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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - BC - 1987.04.02BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION April 2, 1987 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Commission was called to order on Thursday, April 2, 1987 at 5:32 p.m. in the City Hall by Chairman Gilmore. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gilmore, Commissioners Erickson, Hagstrom, Hughes, O'Mahony, Root, and Shevchuk. Staff: Director Quadri Guests: Mrs. Audre Nelson (3045 Rivera Dr.) & Mr. Robert Booth (728 Farringdon) MINUTES Minutes of the March 5, 1987 meeting were approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS Letter to Suzanne Cady from Mayor Barton presenting her with a plaque in apprecia- tion for her service to the City of Burlingame on the Beautification Commission. Letter to Mrs. Audre Nelson, 3045 Rivera Dr. from Director Quadri informing her of the Commission's denial of her request for removal of tree at her address. Letter from Mr. Robert W. Booth (728 Farringdon) and Mr. Ted Kevranian (732 Far- ringdon) requesting removal of trees at 732 due to roots invading rose garden at 728, lifting gutters and curbs, invading sewer laterals, and surface roots invad- ing lawn at 732 Farringdon. At this point Chairman Gilmore requested that the order of agenda be changed to accommodate Mrs. Nelson. Tree Removal/3045 Rivera Dr. - Mrs. Nelson stated that she came to the March 5, 1987 Beautification Commission meeting only to find all the doors locked to the City Hall. Mrs. Nelson chastised the Commission for having denied her request for removal. She indicated that the tree has been trimmed by the Park Department but it looks very "ugly", and the trimming will not alleviate the problem with mildew. Commissioner Hagstrom stated that the Commission felt that removal of the tree would not alleviate mildew, that the mildew quite possibly is due to the metal frame windows. Mrs. Nelson stated that if there are any problems she wishes to go down on record as having requested removal. Chairman Gilmore stated that having noted Mrs. Nelson's deep concern she has the right to appeal to the City Council. Mrs. Nelson replied that she would not appeal. REPORTS QUADRI - Pershing Park landscaping is completed. The children's play equipment will be installed the week of April 5. Dedication ceremonies are being planned for June 6 -- City of Burlingame's 79th Anniversary. 1987-88 Park Department Budget has been completed for submittal to the City Mana- ger on April 3. Copies will be distributed to the commission at the May meeting. Tree pruning contract with Timberline is almost finished. Currently, Timberline is working on trees in the Ray Par children's play area. Newsrack ordinance and information has been made available to the Commission by the City Attorney as requested. Information will be reviewed by Commission and discussed at the May meeting. GILMORE Clean Campus inspection for the month of March was awarded to Taylor Intermediate School. Chairman Gilmore requested that the Commission write a letter to BIS informing the children of ways that they can be involved in community service. Director Quadri reported that at the request of the vice-principal, a Tree City USA flag was given to BIS to fly during the school year. REPORTS (Cont'd.) ERICKS-0-N Landscaped areas at Broadway and Rollins Rd. need cleaning up and are embarrassing as a main entrance to Burlingame. Director Quadri indicated that there has been discussion about upgrading that whole intersection and if that were to happen �-' landscaping would be part of it. Director Quadri will contact the Sheriff's crew to schedule cleanup in that area. Item will be placed on May agenda for further discussion. HUGHES Fenced area at Hughes gas station is still cluttered with trash. ROOT Area behind Petrini's looks o.k. O'MAHONY Commissioner O'Mahony in speaking at the hoi be hung over Broadway will check into cost town areas. spoke with Alex Graham and he indicated he would be interested ne garden seminar. Chairman Gilmore asked if banners could and Burlingame Ave. promoting the seminar. Director Quadri and what would be required for hanging banners in the down- SHEVCHUK Lot next door to the old Victoria Station is littered with trash and appears to be turning into a dump. Can 'No Dumping' signs be posted? Director Quadri will refer to the Planning Department. HAGSTROM arden tudy Club wishes to celebrate "Poppy Day" by casting Poppy seeds in the area between Adeline and Ray Drive along E1 Camino. Director Quadri indicated that may be an acceptable area, and he will work with the Garden Club. OLD BUSINESS Tree Removal/732 Farringdon - Mr. Robert W. Booth was present and stated: The liquidambars next door lift the gutter, sidewalk, and curb. Large roots from these trees invade his rose garden. He has placed metal sheeting along the drive to keep the roots out of the rose garden, but the roots have gone under the sheet- ing and into the rose garden; it is necessary to have the sewer cleaned out 3-4 times a year; one neighbor in the area is unable to get his cars into the driveway unless he places ramps from the street to the drive; gutters are lifted and pre- vents water from flowing down storms drains. Mr. Booth requests that trees be removed and replaced with trees that cause less or no problems to sidewalks. Director Quadri will request a report from Public Works regarding the status of repairs in that area. Commission will review and render a decision at the May meeting. Tree Removal/1386 Hillside Cr. - Commissioner Hagstrom stated that the Hawthornes in that area are very old but the Hawthornes at 1386 Hillside Cr. are better look- ing than most. Director Quadri indicated that Tree Leadworker indicated the trees are healthy. According to records, trees have not been trimmed for some time. The Park Department would like to address the concerns by trimming all the Hawthornes in the area. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Hughes moved that the tree crew trim the trees in hopes of addressing the problem; seconded. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karlene Harvey Recording Secretary