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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1995.11.02BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 2, 1995 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman McGowan. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman McGowan, Commissioners Gilmore-Friend,TSchinagl, and Ward Staff: Director Quadri Absent: Commissioners Lauder and Plyer Guests: Jack Friend and Tim Richmond MINUTES - Minutes of the October 5, 1995 meeting were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Director Quadri to Catherine Gamlen, 1021 Paloma, informing her that the Commission denied her request to remove the city's Cottonwood tree at 1025 Paloma. Letter from Director Quadri to June Chiotti, 1621 Lassen Way, informing her that the Commission approved her request to waive replacement requirements of a city tree at her address. Letter from Director Quadri to Garnik Davidian, informing him that the Commission unanimously voted that a permit be issued to remove 2 city -owned Eucalyptus trees at 1131 Capuchino, and waiving the replacement requirement. Commission Candidate Application received from Commissioner Carolyn Root. Letter from Garnik Davidian, (829 Gull Ave., Foster City), appealing to .Council the Commission's decision regarding the 2 city -owned Eucalytus at 1131. Letter from Jane Sears, 2312 Easton Dr., requesting size requirements be waived for a replacement tree on private property. Spring Garden Seminar announcement for Rec Bulletin Spring'Registration. Letter from Pia Genardini, 2108 Trousdale Drive, requesting assistance and suggestions from the Commission re driveway damage from city tree roots. Letter from Jon & Kathy Weatherwax, 1611 Ralston Ave., protesting the proposed removal of a private Fir tree at 1609 Ralston Ave. Letter included a signed petition from residents at 1608, 1612, 1615, and 1616 Ralston. Letter from Frances Morris, 1608 Ralston Ave. opposing the proposed removal of a private Fir tree at 1609 Ralston Ave. Letter from Scotty Morris, Morris and Associates, 1608 Ralston Ave. opposing the proposed removal of a private Fir tree at 1609 Ralston Ave. Letter(s) from Director Quadri to Jon & Kathy Weatherwax, 1611 Ralston Ave., Frances Morris and Scotty Morris, 1608 Ralston Ave., informing them of private tree removal procedures and that the Commission will hear the request for the removal of the private Fir tree at 1609 Ralston Ave. at their December 7 meeting. "*-Letter to from Director Quadri to applicant Derek Skaife (45 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara), informing him that protests have been filed re his request to remove a private Fir at 1609 Ralston Ave. and that a hearing on the matter has been set for the December 7 Commission meeting. r CORRESPONDENCE (Cont'd.) - Letter from Director Quadri to I. Grivakis, 1601 Ralston Ave., informing him that the Commission has asked to review his request for removal of a private ,,,-,Oak tree at the December 7 Commission meeting. (Letter also sent to adjacent property owner at 211 Occidental Ave.) Letter from Joe and Carol Byrne, 1348 Vancouver, requesting the Commission approve the unauthorized planting of 2 liquidambers at his address . . . liquidambers are not approved for a 4' planter strip. OLD BUSINESS Oxford/Cambridge Tree Replacement - Director Quadri stated that Darren Scoffield has received more information and would be making a presentation Item was postponed until 6:15 p.m. Bart to Airport EIR (Eucalyptus grove) - Chairman McGowan reported that the a proposed soundwall will be built south of Murchison to 500 feet south of Trousdale on the westside of the RR track; 1500 feet of Bart "tail track" will encroach into the Burlingame city limits; storage for 60 Bart cars is proposed for the eastside of the tracks, south of Millbrae Avenue, requiring the removal of a Eucalyptus grove in the Burlingame city limits. After a brief discussion the Commission agreed that Chairman McGowan write a letter to Council requesting it be required that the trees be replaced at least 1 for 1 as is required in the Urban Reforestation Ordinance. Landscape Award - Committee Report - Commissioner Plyer was absent but Commissioner Schinagl submitted a possible idea for media publication to promote the Landscape Award. The Committee will further report at the December meeting. �. REPORTS SCHINAGL - Commissioner Schinagl requested that a letter from the Commission be sent to Cafe Marimba acknowledging their new paint job. Commissioner Schinagl asked who was responsible for cleaning the sidewalks on Broadway and Burlingame Avenue. Director Quadri stated that the merchants are responsible and that Broadway has been steam cleaning the sidewalks on a quarterly basis. Chairman McGowan stated as a member of the streetscape committee, he would mention sidewalk cleaning. GILMORE-FRIEND - Commissioner Gilmore -Friend stated that William Weisman is opening a new restaurant in Burlingame ("World Wraps") and wanted reaction from the Commission as to proposed store frontage. Mr. Weisman was informed that the Commission had no jurisdiction over architectural review nor does the City have ordinances re architectural design. Mr. Weisman explained that "World Wraps" originated in the San Francisco Marina District and is a gourmet quick service featuring "wrapped" burritos. Mr. Weisman submitted literature re his establishment and colored pictures of the store frontage and requested feedback from the Commission. The Commission generally felt the design with the more subdued colors was more fitting with other establishments on Burlingame Avenue. Chairman McGowan thanked Mr. Weisman for his presentation and wished him well. ROOT - The banner for the Garden Seminar can be repaired. Stan Moore from the Marriott Hotel will receive the Landscape Award at the Chamber Installation Luncheon. MCGOWAN - Chairman McGowan stated that the trees are particularly pretty right now and noted that the perennial border at Heritage Park has been beautifully done and whoever designed it should be commended. Director REPORTS - MCGOWAN (Cont'd.) - Quadri stated that Frank Rancatore and his park crew are responsible for Heritage Park. Chairman McGowan stated that he attended the steering committee for Broadway improvements. Committee members walked Broadway and developed a "wish" list for a streetscape project. Chairman McGowan presented the Commission with Burlingame Beautification Commission letterhead that he has donated. UADRI - Director Quadri reported that the cost for tree removal and stumping at 1359 Columbus was $2993. The replacement tree (Magnolia `Samuel Sommer') will be at homeowner's expense. Director Quadri stated other than 1 large Eucalyptus and several smaller ones most of the trees at the Anza offramp at Highway 101 will be saved. The wetlands will instead be extended a little further south, and the trees removed would be replaced south of the existing grove. NEW BUSINESS - Political Signs - Commissioner Schinagl moved that political signs only be displayed in commercial areas not residential, and may be displayed no earlier than 30 days prior to the election and removed no later than 48 hours after the election. After a brief discussion, the Commission decided they needed more information; Director Quadri stated he would provide the Commission with the current ordinance on political signs. The item was held over to the December meeting. Since Mr. Scoffield was not there to make his presentation on the Oxford/Cambridge Tree Replacement proposal, and there was no business FROM �.- THE FLOOR, Chairman McGowan adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karlene Harvey Recording Secretary