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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - BC - 1984.07.05I L `e N O T I C E PARK, RECREATION, AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING: THURSDAY - JULY 55 1984 AGENDA I. ROLL CALL II. MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1984 III. COMMUNICATIONS A. Letters received B. Letters sent IV. REPORTS A. Recreation Director B. Park Director C. Chairman D. Commissioners V. OLD BUSINESS A. Tree Removal Request - 2109 Hale Dr. B. Landscape Award Nominations VI. NEW BUSINESS Coionel kiard A. Norton 2109 Hal-t Drive Burlingame, California 9401C Burlingame Park Department 501 Primrose Road Burlingame, CA 9Lpolo Gentlement 7 January 1 0, 1c)94 The purpose of this lstter is to request a permit to remove a street tree from in front of my house and property, 2109 Hale Drive. This tree is a large and old maple tree whose .roots have invaded mygarden areaand is now lifting up my concrete drive- way, cracking one section and raising another section 12 to 2 inches in the portion of the driveway:.used as an entrance path- way to my house. Damage already done to the driveway is estima- ted at over $2,000. In addition to the driveway, the roots are continuously invading my garden area (which I have in lieu of a lawn) and hindero the healthy growth of the flowers, roses and hedge in the area. About .four or five years ago I took out all of the flowers and roses from this area and removed all the roots from the area down to a depth of 30 or gore inches and put in new fill and surrounded the area with heavy eorrugated.steel sheet- ing placed just inside the sidewalk on the front and the driveway on the side. In spite of this, the tree roots have again invaded the area and are preventing good normal growth of the plants. And of course, in addition to the damage the tree is doing yard and driveway, it has lifted the sidewalk about 4 inches or more and at present has lifted one section of sidewalk about 2 inches abovti the adjoiningsection, which could cause serious injury to a passerby. Black asphalt has been placed on the side- walk to reduce the darter, but before long, it will be lifted still higher. Also, the root system has broken and mal-aligned the street curbing and it;:, connection with the street itself. Althou h my wife and I like trees, this particular one is causirg more da^�a re and concern than it is worth. So it is time it Vas r:e:novezd and replaced N4ith a less troublesome and damming true. I ilave 11117-1d at this address .for almost 1''5 years, having purchased the house now in early 1?59 and this the first complaint I have ever re ;istered. Mould �jo,.i pleas" be <r enc�u2t to pond one of your p:eol)le o,it to take ri look and tall :ne what can be done. Plea:�0 cazll .me in advanc:? :-o we c:an arran e .a time con- venient to r)ot1-1 of i.i T°iy t'lOphor..e number is 3) 2--6791 o Thank you for your consideration... Sincerely r.� I/A L� Colonel Richard A. Norton 2109 Hale Drive Burlin.,.,.,,e nn.,,a E uillS £J Its = [. J�..`_ •'.P S1'«u,� s 'tv44 f .,s•,L fNT,S :#- O as :��. ot .J. •t S. 4f , Y 1 a � �.'Y ems+ �rY$,\`.• '... �-ti�.`k'� J LW 0 4-V SAN MATEO COUNTY A3urlinpmr CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 June 12, 1984 Richard A. Norton 2109 Hale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Norton: TEL:(415) 342-8931 Your letter of Janaary 10, 1984 requesting removal of the liquid- ambar in front of ,your property was presented to the Beautifica- tion Commission at their regular meeting on June 7, 1984. The Commission will review the situation and ter at the next melting, which is scheduled You will be inform,-3dof their decision within meeting. Sincerely, Richard P. Quadri Director of Parks RPQ/kh decide on the mat - for July 5, 1984. ten days of that "'A 1) �CITV 4� . BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Sul BY DATE: August 15, 1984 FROM: Park Department By SUBJECT: ME Tree Removal Request -- 2109 Hale Drive ac0-,Y,- AGENDA 5 A ITEM• ATE D8/20/84 DATE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council uphold Park, Recreation, and Beautification Commission denial of permit to remove the Liquidambar tree in the planting strip in front of 2109 Hale Drive. BACKGROUND: In a letter dated January 10, 1984, Mr. Richard A. Norton requested a permit to remove a street tree in front of his property. The Park Department Assistant Director and Tree crew leadworker reviewed the situa- tion. Based on their review and a personal inspection, Park Director denied the request and advised Mr. Nor- ton that he could pursue the matter through the P.R.&B. Commission. At 'Its meeting of June 7, 1984, the Com- mission reviewed the request and agreed to inspect the tree and consider the matter at its next meeting. At the P.R.