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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1989.07.06BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION July 6, 1989 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice -Chair Root. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Root, Erickson, Hagstrom, Peeters and Ward. Absent: Commissioners Gilmore and O'Mahony Staff: Director Quadri Guests: Residents from the 1500 block of La Mesa Drive; Ivan and Teresa Anderson, Mary Tavernan, Virginia Burbank, and John and Karen Ericsson. N NUTES - Minutes of the June 1, 1989 meeting were approved submitted. - Letter from Director Quadri to: Michael Collom, 1530 Albemarle informing him that his request for the removal of 3 Eucalyptus behind his property on El Camino would be held over and decided at the August 3, 1989 meeting as per his request. Ann Offield, 109 Occidental informing her of the Commission's decision to deny her request for removal of a sycamore in front of her home. Mr. Bertoia, 142 Channing informing him that his request for the removal of 2 glossy privits would be decided at the July 6, 1989 Commission meeting. Jim Gamlen, 1021 Paloma informing him a decision on his request for the removal of the Cottonwood tree at 1025 Paloma would be postponed until the Commission hears from the property owner. Petition from residents on the 1500 block of La Mesa Drive requesting the removal of 8 pine trees planted in the median and replacing with shrubs. Commission Attendance Report. REPORTS QJADRI - Director Quadri again reported the overgrown shrubs at Broadway and Rollins Rd. to CalTrans and the shrubs have been entirely removed. A mature Sycamore was removed at 164 Chapin Ln. Upon investigation it was found that the contractor had approved plans which showed that the tree would be removed, but that the Park Dept. had no received the plans for review. In response to Commission concerns, Director Quadri stated that this has happened before of this year, but he is working with Public Works/Building Department to establish procedures that will prevent this. RO P - A few children's art items have been refurbished. Those on the City Hall grounds may need to be replaced due to deteriorated condition. Asked Director Quadri what steps the Commission could take for beautification of the Broadway islands. Director Quadri stated that CalTrans may do the project but if not the Commission can discuss it project. The Commission will wait to see if CalTrans initiates this project. ERICKSON - Asked if foliage can be planted on the fence along 101 at Rollins Rd. and Winchester. Director Quadri stated that the area along 101 on Rollins Rd. is Caltrans maintenance territory and that requests of that nature should be directed to the CalTrans office in Foster City. PRFTERS - Has one speaker lined up for next year's Arbor Day promotion to the schools -- is getting information on "the year of the oak". OLD BUSINESS Request for removal of 2 alossy privits at 142 Channing - After discussion, Commissioner Hagstrom moved the request for removal be denied; seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Request for removal of Cottonwood tree at 1025 Paloma - Director Quadri stated that since the request came from 1021 Paloma, the Commission at their last meeting requested they hear from the property owner at 1025 Paloma before rendering a decision. Director Quadri has received no response from either party. Decision will be held over until the property owner of 1025 Paloma responds. NEW BUSINESS Request for removal of 8 Dines on La Mesa median - Director Quadri reported that a petition had been received from residents on the 1500 block of La Mesa Drive requesting the removal of 8 pines due to tree branches scratching cars, misshapen due to frequent pruning, trees too large for area; trees block view. Staff report indicates that the trees are lowered and cut frequently and are unable to grow to natural height; would agree with removal and replacement at applicants' expense. Comments from residents in attendance: Trees were planted by former resident and previous park staff would not allow removal when trees were smaller; trees block views; City has to maintain frequently; variety of tree is too large for median. When asked if residents would be willing to bear the expense of removal and replacement, comments were of a cooperative nature. Commission will consider the matter at the August 3, 1989 Commission meeting. Landscape Award Committee - The following commissioners will serve on the 1989-90 Landscape Award Committee: Rosalie O'Mahony, Mark Peeters, and William Ward. The Committee will provide a list of nominees at the August 3, 1989 meeting. To promote interest articles will be placed in the Boutique Villager, the San Mateo Times, and the Chamber Chatter. The awards will be presented at the Community Dinner in October. Bay Cleanup 1989 - Robert Rivera from the City of San Mateo presented information and showed a video on the Bay Cleanup scheduled for September 16, 1989 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Rider Park in San Mateo. Cleanup is done during low tide so debris can be picked up. The idea was generated from the Coastal Commission, and will coincide with "Coast Week". Refreshments and entertainment will be provided for the volunteers. There being no further business and no COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 'N, Respectfully submitted,