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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1989.06.01BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COM4ISSION June 1, 1989 ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gilmore, Commissioners Erickson, Hagstrom, O'Mahony, Peeters, Root, and Ward. Staff: Director Quadri Nm1iUTES - Minutes of the May 3, 1989 meeting were corrected to read "On May 15th, St. Catherine's Church, will have a special service in memory of Dorothea Hughes' daughter." - From Director Quadri to: Ann Offield 109 Occidental, informing her that the Commission will act on her request for tree removal at the June 1, 1989 meeting. Christine Singh informing her of Commission approval for a tree to be planted at Bayside Park in memory of her father,'Hubie'Norton. Jim Gamlen, 1021 Paloma, informing him that the Commission will act on his request for tree removal at 1025 Paloma at the June 1, 1989 meeting. Lap -Kit & Chi -Rafe Cheung (owners of 1025 Paloma) informing them that a request had been received for tree removal at 1025 Paloma. Michael Collom, 1530 Albemarle, informing him that the Commission will act on his request for the removal of three Eucalyptus trees behind his property `.. in the City easement on El Camino Real. From Mr. Bertoia, 142 Channing, requesting the removal of 2 glossy privits and replacement with 2 gingkos. Request for Heritage Tree designation from Jon Rosell, 1525 Burlingame Ave., for a 65+ year old redwood tree. REPQRTS QUADRI - City Attorney has been corresponding with Petrini's re the complaints of garbage, greasy sidewalks, odor, etc. Petrini's has alleviated the problem by storing garbage inside the store. Spring tree planting has been completed. The next scheduled planting will be in October. Director Quadri announced that he will be on a Park Tour in the Soviet Union from June 18 to July 5th, 1989. GILMORE - Alley near Hillside & Bernal has very high weeds. Director Quadri stated that most alleys in the City of Burlingame are private property and the responsibility of homeowners on each side of alley. Commissioner Gilmore thanked Mark Peeters for his ideas to increase students understanding and involvement in Arbor Day, and requested it be put on the Commission's Goals/Priorities list. Commissioner Gilmore asked if commissioners can endorse candidates for city elections. Director Quadri stated that endorsements could be made on an individual basis, but not as a commission or commissioner. BBC MINUTES - ,7[TI�TE 1, 1989 REPORTS - (Cont'd.) O'MAHONY - The exit from the freeway at Broadway again looks unkempt. Director Quadri will inform CalTrans, and suggested the Commission may want to look into a future Capital Improvement project similar to the median L island landscaping on El Camino that was installed about 5 years ago. Asked if trees removed at the new Bayshore "Y" will be replaced. Director Quadri stated that for every tree removed two of the same variety will be replaced. Project should be completed by November, 1989. ERICKSON - Asked if trees that died at McKinley school will be replaced in different locations throughout the city. Director Quadri stated that some of the trees will be replaced. The vacant lot at the corner of Oak Grove and California Dr. is "tacky" looking; overgrown, equipment left out, etc. Asked when Eucalyptus on Burlingame Ave., will they be trimmed. Director Quadri stated that the Eucs in residential areas are on a 4 year trim cycle. HAGS TROM - There are many chuck holes from Adeline to Trousdale on ECR that need repair. Suggested that poppy seeds be planted on ECR at Highway Rd. The steps between Alvarado & Easton are overgrown with weeds. PFETERS - Abandoned gas station at California & Oak Grove is not fenced and the hydraulics are still sitting out. 1%.1 The dumpster behind Safeway in the alley off Primrose is always overflowing. OLD BUSINESS - Reaµest for tree removals behind 1530 Albemarle - Michael Collom stated that 3 Eucalyptus behind his property at 1530 Albemarle are 40' over his house; trees are dangerous, limbs come down in every storm. Two of the trees prevent him from putting his fence on his property line because the trunks encroach. If fence were moved inside property line, 2 feet would be lost in backyard. Large roots extend into his backyard and trees are dirty preventing him from landscaping. Mr. Collom requests the Commission reconsider the Park Department's denial for removal. Director Quadri stated that all trees on ECR are Heritage Trees and cannot be removed without permission from the Commission. All ECR eucs were surveyed for health and stability several years ago and these trees have recently been inspected by staff and found to be stable; trees were trimmed 2 years ago. Commission discussed liability; Park Department recommends against removal but if Commission should decide in favor of removal, it should determine why these trees differ from others on ECR and, as in the past, cost of removal and replacement should be the responsibility of the applicant. Commissioner Peeters stated that the trees appear to be healthy and stated perhaps a 'living' fence could alleviate part of the problem. Commissioner Erickson asked why applicant purchased the property if he felt the trees were dangerous to which Mr. Collom replied that he thought that he would be able to trim or remove them. BBC MINUTES - JUNE 1, 1989 OLD BUSINESS - Reaauest for tree removals behind 1530 Albemarle - (Cont'd.) Following discussion, Commissioner O'Mahony moved that the information presented be taken on advisement and a decision be postponed until the next regular meeting. At the request of the applicant, the decision will be made at the August meeting. Seconded; motion carried unanimously. Reauest for removal, 1025 Palcma - Director Quadri stated that the request for removal came from residents at 1021 Paloma; owners of 1025 Paloma have not responded. The Park Department has been doing what can be done for the dripping of resin, i.e. trimming, spraying every year. The tree is structurally sound and a good specimen. Commission has discussed in the past the gradual replacement of trees that are inappropriate and can take this into consideration in forming a decision. Commissioner Ward moved that the tree be removed. Following further discussion as to who will be responsible for the cost of removal and replacement, Commissioner Ward withdrew his motion. Commissioner Ward moved that the information presented be taken under advisement but a decision be postponed until the Commission has heard from the property owner at 1025 Paloma; seconded. Carried unanimously. Reauest for removal. 109 Occidental - Request for removal was due to tree being close to driveway. Tree has been hit when backing out of driveway and resident wishes to widen driveway for easier access for large vehicles. The Park Department reports that the tree is healthy, but driveway can be widened on the other side by removal of a portion of residents hedge; Occidental is lined with Sycamores. Following discussion, Commissioner Hagstrom moved that the request be denied and suggested widening be accomplished from the other side of the driveway; seconded. Carried unanimously. Election of Officers - The following slate of officers was nominated and elected for 1989-1990: Rosalie O'Mahony - Chairman; Carolyn Root - Vice Chairman; Ardith Erickson - Secretary. Newsrack Ordinance - Commissioner Gilmore reported that she has received copies of ordinances from other bay area cities. Commissioner Gilmore will present information to the City Attorney with the Newsrack Committees request to design an ordinance based on current ordinances requiring the use of modular newsracks. Commission agreed and thanked Commissioner Gilmore for all her work and time on the Newsrack Committee. NEW BUSINESS Reauest for removal - 142 Chann;ng - Mr. Bertoia requests removal of 2 glossy privits and replacement with 2 gingko trees. Commission will render a decision at the July, 1989 meeting. There being no COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR, meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karlene Harvey Recording Secretary