&B. Commission meeting of July 5, 1984, the request was considered. By unanimous vote of the Com- missioners present, the request was denied. Mr. Nor- ton was advised of appeal procedure by this Department in a letter dated July 6, 1984. EXHIBITS: a). Letter to Park Department from Mr dated January 10, 1984. b) P.R.&B. Commission minutes of c) Pictures of tree at 2109 Hale to City and private property. R.A. Norton July 5, 1984. Drive, and damage 99AT8 10 Tqo, O'ni w fXqo t-.,v j2tl"alps'7 If M, w N, i olonel Richard A. Norton `,e _ 2109 Hal.- Drive Burlingame, California 9401C January 10, 1984 Burli.rgame Park Department "� C E I V E 1. 501 Primrose Road fpnr. JAM 'Burlingame , GA 94010 J 1.:• Gentlemen: The purpose of this letter is to request a, permit to remove a street tree from in front of my house and property9 2109 hale Drive. This; tree is a urge and old maple tree whose roots have invaded my gL rden area and is now lifting up my concrete drive- way, cracking one section and raising another section 12 to 2 inches in the portion of the dr.iveway�_used as an entrance path- way to my house. "!Damage already done to the dri.vewa.-ir is estima- ted at over �p'2, 000, In addition to the driveway, the roots are continuously invading my garden area (which I have in lieu of a lavm) and. hinder^ the healthy growth of the flowers, rose, and hedge in the area, About four or five gears ago I took out all of the flowers and roses from this area, and removed all the roots from the area down to a depth of 30 or more inches and put in new fill and surrounded the area with heavy corrugated steel sheet- ing placed just inside the sidewalk on the front and the driveway on the side. In spite of this, the tree root have as -rain invaded the area and Care preventing good normal growth of the plants. And of course, in addition to the damage the tree is doing yard and driveway, it has lifted the sidewalk about 4 inches or more and at present has lifted one section of -Sidewalk about 2 inches above the adjoiningsection, which could cause serious injury to a passerby, Black asphalt has been placed on the side- walk to reduce the danger, but before long it will be lifted still higher, Also, the root system has broken and mal-aligned the street curbing and its connection with the street itself. Although m7• wife and I like trees, this particular one is causing; more damage and concern than it is worth. So it i time it was removed and replaced with a less troublesome and damaging tree, I have lived at this address for. almost 25 years, havin` purchased the house new in early 1959 and this the first complaint I have ever registered. Would you please be good enough to send one of your people out to take a look and tell me what can be done. Please call me in advance so we can arrange a time con- venient to both of us. My telephone number is 342-6791, Thank you for your consideration.,, Sincerely -7 Colonel Richard A. Norton 2709 Hale Drive Burlingar,:e., California 94010 .1 .EPORTS - Commissioners (Cont'd ARBOF - Kumquat tree in rear Drive (north of Palm) fence line. Director �Ihw of property on Edgehill is hanging over fence on California and obstructing sidewalk; requests that it be cut back to Quadri will send a warning letter to resident. Reported that he is pleased with the sidewalk repair going on throughout the City. LD BUSINESS Tree repcement on ECR - Commissioner Hagstrom asked when that will begin. Director Quadri has blaeen in communication with Gary Bush of Caltrans. The Eucalyptus trees from Saratoga Horticulture used on the ECR Beautification Project seem to be suitable replacement trees. Saratoga Horticulture have none available at this time but would be willing to cultivate under contract and will take three years to grow. Caltrans is also interested in this variety -- it is deep rooted, drought tolerant, and wind resistant; grows from 60 to 80 feet. Director Quadri will con- tinue to pursue obtaining this variety. free removal request - 2109 Hale Drive - Liquidambar is causing si ewa damage and minimal damage to drive. City will repair damage to sidewalk and move sidewalk around tree along with cutting roots to minimize future damage. Com- missioner May indicated that he lives two blocks away and there are similar pro- blems that exist in that area-- is a nice tree and feels reluctant to granting re- moval. Commissioner Hagstrom stated that the City should be careful in granting tree removal so as not to set a precedent. Commissioner Graham stated that if this removal was granted, half the trees in the City would have to be removed. Director Quadri reported to the Commission that a neighbor had called the office and was concerned about this tree being removed. After further discussion, Commissioner Bacon moved that the request for removal be denied. Seconded; motion carried unanimously. Landscape Award nominations - The Landscape Award Committee reporte o� -n-Tffe' inations for the 1984 Landscape Award. The Commission requested the list of nominees be sent with the minutes. There being no New Business meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karlene Harvey' Recording Secretary r1 i :go ej or Oct i 9t:.9k 'axig, .