HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1947.02.20NITS
February 20, 1947 - 7s45 P.M.
City Hall, Burlingame
Chairman Coles presiding.
Present
Coles
Brown
Mitchell
Macomber
Stivers
Absent
Shattuck
4'
CITY PLANNING COiri 13SI01
Special fleeting
Others Present
Park Superintendent Anderson
This was a specially scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for the pur-
pose of discussing with Park Superintendent Anderson tree planting in the City of
Burlingame. Mr.:Ariderson attended this meeting and reported on the studies he has made
on this subject. He stated at the meeting that there are now approximately 8,500 trees
planted.in the street parking areas of the city, comprising about 100 varieties and that
there resains 2,2OO,v4cant spaces. In general Mr. Anderson said that he believed it un-
wise to plant any more trees of the acacia variety, particularly the black acacia, and
that.mew planting should be made from varieties which have been found from experience to
be best adapted to the particular enviro>ament. Also, he observed that there are advan-
tages in uniform Planting of different streets which improves appearance and facilitates
maintananoo work. Wiring the meeting Mr. Anderson explained the advantages and disadvan-
tages of the different varieties of trees skich stay be planted in this area and he will
submit a list of recomended trees for the information of the Planning Commission.
In conclusion it was the consensus of the members of the Planning Commissions
The City of Burlingame, being primarily a residential area, the
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council the continuance
of the tree planting program under the supervision of the Park
Superintendent who should be authorized to make a selection of the
type of trees to be planted.
The Planning Commission complimented Mr. Anderson on the thorough study he haa :jade and
the competent manner in which he has conducted the work of the Park Department.
Meeting adjourned - 10 p.m.
Secretary.