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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1988.04.07BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION April 7, 1988 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order on Thursday, April 7, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Gilmore. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gilmore, Commissioners Hagstrom, Hughes, O'Mahony, Root, and Ward. Absent: Commissioner Erickson. Staff: Asst. Park Director Langevin Guest: Mrs. Kevranian, 732 Farringdon Ln. MINUTES Minutes of the March 3, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS here were no communications for the month of April, 1988. The order of the agenda was changed to accommodate Mrs. Kevranian, 732 Farringdon Ln. 732 FARRINGDON LN./REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT OF TREE REMOVAL PERMIT Mrs. Kevranian (sister of Ted Kevranian, original applicant) explained that her brother moved out of the country because of business and tree could not be re- moved until this time. Therefore, she requests the permit for removal be rein- stated because roots from the city tree are causing extensive damage to her front lawn and walk. Asst. Park Director Langevin commented roots can be removed if lawn renovation is planned and that the Park Department would advise Mrs. Kevranian's contractor as �..- to the root removal. At a later date the Public Works department will be schedul- ing a sidewalk repair program in the Farringdon area and upon removal of the side- walk the Park Department can perform further root pruning. Mrs. Kevranian stated that she would like to see the tree remain and would be satisfied if root pruning could be done. Mrs. Kevranian withdrew her request for a tree removal permit and will instead seek to have extensive root pruning done under the supervision of the city's Park Department. Mrs. Kevranian will contact Park Dept. when work can be scheduled. REPORTS GILMORE - Chairman Gilmore commented that the Spring Garden Seminar was wonderful and very informative; hopes to see more publicity for the Seminar in the Boutique & Villager and the Times; thanked Commissioners for supplying refreshments and Asst. Park Director Langevin for the flower arrangements. ROOT - The art currently being shown at the Post Office is from the children at Lincoln Elementary School. Dale Perkins of Burlingame Intermediate School will not be able to serve as the Art Coordinator for the schools. The newsracks in front of the Broadway Grocery (by the handicap parking) have had their chains removed and 2 racks have been removed. Asst. Park Director Langevin stated that the Park crews were responsible for removing the chains which were chained to city trees. O'MAHONY - There is no further news on the Broadway sidewalk cleaning. Tree was removed outside 1427 Floribunda (w. end of garage) and resident misses the blos- soming tree. Asst. Park Director Langevin will investigate. The article "Burlingame's axe is out for tree 'butchers'" in the March 29, 1988 edition of the San Mateo Times was a 'beautiful' article. The Commission agreed.' REPORTS (Cont'd.) O'MAHONY - Chairman Gilmore asked if information re street tree policies will go out with the water bills. K. Harvey, Secretary to the Park Dept., explained that along with this recent article, a full page ad on Street Tree Policies will be in the next Rec Brochure. In addition, information on Street Tree Policies will be given to new residentsthrough the water department. LANGEVIN - Mayne Tree has sprayed for the Elm bark beetle and will spray for the Elm leaf beetle in June; Timberline Tree Co. is currently thinning and safety pruning the trees in Washington Park; Broadway is undergoing a sidewalk 'facelift' through the Public Works department where city trees have damaged the sidewalks. When sidewalk repairs are completed the Park Department will pour an aggregate that will allow air and water penetration around base of trees to alleviate tripping hazards; On Monday, April 4, a minimum of $1,200 worth of vandalism occurred at the Pershing Park -- the Police Department is investigating the destruction of 6 trees. Residents at 1565 Ralston Ave. (adjacent to Heritage Park) request a Eucalyptus tree in the park be removed due to debris and sidewalk damage caused by tree. Asst. Park Director Langevin explained that since this is in a city park the Com- mission has no jurisdiction. However, the Park Department will prune, thin, and shape the tree to alleviate most of the residents concerns. The sidewalk will be repaired under the City's sidewalk repair program. OLD BUSINESS Newsrack ommittee - Chairman Gilmore remarked that the Newsrack Survey submitted by Director Quadri was excellent. Chairman Gilmore and Commissioner Root will arrange a meeting with City Manager Argyres and City Atty. Coleman to discuss survey and direction of committee. 1425 Bellevue/Request for Removal - Asst. Park Director Langevin indicated that Black Acacias cause extensive sidewalk damage and within the next 5 years the side- walk at that address will need repairing. Commissioner Ward moved that a permit be issued for the removal of the Black Acacia and replacement of a suitable variety be provided at owner's expense; seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2405 Easton Dr./Request for Removal - Asst. Park Director Langevin commented that the existing Black Acacias will present a view hazard for the proposed driveway; trees are also being topped for line clearance preventing the trees from being an asset aesthetically to the neighborhood. Commissioner O'Mahony moved that a permit be issued for the removal of the 2 Black Acacias and 2 replacements of a suitable variety be provided at owner's expense; seconded. Motion carried unani- mously. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner O'Mahony thanked Commissioner Root for promoting the children's art work in the City and acting as liaison to the Broadway Merchants. Commissioner O'Mahony moved that the Commission send a letter thanking Dr. Black, Superintendent of Schools, for his cooperation in beautifying the city with children's art. There being no comments from the floor the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karjene Harvey / Recording Secretary `