� �Y8 .1..3(i •9i F Jfll •,. .f .j£'1 k.aS.-. t`:. f '��j f}?l tiJ�� S1��r' 1ztl ; ja7viT miped ffS Am mdw 1!N- rVi i -K3 ifi Wil L0613M ,) AN . '--W (•n �5-, �Y1+ .A -w:12� I;"�at. ='d•o ins; ".`9Q;WA fr3fJ, ,r. jaw 131 1 b -n.�. 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Cc �$�* y � J �. P T � �� !�� Y .� = 4ry.°�' i� L i .:. � �i .. e ' s Pam. R�z �za 1 July 6, 1984 Czar C$z� f Alurlinpmr SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 Mr. Richard A. Norton 2109 Hale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Norton: TEL:(415) 342-8931 At its regular meeting of July 5, 1984, the Burlingame Beauti- fication Commission voted unanimously to deny your application for removal of the Liquidambar tree at the above address. Should you have any further questions, please contact the Park Department at 342-8931. Sincerely, /ichard P. Quadri Director of Parks RPQ/kh '1 '1 z4v &t� of Nurlin'�Umr SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY HALL-501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 June 19, 1984 T. J. Haf ley Dept. of Transportation P. 0. Box 4306 Foster City, CA 94404 Dear Mr. Hafley: TEL:(415) 342-8931 Your request to remove two Eucalyptus trees on the NW corner of Barroilhet Ave. and E1 Camino was approved by the Beautification Commission at their regular meeting of June 7, 1984. This decision became final following the City Council meeting of June 18, 1984. You may there- fore schedule their removal at your convenience. Sincerely, J� Richard P. Quadri Director of Parks RPQ/kh In BURLINGAME Ii( 3ATICN DEPARTMENT Collection Report June 1984 1983-1984 1982-1983 FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR (]? MONTHS) (12 MONTHS) JUNE ACCUMULATION ACCUMULATION (1) Playschool (Pre-school,Totland,Crafts,Totgym, Play Gym, Cookery).$ 5,240.25 $ 26,557.80 $ 22,538.75 (2) Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,137.75 219815.25 15,590.72 (3) Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969.50 3)921.47 41348.93 (4) Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,540.00 8,609.00 82578.00 (5) Domestic Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,299.00 9,623.75 11,161.96 (6) Specials (Bridge,Senior Citizens,Easter,Christmas,etc.) 81266.07 463,512.43 401245,29 (7) Ceramic Supplies Sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 .00 100.00 (8) Art Shows & Sales (Art -in -the -Park, Winter Faire) . . . . . . . . 359.25 13,674.14 112579.40 (9) Children's Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,090.01 451058.51 21625.25 (10) Adult Arts/Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,276.75 27,485.58 33,948.33 (11) Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11164.00 3,887.00 31315.00 (12) Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00 276.90 540.52 (13) MLzsic (Guitar, Piano, Voice, Harmonica, Banjo). . . . . . . . . . . . 1,708.00 9,855.10 12,552.26 (14) Theatrics (Drama,Children's Creative Theater) . . . . . . . . . . 290.00 19414.50 816.00 (15) Dance (Ballet,Ballroom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111846.00 8,156.57 7,787.75 (16) Tennis Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108.95 2,196.65 1,586.00 (17) After School Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.00 111572.50 10,316.00 (18) Team Entry Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,457.00 75,796.00 65,209.00 (19) Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,678.80 63,926.97 48,255.29 (20) Gynmastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,116.00 5,563.00 21706.00 (21) Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19963.00 4,510.00 41576.36 (22) Sports, Misc. (Badminton,Sports Clinic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,016.50 12,741.75 7,687.75 (23) Manual Arts (Judo, Karate, Self Defense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19499.50 4,672.00 69264.75 (24) Rent, Lights -Field, Building Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,635.50 401018.66 35,719.24 (25) Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,282.50 11,152.00 11,050.95 (26 ) Vending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364.95 65,341.00 51731.12 (27) Materials Sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521.03 41555.48 31741.72 $92,902.31 $4281894.01 $3782572.34 Refunds $2,070.50 $14,461.40 $12,683.90 n