Spring Garden Seminar banner was
torn by the wind; repair and or replacement should be considered.
There being no further business, and no business FROM THE FLOOR, Chairman
Plyer adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karlene Harvey
Recording Secretary